New York whitewater - Ausable River - West Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County Essex county, Monument on Route 86 to High Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+     3.5 miles   If you're coming from Plattsburgh it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The beautiful scenery of New York and the playfulness of the water beats anything. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be     paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The Monument on Route 86 to High Falls stretch of Ausable River - West Branch in New York is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+ section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The beautiful Adirondack Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: There's great hiking along the Schwartz Trail. Man, is there lots of cool stuff to do in the Adirondack Mountains.   A short journey to Monument Falls is always worthwhile, and Ausable River - West Branch lays in the shadow of the Sentinel Range. This river is always fun. If you're here at Ausable River - West Branch, checking out Moss Cliff is a must, and close by you locate delightful places like Wilmington Notch. A spree to Ausable River - West Branch wouldn't be complete without taking a look at High Falls, and there's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Whiteface Mountain. From a rainfall point of view Ausable River - West Branch is a relatively normal spot; the wettest month of the year is frequently August, that's the one that rains the most while February is commonly the driest month. Summertime highs at Ausable River - West Branch generally tend to be in the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Ausable River - West Branch. Ausable River - West Branch, Monument on Route 86 to High Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV+ Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 65 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.31128 Longitude: -73.91579 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.34791 Longitude: -73.87554 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 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid 6 miles away An award-winning inn set amidst the Adirondack Mountain high peaks, Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa sits on the shores of the lake within eight acres of landscaped gardens. A private lakeside beach, su... Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid 6 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 , 2 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (High Falls Gorge) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 3 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (High Falls Gorge to Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 7 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Adirondak Loj Road to Route 73) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Keene to Upper Jay) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 8 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6.3 miles long (Hulls Falls to Keene) John's Brook, Essex County , 10 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley) Saranac River, Clinton County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Union Falls to Silver Lake Road) Little Black Brook, Clinton/ Essex County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 11 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks)   Ski Areas Near Ausable River - West Branch: Whiteface Mountain, New York , 3 miles away, 3430 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 16 miles away, 300 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 32 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 43 miles away, 1280 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 54 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 63 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 68 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 70 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 , 6 miles away Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid , 6 miles away Courtyard Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 6 miles away Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 6 miles away Lake Placid Summit Hotel, Lake Placid , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ausable River - West Branch: KOA Kampgrounds, Wilmington, 4 miles away Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 5 miles away North Pole Campground, Wilmington, 6 miles away   Trails Near Ausable River - West Branch: Schwartz Trail, Essex County , 4 miles away Johns Brook Trail, Essex County , 9 miles away Southside Trail, Essex County , 9 miles away Hopkins Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away Phelps Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ausable River - West Branch: Craig Wood Golf & Country Club, Lake Placid , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Ausable River - West Branch