This is a wonderful short paddle that meanders through marshes before reaching rapids, your turn-around point. Further downstream is an area, known locally as the Potholers, where you can take a short walk upstream to view a beautiful series of waterfalls, chutes and potholes. A nice place for a picnic.
State land lines parts of the waterway.
This winding river may require more time than you think since you will be probably be lifting over a few beaver dams en route. Navigation beyond Elm Lake is difficult and not suggested. Piseco Lake offers some interesting side trips, such as a paddle up Fall Stream to Fall Lake. Only two miles further upstream, a several beaver dams later, is the remote Vly Lake. Big Bay to the south and its outlet provide access to Spy Lake which can be reached by paddling up its .8 mile outlet.