Hatch Brook: Duane to Chasm Falls?

[bbowen]

My buddy just mentioned this paddle. We have rec kayaks. Does anyone know if this is navigable now?

Where are the put ins and out?? I have no idea!

Thanks.

[adkh20]

My buddy just mentioned this paddle. We have rec kayaks. Does anyone know if this is navigable now?
Where are the put ins and out?? I have no idea!
Thanks.

There is a detailed description in the ADK paddlers' bible.

Here's a short description from: http://visitadirondacks.com/recreation/canoe-guide.cfm

Hatch Brook
Paddling Distance: 9 miles. Waterway access is from bridge on Pond Road
(County Route 27)Canoe this route all summer! A swift current propels you
down this nine-mile flatwater cruise through a marsh and varied scenery to
a take-out above Chasm Falls. At the junction with the Salmon River, a
half-mile upstream paddle is possible. Scenic side trips include Indian
Lake, Mountain View Lake and its inlet, which is canoeable for about three
miles. High Falls is a short hike from the road.

[bbowen]

Thanks, I've saw both of those after I posted. I'm wondering if anyone has any current experience as North Flow has not been updated in some time and beavers and blow down may have happened since the last update.

[bbowen]

Paddled this today with a friend. Nice paddle once you get past the tight areas! Lots of running into overhanging trees! Several nice little beaches to stop on for lunch.

about 3 hours of paddling w/ 1 hour of reststops.

[Phil P.]

My wife and I have run Hatch Brook and Salmon river 3 times now. It's always a lot of fun as the flow in the brook is quite strong and keeping out of the alders that line the banks is quite a challenge. One of our favorite day canoe trips.