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BOREAS RIVER VALLEY RUN

Our exciting Boreas River Valley Run railbike tour officially launches in 2025. This 20-mile round trip offers a thrilling journey through some of the most secluded and breathtaking landscapes in the Adirondacks, including the hidden Boreas River, the legendary John Burroughs Cave System, and the exhilarating rapids of "The Straits." (Scroll down for the full tour itinerary.)

Not for the casual rider, this truly physically demanding exploration begins at our Indian Lake launch site, where, after a comprehensive trip briefing, we set off on the historic National Lead freight line tracks. The tour follows the Hudson River, offering stunning views as we pedal northward. We’ll cross the iconic trestle bridge at the confluence of the Hudson and Boreas Rivers. We stop to explore John Burroughs Cave, navigate a rock slide, and continue alongside the Boreas River’s rapids, including the thrilling Class IV whitewater stretch known as "The Straits." The journey culminates at a serene picnic area where you can relax, dip your toes in the sparkling waters of the Boreas, and take in the untouched wilderness. We finish on our railbikes with a pleasant descent all the way back downriver to our original launch point. This four-hour adventure is perfect for those seeking physical exertion and unspoiled natural beauty rewards.

Watch for 2025 dates to be announced!

20 miles
Minimum age of 12 years as this is a physically demanding experience.
Around 4 Hours
Double Railbike | $180
Quad Railbike | $320

FULL ITINERARY

We begin our tour after a thorough trip briefing, pedaling north on the old National Lead freight line tracks following the rapids of the Hudson and crossing the old trestle bridge at the confluence of the Hudson and Boreas Rivers. We stop to rest, explore and take it all in while enjoying our first view of the Boreas River.
The second leg of the tour continues up to Northwoods Club Road, where we navigate our bikes through a sizable rock slide and proceed to the outlet where Hot Water Pond Brook pours into the Boreas. We take a break while the more adventurous riders can hike up along the brook (approximately .2 miles) to John Burroughs Cave system.
It’s back to the bikes for our third pedal along the Boreas rapids! We encounter the John Burroughs Rapids, also known as “The Straits” and along the Upper Northwoods rapids. In springtime, this is considered the longest stretch of Class IV whitewater in the Adirondack Park. After the rapids, we proceed along the Stillwater section of the Boreas to our turnaround where all are invited to rest at our picnic area, dip your toes in the sparkling waters of the Boreas, explore, and take in the wonder.
Once all are rested and refreshed, it’s back on the railbikes for a pleasant descent all the way back down-river to our original launch point.