LAKE PLACID paddling
Sep 23, 2002 - Lake Placid kayaking. 7th largest Adirondack lake. Put-in at the state launch off Mirror Lake Dr. Much cooler today, the first day of fall - wear the Stohlquist Splashdown top most of the time. Maples well on their way, beeches & birches just starting to turn yellow - peak color should be in about a week. Headed up along the E shore about 3.5 mi. to Whiteface Landing in Barrel Bay. Can hike the trail up Whiteface Mt. (in constant view from the water) from here. A picnic spot with fireplace (no camping) is littered with Bud cans (you never see cans of Young's Double Chocolate Stout or the like littering the wilds - Bud & Coors drinkers are the biggest offenders). A duck keeps popping up near me - I suspect it's looking for handouts. Continued counterclockwise staying close to shore. Many fancy summer homes of the rich & famous (N end of lake is least developed). From the SW corner I turn back NE & explore the 2 major islands: Moose & Hawk. St...