New York whitewater - Grass River - Lower South Branch, St. Lawrence County

St. Lawrence county, Twin Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     6.5 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Ogdensburg-Massena, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of St. Lawrence County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The Twin Falls stretch of Grass River - Lower South Branch is 6.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby
    but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature
are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the warm months here at Grass River - Lower South Branch, high temperatures usually reach the 70's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and after the
 
sun is down through the winter temperatures at Grass River - Lower South Branch fall into the 0's. Don't leave Grass River - Lower South Branch without first paying a visit to Twin Falls, and a visit to Stewart Rapids will fill your spirit with nice feelings.
A common amount of precipitation falls here at Grass River - Lower South Branch; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.

Grass River - Lower South Branch, Twin Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 6.5 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3053
Longitude: -74.9945

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.35049
Longitude: -75.07441

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Current weather conditions at Grass River - Lower South Branch, New York
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Local climate location: CANTON 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Suites Canton, Canton
15 miles away
The Comfort Suites of Canton NY is perfect for both business and leisure travelers alike, featuring complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, free high-speed wireless Internet access, indoor pool an...

Best Western University Inn, Canton
15 miles away
This full service Canton hotel is situated in the middle of St. Lawrence County in the foothills of the Adirondacks. The Best Western University Inn is located adjacent to St. Lawrence University. H...

Best Western Sunset Inn, Old Forge
31 miles away
*Our Jacuzzi will be closed for repairs until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience.* This Old Forge hotel in the Central Adirondack Region of New York is half a mile from Thendara Golf ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Ogdensburg-Massena, New York
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ogdensburg-Massena, New York, the metro area neareast to Grass River - Lower South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Grass River - Lower South Branch.
 Whitewater Near Grass River - Lower South Branch:
Grass River - Middle Branch, St. Lawrence County , 3 miles away, Class II-V+ - 13.5 miles long (Blue Mountain and Pleasant Lake St to Grass River)
Grass River - North Branch, St. Lawrence County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (Clare Road to Grass River)
Grass River, St. Lawrence County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 7 miles long (Lampsons Falls to Russell)
Plumb Brook, St. Lawrence County , 8 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River)
Little River, St. Lawrence County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Aldrich to Oswegatchie)
Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Flat Rock to Edwards)
Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 11 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Cranberry Lake Dam to Tooley Pond Outlet)
Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Inlet to Wanakena)
Raquette River, St. Lawrence County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Colton to Brown's Bridge)
Grass River, St. Lawrence County , 14 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6 miles long (Woods Bridge Road to Route 47 below Harrison Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Grass River - Lower South Branch:
McCauley Mountain, New York , 32 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 59 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 63 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 64 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 78 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 81 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 94 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 98 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Grass River - Lower South Branch:
Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 15 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Canton , 15 miles away
Best Western Sunset Inn, Old Forge , 31 miles away
Massena Super 8 Motel, Massena , 31 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Massena, Massena , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Grass River - Lower South Branch:
Higley Flow State Park, Colton, 12 miles away
Robinson's Iga, Cranberry Lake, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Grass River - Lower South Branch:
Post Henderson Trail, St. Lawrence County , 10 miles away
The Loop, St. Lawrence County , 17 miles away
Sixmile Creek Trail, St. Lawrence County , 18 miles away
Big Deer Pond Trail, St. Lawrence County , 18 miles away
Ash Pond Trail, St. Lawrence County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Grass River - Lower South Branch:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Grass River - Lower South Branch

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