Deer River Flow
This flatwater Adirondack paddle route includes an expansive marsh-lined backwater with mountain views and good potential for bird watching; a channel connects to smaller Horseshoe Pond for additional canoeing and kayaking.
Distances:
2.7 miles from South put-in to Dam. 2.6 miles to North put-in at Red Tavern Road. 3.3 miles from South put-in to Horseshoe Pond.
Access:
Parking and launch site is just off Route 30 at Cold Brook Road. It is located 6.3 miles North of Route 458 and 2.2 mile South of Route 99 at the Southern end of the flow,
Alternatively, put-in at Red Tavern Road.
Route Description:
The Deer River Flow may be paddled from either put-in or as a shuttle-trip if two vehicles are used. Most paddlers prefer the Southern put-in on Cold Brook Rd, as it has better parking and accessibility. The highlights of this trip include the dam at the Northwest-end of the flow, the narrow outlet which connect the main flow with Horseshoe Pond (and North put-in at Red Tavern Rd), and the excellent views of Debar Mt. to the West
More Information:
Lake Titus USGS Topo Map (TIF 5 MB)