Trips and Routes
Opalescent Gorge
Opalescent River - The quintessential Adirondack High Peaks, high adventure, remote run. This is an epic day which can easily be split into 2 days with a lean-to at the end of the hike in. This run starts out with a 5 mile hike (when coming from the Upper Works Trailhead) and finishes with a .5-.75 mile Class 5 gorge before dumping into stunning views of the high peaks and a 13 mile paddle out. This is not a trip for the faint of heart, as once you're on its extremely committing
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