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   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The nature scenery of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Ausable River - West Branch are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There's camping available near Ausable River - West Branch. The beautiful Adirondack Mountains scenery is an added     bonus. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're coming from Plattsburgh it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Ausable River - West Branch in New York is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation   that falls at Ausable River - West Branch is close to the national average; during August this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. So many exciting things in the Adirondack Mountains, just mind-boggling. If you want a little side visit, try Wilmington Notch; a short trip to Monument Falls is always worthwhile. There are tremendous places to look at along the Schwartz Trail, and High Falls is an inspiring location to stop by while you're here. A river like this is too good to miss. Whiteface Mountain is a very popular ski area around here, and the governing highlight in the vicinity is the Sentinel Range. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Ausable River - West Branch, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's; nighttime lows at Ausable River - West Branch through the winter usually plunge into the 0's. Moss Cliff is a glorious spot to take a look at while in the region. 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 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 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 Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 6 miles away Lake Placid Summit Hotel, Lake Placid , 6 miles away Northwoods Inn of Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ausable River - West Branch: Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 5 miles away North Pole Campground, Wilmington, 6 miles away Whispering Pines Campground, Lake Placid, 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