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 put-in is not too far from Plattsburgh, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New York you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The Hulls Falls to Keene section of Ausable River - East Branch in New York is 6.3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-V+ section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging
    out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The
Hulls Falls to Keene stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful scenery of Essex County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far.

Briefly about the general area:
 
Since you're here at Ausable River - East Branch why not explore Keene Valley It's always good to go to Hulls Falls. Ausable River - East Branch is a good place of typical rain; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February.
For the period of the long summer days, highs frequently are in the 70's at Ausable River - East Branch. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Ausable River - East Branch. If you want a good time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Adirondack Mountains. Near Ausable River - East Branch you discover the White Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail.

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

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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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, 3430 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 , 50 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:
White Trail, Essex County , 5 miles away
Southside Trail, Essex County , 5 miles away
Johns Brook Trail, Essex County , 5 miles away
East River Trail, Essex County , 6 miles away
Leach Trail, Essex County , 6 miles away

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