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Bog River & Hitchens Pond paddle W/ Lows Overlook

Posted by Bill Hill,
North Country explorer from Edwards NY
October 3, 2026 —

This trek is an annual favorite for me. The water levels are terribly low between the lower and upper dams. Despite it feeling like paddling in a hayfield, the day was perfect, and the foliage is at its peak around the Horseshoe Lake area. The trail to the overlook is in great shape despite recent rains.