3 day, 2 night paddling recommendations - late Sept / mid Oct

First, a big thanks to all of you for all of your information here! 3 of us are going out on either the last weekend of September, or if the weather is bad, the second weekend of October this year for a 2 night, 3 day paddle tour somewhere in the ADKs. We'll be taking a lightweight kevlar canoe, and a rather heavy touring kayak (65 lbs!). We do have a cart for the kayak (which I know won't help everywhere), so the plan would be for one person to carry the canoe and two carry the kayak. We'll probably have to make a second trip for gear. 2 of us are very experienced canoeists and the other an experienced kayaker. One of the party is built like a offensive lineman in his mid 50s, and a bit out of shape. That combined with the heavy kayak makes us target paddling routes that don't require many carries, and if there are some, no long carries. We are well equipped with overnight camping gear and 2 of us are very experienced outdoorsmen and campers.



I have been to the ADKs several times, but it's the first time for 2 of us. We are looking for any suggestions as to good possible routes and start/end points. Aside from the minimal carry issue, we'd like decent campsite availability, good scenery, and good fishing would be a bonus. We are attracted to the newly opened Essex chain, but it looks like a mile in from the parking to the water.



Any recommendations or observations would be very much appreciated!





Thanks in advance,



Broadwater