Browns Tract Inlet

The oxbows and grassy edges give this paddle a very interesting feel.
The oxbows and grassy edges give this paddle a very interesting feel.
A gentle current and plenty of color for a fall paddle.
A gentle current and plenty of color for a fall paddle.
The gracefulness of the great blue heron is surely to be seen.
The gracefulness of the great blue heron is surely to be seen.
The mountains make a misty backdrop for a sunrise paddle.
The mountains make a misty backdrop for a sunrise paddle.
Come ashore for a picnic. Pack it in, pack it out!
Come ashore for a picnic. Pack it in, pack it out!

Info

Village Center
Raquette Lake, NY 13436
info@experienceouradirondacks.com

Once on the inlet you will be paddling upstream against a gentle current. The oxbows and grassy edges give this snakelike paddle a very interesting feel and outstanding scenic quality.

Getting there

From the intersection of Route 28 and County Route 2, follow County Route 2 toward the Village of Raquette Lake. Continue for about 0.25 miles to the bridge over the inlet. Park safely in this area.

*Option 2 would be to launch from the Village of Raquette Lake and paddle the shore of Raquette Lake to access the inlet.

Paddling

The launch area from County Route 2, while a bit tricky, can be done on one side of the road or the other. Many paddlers put in at the Village Center near the marina and paddle south along the shore of Raquette Lake. Raquette Lake can get a bit choppy if you are using it for an approach to the inlet, but the inlet itself is quite calm with a gentle current.

Birding

This paddle is an excellent opportunity to see aquatic wildflowers, as well as birding.

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