New York whitewater - Ausable River - West Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County Essex county, Flume section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     0.25 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The nature scenery of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Ausable River - West Branch will make you feel great. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. The campgrounds here at Ausable River - West Branch are pretty good. The put-in location is a short drive from Plattsburgh, if you're     not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section is very short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. 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. The Flume stretch of Ausable River - West Branch in Essex County is 0.25 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. Briefly about the general area: The annual precipitation here at Ausable River - West Branch is about average; August is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   Through the summer months highs here at Ausable River - West Branch reach the 70's, and the nighttime is quite chillier of course, commonly in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 20's while Ausable River - West Branch night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Ausable River - West Branch; Schwartz Trail is a pleasant local trail; Whiteface Mountain has wonderful slopes and a friendly staff. So much amusing stuff to do here in the Adirondack Mountains, too wonderful to be true. The Flume Fall is an inspiring spot to visit while you're here. Ausable River - West Branch, Flume 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: 260 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.36511 Longitude: -73.84202 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.36925 Longitude: -73.83255 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 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid 10 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... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in New York Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 , 1 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (High Falls Gorge to Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (High Falls Gorge) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Monument on Route 86 to High Falls) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Keene to Upper Jay) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 6 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6.3 miles long (Hulls Falls to Keene) Little Black Brook, Clinton/ Essex County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 7 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks) Black River, Clinton / Essex County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden) Saranac River, Clinton County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Union Falls to Silver Lake Road) Saranac River, Clinton County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (Silver Lake Road to Redford)   Ski Areas Near Ausable River - West Branch: Whiteface Mountain, New York , 2 miles away, 3430 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 20 miles away, 300 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 34 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 36 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 , 59 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 64 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 66 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Bolton Valley, Vermont , 68 miles away, 1634 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ausable River - West Branch: Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid , 10 miles away Courtyard Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 10 miles away Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid , 10 miles away Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 11 miles away Lake Placid Summit Hotel, Lake Placid , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ausable River - West Branch: KOA Kampgrounds, Wilmington, 0 miles away Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 1 miles away North Pole Campground, Wilmington, 1 miles away   Trails Near Ausable River - West Branch: Schwartz Trail, Essex County , 5 miles away Silver Lake Mountain Trail, Clinton County , 7 miles away Johns Brook Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away Southside Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away White Trail, Essex County , 11 miles away