New York whitewater - Ausable River - West Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County Essex county, High Falls Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.25 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Plattsburgh, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The High Falls Gorge section of Ausable River - West Branch in New York is 0.25 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother     nature have people coming from far and near. The beautiful scenery of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This is a very short section so no need to bring snacks. The campgrounds here at Ausable River - West Branch are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the High Falls Gorge section is just one of many. Whitewater paddling here in the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: This river is a wonderful place to   visit. It's always tremendous to take a look at High Falls. Throughout the warm days of summer at Ausable River - West Branch highs are frequently in the 70's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are typically in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Ausable River - West Branch drop into the 0's. All year is a good time in the Adirondack Mountains if you like the outdoors. Ausable River - West Branch is right next door to High Falls Gorge which is unquestionably worth a visit; there is a magnificent hiking trail close by called the Schwartz Trail. Ausable River - West Branch gets a typical amount of annual precipitation; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain while February is ordinarily the driest month. Ausable River - West Branch lays in the shadow of the Sentinel Range; there's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Whiteface Mountain. Ausable River - West Branch, High Falls Gorge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 0.25 miles Average Gradient: 400 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.34791 Longitude: -73.87554 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.34946 Longitude: -73.87166 Paddler input for Ausable River - West Branch, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ausable River - West Branch, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: RAY BROOK 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid 7 miles away Located in the Majestic Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York and the Olympic Village of Lake Placid. The Mirror Lake Inn is a gracious traditional Inn on the lake shore with all the amenities of a... Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid 8 miles away Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall enjoy a getaway at the same idyllic setting chosen for the Olympics. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ausable River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Ausable River - West Branch: Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 1 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (High Falls Gorge to Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Monument on Route 86 to High Falls) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Flume) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Keene to Upper Jay) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 7 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6.3 miles long (Hulls Falls to Keene) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 9 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Adirondak Loj Road to Route 73) Saranac River, Clinton County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Union Falls to Silver Lake Road) Little Black Brook, Clinton/ Essex County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 9 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks) John's Brook, Essex County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley)   Ski Areas Near Ausable River - West Branch: Whiteface Mountain, New York , 1 miles away, 3430 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 17 miles away, 300 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 32 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 35 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 43 miles away, 1280 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 55 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 62 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 66 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 68 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Willard Mountain, New York , 70 miles away, 505 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ausable River - West Branch: Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid , 7 miles away Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid , 8 miles away Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 8 miles away Lake Placid Summit Hotel, Lake Placid , 8 miles away Northwoods Inn of Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ausable River - West Branch: Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 3 miles away North Pole Campground, Wilmington, 4 miles away High Peaks Base Camp, Upper Jay, 6 miles away   Trails Near Ausable River - West Branch: Schwartz Trail, Essex County , 3 miles away Silver Lake Mountain Trail, Clinton County , 8 miles away Johns Brook Trail, Essex County , 9 miles away Southside Trail, Essex County , 9 miles away White Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Ausable River - West Branch