Historic Adirondack Canoe Trip - Bog River Flow Ruins

Join Barb and I on a remote Adirondack Canoe Trip as we paddle the Bog River Flow to Hitchins Pond .... one of the most beautiful and remote Adirondack canoe routes. Our destination is hiking to the summit of the Hitchins Pond overlook (Or Lows Ridge as some people call it) where we take in amazing views of the Adirondack landscape... which include lakes, rivers, and mountains in every size, shape and form. Along the way we pass under a deeply-aged iron railroad bridge thats a landmark to the area... and later explore the historic ruins of the Abbott Augustus Lows empire where his business dealings in the late 1890's and early 1900's included wood products, maple syrup, spring water, and more. It is because of the two dams Abbott Augustus Lows built... that this area was inadvertently transformed into the paddling paradise that we enjoy today. The two dams we see today are modern replacements.
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I'm paddling a Placid Boatworks Rapidfire and my wife is paddling a Placid Boatworks Oseetah which are lightweight solo canoes. Here is a link to the Placid Boats website for more information on them:
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* IMPORTANT NOTE ON DRONE USE *
Before launching a drone be aware of the FAA rules on usage and restrictions. The Adirondacks also have their own set of rules regarding drone use. You are not allowed to launch and operate a drone from within the Bog River Flow boundary. Our shots were taken outside the no-fly boundary and the drone kept within our line of sight. Below are links to help you fly legally:
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Adirondack Land Classification Map:
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HAPPY PADDLING!!!
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[@hike-bike-paddle-and-drone]

Well done! One of my favorite paddle and hike as well! You had gorgeous weather. Great place to spend a few nights as well! Jeff

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you. The weather was indeed perfect. I hope to canoe camp from Inlet to the lower dam one of these days. Thanks for watching.

[@silverback802]

Fantastic video. I always travel the main roads on my motorcycle. Your video shows the real adirondacks,

[@CanoeCampClimb]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Cruising the ADKs on 2 wheels is not a bad way to see the park either.

[@Jared_Albert]

I appreciate so much that you share these great locations and trips. The Adirondacks seem dark and forbidding with crazy cold weather but your trips look really pleasant thank you

[@CanoeCampClimb]

The ADKs can certainly be cooler... which makes for amazing Summer and Fall paddling. And makes the campfires feel that much nicer.

[@alexhidel3732]

I’ve done this exact canoe trip and mountain hike a few years ago, I loved it. We saw a bald eagle 🦅

[@CanoeCampClimb]

It is one of our favorite day trips in the Adirondacks. Thanks for watching.

[@jordangouveia1863]

Got to love the flow!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Such a great aea to paddle. Hopefully they wrap up construction on the lower dam ahead of schedule

[@andrewgreen9486]

Beautifully done video. Thanks for the effort in making and sharing.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

thank you Andrew. I'm glad you enjoyed it. The adventure as well as putting the video together is a lot of fun for me.

[@rcote1234]

Fantastic.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you Rob.

[@ADKMan]

Bog River...Hitchins Pond...Lows Lake...My top paddle!! Favorite campsite is #6 on Hitchins Pond. Hike up to the overlook....Yea, my favorite!!! Oh, and the train trestle was my shelter when a wicked storm blew through.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

The route has so many different types of water and scenery. I love it... and can't wait to get back out there. Thanks for watching Dan.

[@stevebraun9924]

Good stuff, the bag shot was great lol

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks Steve.... I've gotten quite a few comments about the bag shot and Gandalf. Lol

[@jiaowu6619]

Thank you very much. Will try this some day.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Its a good one for sure

[@sathivv950]

You did an amazing job with the photography. Well thought out and interesting shot placement.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you. We try our best to get some different angles.... which can be very difficult from the canoes. The water, wind, and currents don't always play nicely. Thanks for watching.

[@sathivv950]

@@CanoeCampClimb I could imagine. I find it difficult enough just to get quality still pictures from my kayak. A steady video shot from a canoe has to be a real challenge.

[@NatureIntoAction]

Beautiful trip Butch. Great video.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks Dave. It was great bumping into you and talking as we paddled. Hopefully we bump into each other again.

[@joelcollins3881]

Great video Butch! Good talking with you the other day.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hey Joel. Thanks. Glad you liked it. I'll have to get you out in the canoes one of these days.

[@martyhogan]

A lot has changed in 25 years since I soloed that trip. Site 24 used to have a nice sandy pool and the rapid shoots were narrower. The old 2X4 bridge was washed out then - thank god for that new one. Was missing the esker hike just before the upper Oswegatchie where there was a bench (above (south) of the mailbox. The HUGE tree root stump at Inlet seems to be gone as well. That has a history behind it in the book, "Man Of The Woods". Thanks.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hi Marty. 25 years ago you must have also enjoyed exploring the old ruins near the upper dam. Sounds like you have some great memories. I love this area... they closed the lower dam for construction upgrades that will take up to 3 years to complete so access to that area is closed... which is a bummer because I love paddling through there. You can still get back into Hitchens pond by taking the Horshoe lake outlet... which will be super tough once the water levels drop.

[@martyhogan]

@@CanoeCampClimb I remember in the early 90's when the buildings were still up. Including the three outbuildings

[@mikeoutside315]

This is a destination that’s been on my mind for years ……. One of these days I’ll get there. Nice job !!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you. It's such an amazing area to paddle. The DEC is doing major work to the lower dam in 2023 so paddling this area will be super hard to access this coming season unfortunately.

