On Tuesday July 29th we took on Brant Lake. This lake is a rather long lake about 5 miles and at it's widest point is almost a mile. After a delicious sandwich from a wonderful deli in Chestertown Colleen and I hit the lake at 6pm. There are quite a few motor boats on Brant lake so paddlers must be aware of their surroundings. Most of the boaters we came across were very considerate of us but there is always one out there who either does not understand that they must share the lake or just doesn't care, and of course we found that boater right at the end of our trip. The shores are filled with beautiful homes which are a mixture of vacation residents and year rounders. The Northeastern point has a boy scout camp, few private homes and Mount Park, Number 8, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Mountains surrounding the lake. 
As we paddled along the eastern shore we found some spectacular homes and cabins some literally on top of the lake.
This is one of those lakes where you are not there to see wildlife. Instead you find private homes that you go home dreaming about. The mountains that surround this lake create the perfect shadows at dawn and dusk. If you plan to paddle Brant Lake, bring extra water and get a bite to eat first but be aware, there are very few spots for a run into the woods for a potty break.
To reach Brant Lake take Route 8 east from Exit 25 off the Adirondack Northway. You will find a Boat launch along Route 8 just past Palisades Road turn left into the parking area for the only Public Boat Launch that I know of on Brant Lake.
