Sinclair to Cross Lake Boat Landing
The trip starts at the outlet of Long Lake in Sinclair directly adjacent to the Sinclair fi re house , MAG 68 C3 . Easy put in and plenty of space to turn a trailer around .
Within walking distance of the boat launch is Martins Convenience Store that sells provisions and gasoline . After a . 5 mile downstream paddling through the meandering thoroughfare , you will enter Mud Lake . The left shore of this lake is uninhabited and offers excellent opportunities to view wildlife , including bald eagles and moose . Caution is advised as there is a headwind on this stretch of water . It may be diffi cult paddling as this section is entirely on open water with very little protection from the wind . Mud Lake is approximately 2.27 miles to the Cross Lake thoroughfare . Upon exiting Mud Lake , you will be entering Cross Lake thoroughfare . An awesome place in the fall to witness spawning brook trout and landlocked salmon .
At approximately 1.17 miles on your right side and just before going under the route 161 bridge , is St . Peter ’ s Store . This is an excellent location to take a break on their well maintained grass yard directly adjacent to the thoroughfare . St . Peter ’ s store offers snacks , sandwiches and beverages for hungry paddlers . On hot days , ice cream is available . Upon leaving St . Peter ’ s store , you will go under the Route 161 bridge . You will follow this section of water for . 80 miles until it fl ows into Cross Lake . Upon entering Cross Lake , you will go left for 2.52 miles . The right side of the lake is completely uninhabited . During the summer months , Cross Lake is a very busy lake with a lot of power boat activity . Be sure to make yourself visible to other watercraft . After a lengthy paddle , you will come to the Cross Lake boat landing , MAG 68 D3 , which offers excellent trailer access and covered picnic tables . The boat landing is an excellent place to swim and offers a wharf / dock that makes for a great place to relax at the conclusion of your paddle .
The trip is all fl atwater .
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