New York whitewater - Ausable River - West Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County Essex county, High Falls Gorge to Flume section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2 miles   The put-in is not too far from Plattsburgh, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of New York and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The High Falls Gorge to Flume section of Ausable River - West Branch in Essex County is 2 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.     The High Falls Gorge to Flume stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. When you're paddling down a Adirondack Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: High Falls Gorge is a nice place to take a look at nearby, and High Falls is a gorgeous site to check out while you're at Ausable River   - West Branch. This river is always fun. Going for a hike on the Schwartz Trail is always a splendid adventure. Life's too short to enjoy all the fun things in the Adirondack Mountains. Whiteface Mountain has wonderful slopes and a friendly staff, and The Flume Fall is a perfect local attraction. An average amount of rain falls at Ausable River - West Branch; through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest month of the year is February. Through the summer at Ausable River - West Branch temperatures are frequently in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Ausable River - West Branch. Ausable River - West Branch, High Falls Gorge to Flume road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.34946 Longitude: -73.87166 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.36511 Longitude: -73.84202 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 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid 9 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 9 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+ - 0.25 miles long (High Falls Gorge) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 1 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Monument on Route 86 to High Falls) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 6 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) Little Black Brook, Clinton/ Essex County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 8 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks) Saranac River, Clinton County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Union Falls to Silver Lake Road) Black River, Clinton / Essex County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 10 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Adirondak Loj Road to Route 73)   Ski Areas Near Ausable River - West Branch: Whiteface Mountain, New York , 0 miles away, 3430 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 19 miles away, 300 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 35 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 44 miles away, 1280 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 55 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 61 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 65 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 67 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Bolton Valley, Vermont , 70 miles away, 1634 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ausable River - West Branch: Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid , 9 miles away Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid , 9 miles away Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 9 miles away Lake Placid Summit Hotel, Lake Placid , 9 miles away Northwoods Inn of Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ausable River - West Branch: Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 2 miles away North Pole Campground, Wilmington, 3 miles away High Peaks Base Camp, Upper Jay, 5 miles away   Trails Near Ausable River - West Branch: Schwartz Trail, Essex County , 4 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