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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