Floodwood Pond Loop

One of the most popular route in Fish Creek Ponds in Saranac Wild Forest is the Floodwood Loop.

Drive to the put-in along the Floodwood Road from Saranac Inn off Route 30. Park up by the railroad tracks, and carry boats down to the pond, a short carry of about 75 yards from the parking area. At the take-out point, you can back your vehicle into the water. Paddling is essentially flatwater, with gentle river currents in the river stretches. This is an easy paddle-trip of about five miles or 3 hours, suitable for paddlers of all ages and abilities. Trip can be extended into multiday, looping trips quite easily, as the area is almost as much water as land.

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Heading Towards Rollins Pond

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Unfortunately it was too shallow without portaging to that pond, but it was okay as the hour was late. When the water levels are higher, you can usually paddle between both lakes.

Saturday October 18, 2025 — Floodwood Pond Loop

Quiet on Fish Creek

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Much of the creek actually was paddle-able which surprised me with the drought conditons. I could have made it down to Little Square Pond and beyond, if I wanted to drag the kayak through a few sand bars but it was much too cold for that.

Saturday October 18, 2025 — Floodwood Pond Loop