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. Ausable River - East Branch, Hulls Falls to Keene road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-V+ Length: 6.3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.2346 Longitude: -73.794 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.27899 Longitude: -73.79001 Paddler input for Ausable River - East Branch, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ausable River - East Branch, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: LAKE PLACID 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Courtyard Lake Placid, Lake Placid 12 miles away The ALL NEW Courtyard by Marriott, located in the gateway of the historic village of Lake Placid, is the region's premier hotel. All luxuriously appointed guest rooms feature one King or two Queen si... Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid 13 miles away Within minutes of the Olympic venues of Lake Placid - host of the 1932 and 1980 Olympic Games. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Plattsburgh, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Plattsburgh, New York, the metro area neareast to Ausable River - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ausable River - East Branch.   Whitewater Near Ausable River - East Branch: Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Keene to Upper Jay) John's Brook, Essex County , 6 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 7 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (High Falls Gorge to Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (High Falls Gorge) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Monument on Route 86 to High Falls) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 8 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks) Little Black Brook, Clinton/ Essex County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River) Black River, Clinton / Essex County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden) The Branch, Essex County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Along State Route 9N Alder Brook R)   Ski Areas Near Ausable River - East Branch: Whiteface Mountain, New York , 7 miles away, 3166 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 23 miles away, 300 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 39 miles away, 1280 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 40 miles away, 1200 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 48 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 56 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 60 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 62 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Willard Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 505 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ausable River - East Branch: Courtyard Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 13 miles away Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid , 13 miles away Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid , 13 miles away High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ausable River - East Branch: High Peaks Base Camp, Upper Jay, 4 miles away Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 6 miles away KOA Kampgrounds, Wilmington, 6 miles away   Trails Near Ausable River - East Branch: Mt. Haystack-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley, Essex County , 4 miles away Basin Mountain-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley, Essex County , 4 miles away Gothics-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley, Essex County , 4 miles away Saddleback Mountain-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley, Essex County , 4 miles away Big Slide Mountain-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley, Essex County , 4 miles away