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

St. Lawrence county, Clare Road to Grass River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     6.5 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Ogdensburg-Massena, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful St. Lawrence County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
    this area has a large number of paddling rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great 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. This stretch of
Grass River - North Branch in St. Lawrence County is 6.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
It's always tremendous to take a look at Harper Falls. Lampsons Falls is a pleasant local attraction, and Donnerville State Forest is a brilliant forest neighborhood nearby.
At Grass River - North Branch throughout the long summer days highs are in the 70's.
 
Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Grass River - North Branch. Grass River - North Branch gets a normal amount of yearly rain; the wettest month of the year is generally August, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.

Grass River - North Branch, Clare Road to Grass River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 6.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.429
Longitude: -75.05201

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.4244
Longitude: -75.10781

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Current weather conditions at Grass River - North Branch, New York
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Local climate location: CANTON 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Suites Canton, Canton
10 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
10 miles away
This full service smoke free 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 Un...

Massena Super 8 Motel, Massena
28 miles away
The Massena Super 8 Motel is a Pride of Super 8 and clean and friendly award winning property with Triple AAA 2 Diamond Rating. Newly Renovated in 2003 we are located in the beautiful St. Lawrence Sea...



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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 - North Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Grass River - North Branch.
 Whitewater Near Grass River - North Branch:
Grass River, St. Lawrence County , 2 miles away, Class II-V - 7 miles long (Lampsons Falls to Russell)
Plumb Brook, St. Lawrence County , 4 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River)
Grass River - Lower South Branch, St. Lawrence County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (Twin Falls)
Grass River - Middle Branch, St. Lawrence County , 6 miles away, Class II-V+ - 13.5 miles long (Blue Mountain and Pleasant Lake St to Grass River)
Grass River, St. Lawrence County , 8 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6 miles long (Woods Bridge Road to Route 47 below Harrison Creek)
Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Flat Rock to Edwards)
Elm Creek, St. Lawrence County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.5 miles long (Fairbanks Corners to Cousintown Road)
Raquette River, St. Lawrence County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Colton to Brown's Bridge)
Raquette River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II - 1 miles long (Hannawa Falls dam to powerhouse)
Little River, St. Lawrence County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Aldrich to Oswegatchie)
 Ski Areas Near Grass River - North Branch:
McCauley Mountain, New York , 37 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 45 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 61 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 63 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 66 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 83 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 84 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 99 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 100 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Grass River - North Branch:
Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 10 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Canton , 10 miles away
Massena Super 8 Motel, Massena , 28 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg , 32 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Massena, Massena , 32 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Grass River - North Branch:
Higley Flow State Park, Colton, 12 miles away
Robinson's Iga, Cranberry Lake, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Grass River - North Branch:
Post Henderson Trail, St. Lawrence County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Grass River - North Branch:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 66 miles away
 Lakes Near Grass River - North Branch

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