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 Monument on Route 86 to High Falls stretch of Ausable River - West Branch in Essex County is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find     a large number of good spots. The put-in is not too far from Plattsburgh, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There's camping available near Ausable River - West Branch. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. The wonderful Essex County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: It's always tremendous to take a look at Monument Falls. Ausable River - West Branch gets a typical amount of rainfall;   the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. And if that's not enough there's a load more amusing things to do in the Adirondack Mountains. High Falls is a fine local attraction; you could always discover Wilmington Notch. During the summertime, highs regularly are in the 70's at Ausable River - West Branch. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; night lows at Ausable River - West Branch through the winter commonly drop into the 0's. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Ausable River - West Branch lays in the shadow of the Sentinel Range; the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Whiteface Mountain. You need to take a look at Moss Cliff since you're here at Ausable River - West Branch, and nearby you find the Schwartz Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail. 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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Outdoors Recreation Near Plattsburgh, New York Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Plattsburgh, New York, the metro area neareast to Ausable River - West Branch. 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, 3166 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 , 53 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 Whiteface Mountain-Whiteface Mt. Mem. Highway, Essex County , 5 miles away Esther Mountain-Whiteface Mt. Mem. Highway, Essex County , 5 miles away Cascade Mountain-Route 73 - Cascade Lakes, Essex County , 5 miles away Porter Mountain-Route 73 - Cascade Lakes, Essex County , 5 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