New York whitewater - Ausable River - East Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County
Essex
county,
Hulls Falls to Keene section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-V+ 6.3 miles
The Hulls Falls to Keene section of Ausable River - East Branch is 6.3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-V+ section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Plattsburgh, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty
decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The wonderful New York scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd
better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The river winds through the Adirondack Mountains and you get great scenery. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well.
Briefly about the general area: Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Adirondack
Mountains. A visit to Ausable River - East Branch wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Hulls Falls, and there's delightful hiking along the Mt. Haystack-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Ausable River - East Branch with nighttime lows
in the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are mostly in the 20's with temperatures at Ausable River - East Branch dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights. At this river you will never have a bad time. The amount of rain that falls at Ausable River - East Branch is
close to the national average; most of the rain falls during August while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. You might want to pay a visit to Keene Valley since you're here at Ausable River - East Branch, and the Basin Mountain-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley offers hiking at its best.
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