Cedar River Flow quickie

stripperguy · 09-28-2019, 09:56 PM

Spent a couple days on the Flow, site #4, it's big and comfortable, but not as big as #3.
BTW, the online DEC map (PDF) is not accurate. Not counting the sites at the dam, there are 6 sites on the flow. 5 on the E shore, 1 on the W shore where the NPT approaches the Flow.
Site #4 has a great view of Payne Mt and the cliff bands that we didn't bushwhack. (Future forays will be paddle in from Payne Brook, bushwhack up Payne to the cliffs.)
I did check out #3 on a bluff with much room and a little beach.
We did paddle up Buell Brook as far as possible, it's worth the effort.
Large group on #6 had a stomping bull moose under their hammocks at 2:30 AM...many flashlights and a confused guy wandered off without incident.
Colors are near peak, my buddy (hickoryskier) tried to wake me for a sunrise rainbow photo, I took too long to put on my rain gear to get the whole thing.
Lots of wind.

Put in with Snowy in the background

Near Payne Brook

Site #4 with table (courtesy of group on #6 a few years ago)

Buell Brook

Foreground: Man-boat Background: Manbury

View from #4 in "magic" light

hickoryskier's photo (while I slept/dressed)

stripperguy · 09-28-2019, 09:58 PM

A few more photos here:

https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ecjx5c5K2JqFMc5i6

BTW, none are manipulated in any way

conibear · 09-29-2019, 08:49 AM

Great photos!

Justin · 09-29-2019, 08:58 AM

I just saw that rainbow photo on facebook...wow!

stripperguy · 09-29-2019, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Justin

I just saw that rainbow photo on facebook...wow!

Haha I was bummed that I missed most of it but at least Dave got to share it
Straight out of his camera no doctoring at all
Really fortunate timing

Grey-Jay · 09-29-2019, 11:27 AM

Nice report. There are two sites on the west shore. The NP site and another marked site a short paddle back toward the dam. I was there twice this past week. On the first trip as I emerged from Buell Brook, a bull moose was swimming across the Flow and I got pics. Never saw it on second visit.

stripperguy · 09-29-2019, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Grey-Jay

Nice report. There are two sites on the west shore. The NP site and another marked site a short paddle back toward the dam. I was there twice this past week. On the first trip as I emerged from Buell Brook, a bull moose was swimming across the Flow and I got pics. Never saw it on second visit.

Too cool, J.
The big group that had that visit on Wednesday they said...maybe the same moose?

Justin · 09-29-2019, 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stripperguy

Too cool, J.
The big group that had that visit on Wednesday they said...maybe the same moose?

Probably. Photographer Jeff Nadler posted some recent photos on facebook of a bull moose at CRF.

Zach · 09-29-2019, 02:10 PM

Those are great pictures, especially the rainbow. Is that hickoryskier's Osprey that he built a few years ago?
Zach

stripperguy · 09-29-2019, 03:24 PM

Zach
That’s one
Of his wee lassie II’s
He intensely disliked the Osprey and sold it
Justin I’m sure that’s the same moose pics and probably the same moose
We were hoping to see him

Justin · 09-29-2019, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by stripperguy

Justin I’m sure that’s the same moose pics and probably the same moose

Might be the same rainbow I’m seeing posted all over facebook also, good stuff!

debmonster · 09-30-2019, 01:07 PM

Enjoyed the trip report and especially the photos. Makes me want to jump in my QW kayak and find the nearest island campsite. That rainbow pic is incredible!

Schultzz · 09-30-2019, 04:18 PM

That canoe came out great! I don't know if I would trust it though with my size and weight. I might need outriggers! Great photos.

JohnnyVirgil · 10-01-2019, 11:44 AM

Didn't you love how some jackholes stripped the bark off the huge birch tree and killed it, and then some other jackhole hacked about 1/4 way through it with a hatchet, and it's leaning right toward where you set up your tents?

Gorgeous rainbow pictures. I wish I saw that. I stay at that site often. I was there sunday and monday and had a great couple of days. Glass smooth. Compared to the weekend before, when I didn't think we were going to be able to paddle back out until the wind died down toward nightfall, it was incredible.

bassanglers912 · 10-01-2019, 09:17 PM

Amazing pictures. It was an incredible weekend last weekend. I heard about that encounter in town talking to some people, word got around quick about that moose!
We paddled the flow a couple weeks ago scouting spots, is site 4 the one just past the sandy beach area?
When we were there, we heard the loons calling to each other and the echo was throwing them off i think because they really got to calling back and forth, sounded like a whole flock!

stripperguy · 11-08-2019, 04:31 PM

I was lucky to have this one last trip with hickoryskier (Dave)

He was my paddling, skiing, biking, hiking, camping buddy for over 40 years. We worked together on and off for 35 of those years.
He was the brother I never had, we discussed everything. Everything.

He will be missed...