[@joelbornt7492]

River flow

[@angiegabe1]

Great video! I did the Bog River into Lows Lake and camped a few weeks ago. It was beautiful.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you Angela. I plan to return this fall to do the same thing. I remember your pictures on the FB paddling page. Beautiful shots. Happy paddling to you 🙂

[@cecilybailey5720]

I was there years ago before that building was taken down (you walked past the old stone foundation) and I remember the old flowers also. Later we acquired some old bottles that had held Lowe's jam---for storage they were held in metal crates in the water below ice. Interesting find. It is a lovely area! Your video is great!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thanks a lot Cecily. I'm glad you enjoyed it. I have a good friend that was there when it was first opened to the public... and he was telling me about the buildings being intact as if someone just gone for the day. He said the bookshelves were still full of National Geographics. Cool that you found those old bottles.

[@martyhogan]

@@CanoeCampClimb those Lows bottles are worth $$$!

[@MeetMeOutside]

Very nice, been there a few times, on past there also, into Lows lake, lots of great camping and lots to explore ! Cheers

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you. You're right.... there's so much to explore here. I can't wait o get back.... hopefully a long long trip this Fall.

[@MeetMeOutside]

@@CanoeCampClimb Right on ! I’m hoping to get back there myself later in the season, Peace ✌️

[@BeaglyBeagle488]

Love this paddle, and Low's Ridge. The top is mesmerizing. We go every summer. Unfortunately, not in 2023, though - repairs this season so the Lower Dam and access road/pkg area will be closed :(

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Hi Carol. The view from Lows Ridge is one of my favorites in the park. Yes its a real bummer the lower dam area will be closed this year. We were hoping to do the Oswagatchie traverse this year.

[@BeaglyBeagle488]

@@CanoeCampClimb Is that when you keep going from Hitchens Pond past the upper dam takeout?

[@BeaglyBeagle488]

I'm really tempted to take the trail (past Horseshoe Lake) to upper dam/Low's Ridge this year - only thing is the flies. The one time we drove to that trailhead the flies tried to eat the car and almost succeeded!!!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@BeaglyBeagle488 yes... when you go on past the second dam that takes you to Lows lake... and to the long carry for the Oswagatchie traverse.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@BeaglyBeagle488 Lol. yeah if you go at the wrong time the flies can certainly be terrible. But that is one way to get there.... or you can attempt the horseshoe lake outlet if you don't mind battling a bunch of beaver dams 🙂

[@NikonF5user]

So apparently Gandalf likes to paddle in the Adirondacks!

[@CanoeCampClimb]

haha. I'm glad you caught that little Easter Egg. I love the Tolkien series. :-)

[@blueyonder1233]

Great scenery. Would have found the trip explanation more useful if it had been towards the beginning of the video.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

I'll think about doing one like that. Thanks Blue Yonder

[@robertdodd9623]

Great video, but I never seen that Beer before?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you. We love Beer Tree. They are always coming out with something new. Here's a link to their website: www.beertreebrew.com/factory

[@robertdodd9623]

@@CanoeCampClimb Thanks !

[@JLY518]

Love this video ! What kind of drone do you use?

[@CanoeCampClimb]

Thank you Jon. Barb and I had a great day on this trip. The drone is an Autel Evo Nano Plus.

[@JLY518]

@@CanoeCampClimb thanks Butch , it’s a great drone for sure . I wanted share this with you , this guy does some interesting stuff , very informative, I think he and a few family members were former park rangers kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGzXoykrtqWgKcsi=C1fSDWHa82TZLtKT

[@JLY518]

@@CanoeCampClimb Hey Butch , I’m thinking about investing in a drone , is there any link you can send that shows where it’s legal to fly them in the Adirondacks, I can’t find any . I’m trying to find specific locations. Any help would be much appreciated.

[@CanoeCampClimb]

@@JLY518 Yes indeed. You can always find links in the description of any of my videos that have drone shots. Thanks for asking and being a responsible drone operator. Here are the links. It is very important to understand what the classifications are for different areas... so the map link will be super helpful for you. Also check the rules frequently as the rules change. * IMPORTANT NOTE ON DRONE USE * Before launching a drone be aware of the FAA rules on usage and restrictions. The Adirondacks also have their own set of rules regarding drone use. You are not allowed to launch and operate a drone from within Wilderness, Primitive, or Canoe areas. The drone must kept within line of sight. Below are links to help you fly legally: www.adirondackcouncil.org/page/where-can-you-fly-a-drone-in-the-adirondack-park-305.html#:~:text=In%20the%20Adirondack%20Park%2C%20it,Primitive%E2%80%9D%20or%20%E2%80%9CCanoe.%E2%80%9D Adirondack Land Classification Map: adirondack.maps.arcgis.com/apps/OnePane/basicviewer/index.html?appid=625564b0f5b249f2ba29a931f23891ad

[@stevejohnson1167]

Unfortunately the DEC will be repairing the lower Dam and expect the lower section including dam area and parking to be closed for the 2023 season. www.dec.ny.gov/press/126617.html

[@CanoeCampClimb]

I saw that. What a bummer. ON the flip side... the area can still be accessed if you want to put the effort in.... which means you'd likely have your pick of camp sites.

[@MeetMeOutside]

@@CanoeCampClimb I need to look at an access point, I am planning on getting back up there this year, maybe spring. It would be worth the effort I believe, your correct,most people won’t bother. Cheers

[@CanoeCampClimb]

​@@MeetMeOutside check back with me next spring. If find a good spot to put in I'll share it with you.

[@MeetMeOutside]

@@CanoeCampClimb Thanks, much appreciated, Happy Holidays !