Justin · 11-08-2019, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by stripperguy

I was lucky to have this one last trip with hickoryskier (Dave)

He was my paddling, skiing, biking, hiking, camping buddy for over 40 years. We worked together on and off for 35 of those years.
He was the brother I never had, we discussed everything. Everything.

He will be missed...

Oh man, what happened?
Mike, I am so sad to hear this, and so very sorry for the loss of your long time friend. My condolences, thoughts, & prayers to Dave’s family & friends.

JohnnyVirgil · 11-08-2019, 06:46 PM

So sorry for your loss, Mike.

09-28-2019, 09:56 PM	#1
stripperguy Hangin' by a thread Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 3,672	Cedar River Flow quickie Spent a couple days on the Flow, site #4, it's big and comfortable, but not as big as #3. BTW, the online DEC map (PDF) is not accurate. Not counting the sites at the dam, there are 6 sites on the flow. 5 on the E shore, 1 on the W shore where the NPT approaches the Flow. Site #4 has a great view of Payne Mt and the cliff bands that we didn't bushwhack. (Future forays will be paddle in from Payne Brook, bushwhack up Payne to the cliffs.) I did check out #3 on a bluff with much room and a little beach. We did paddle up Buell Brook as far as possible, it's worth the effort. Large group on #6 had a stomping bull moose under their hammocks at 2:30 AM...many flashlights and a confused guy wandered off without incident. Colors are near peak, my buddy (hickoryskier) tried to wake me for a sunrise rainbow photo, I took too long to put on my rain gear to get the whole thing. Lots of wind. Put in with Snowy in the background Near Payne Brook Site #4 with table (courtesy of group on #6 a few years ago) Buell Brook Foreground: Man-boat Background: Manbury View from #4 in "magic" light hickoryskier's photo (while I slept/dressed)

09-30-2019, 04:18 PM	#13
Schultzz Low Impact Skidder Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 863	That canoe came out great! I don't know if I would trust it though with my size and weight. I might need outriggers! Great photos. __________________ Never Argue With An Idiot. They Will Drag You Down To Their Level And Beat You With Experience.

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09-28-2019, 09:58 PM	#2
stripperguy Hangin' by a thread Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 3,672	A few more photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Ecjx5c5K2JqFMc5i6 BTW, none are manipulated in any way

09-29-2019, 08:49 AM	#3
conibear Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Forestport, NY Posts: 5	Great photos!

09-29-2019, 08:58 AM	#4
Justin Moving along Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 6,560	I just saw that rainbow photo on facebook...wow!

09-29-2019, 11:27 AM	#6
Grey-Jay Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NY State Posts: 826	Nice report. There are two sites on the west shore. The NP site and another marked site a short paddle back toward the dam. I was there twice this past week. On the first trip as I emerged from Buell Brook, a bull moose was swimming across the Flow and I got pics. Never saw it on second visit.

09-29-2019, 02:10 PM	#9
Zach Last seen wandering vaguely Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orwell NY Posts: 831	Those are great pictures, especially the rainbow. Is that hickoryskier's Osprey that he built a few years ago? Zach

09-29-2019, 03:24 PM	#10
stripperguy Hangin' by a thread Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 3,672	Zach That’s one Of his wee lassie II’s He intensely disliked the Osprey and sold it Justin I’m sure that’s the same moose pics and probably the same moose We were hoping to see him

09-30-2019, 01:07 PM	#12
debmonster No Ramen Allowed Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York, NY Posts: 140	Enjoyed the trip report and especially the photos. Makes me want to jump in my QW kayak and find the nearest island campsite. That rainbow pic is incredible!

10-01-2019, 11:44 AM	#14
JohnnyVirgil Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Porter Corners, NY Posts: 978	Didn't you love how some jackholes stripped the bark off the huge birch tree and killed it, and then some other jackhole hacked about 1/4 way through it with a hatchet, and it's leaning right toward where you set up your tents? Gorgeous rainbow pictures. I wish I saw that. I stay at that site often. I was there sunday and monday and had a great couple of days. Glass smooth. Compared to the weekend before, when I didn't think we were going to be able to paddle back out until the wind died down toward nightfall, it was incredible.

10-01-2019, 09:17 PM	#15
bassanglers912 Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 211	Amazing pictures. It was an incredible weekend last weekend. I heard about that encounter in town talking to some people, word got around quick about that moose! We paddled the flow a couple weeks ago scouting spots, is site 4 the one just past the sandy beach area? When we were there, we heard the loons calling to each other and the echo was throwing them off i think because they really got to calling back and forth, sounded like a whole flock!

11-08-2019, 04:31 PM	#16
stripperguy Hangin' by a thread Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Schenectady, NY Posts: 3,672	I was lucky to have this one last trip with hickoryskier (Dave) He was my paddling, skiing, biking, hiking, camping buddy for over 40 years. We worked together on and off for 35 of those years. He was the brother I never had, we discussed everything. Everything. He will be missed...

11-08-2019, 06:46 PM	#18
JohnnyVirgil Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Porter Corners, NY Posts: 978	So sorry for your loss, Mike.

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