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New York whitewater, John's Brook
Essex
county,
Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 4 miles
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The starting location is a reasonable drive from Plattsburgh, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful New York scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley stretch of John's Brook in Essex County is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. Great exercise |
and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The Adirondack Mountains scenery is wonderful. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots.
| The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these | |
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hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of folks from
Keene Valley come to John's Brook, and nearby you stumble on the Johns Brook Trail which is a glorious hiking trail. Yeah, come up here to the Adirondack Mountains for a glorious time. No need to travel far to pop by attention-grabbing
stuff like Lost Lookout. If you want to hit the beach, Jones Beach is close by, and Whiteface Mountain is a very popular ski area in the vicinity.
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John's Brook, Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near John's Brook. |
| Whitewater Near John's Brook:
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John's Brook, Essex County, 4 miles away Class V - 4 miles long (Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley) |
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West Mill Creek, Essex County, 8 miles away Class IV - 1 miles long (South of Exit 30 off I-87) |
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The Branch, Essex County, 10 miles away Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Along State Route 9N Alder Brook R) |
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The Branch, Essex County, 10 miles away Class III-V - 6 miles long (Boreas Road to Palmer Pond) |
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| Ski Areas Near John's Brook:
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Whiteface Mountain, New York
, 10 miles away, 3166 foot drop, 10 lifts, 80 runs |
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Mount Pisgah, New York
, 22 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs |
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Gore Mountain, New York
, 27 miles away, 2300 foot drop, 12 lifts, 88 runs |
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Hickory Ski Center, New York
, 34 miles away, 1280 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs |
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Titus Mountain, New York
, 41 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 25 runs |
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West Mountain, New York
, 43 miles away, 1010 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs |
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Willard Mountain, New York
, 60 miles away, 505 foot drop, 10 lifts, 14 runs |
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Cochran Ski Center, Vermont
, 60 miles away, 350 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs |
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Mad River Glen, Vermont
, 64 miles away, 2037 foot drop, 4 lifts, 45 runs |
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Sugarbush, Vermont
, 65 miles away, 2650 foot drop, 17 lifts, 115 runs |
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| Hotels Near John's Brook:
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Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid
, 11 miles away |
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Rodeway Inn Lake Placid, Lake Placid
, 11 miles away |
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Courtyard Lake Placid, Lake Placid
, 11 miles away |
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Prague Inn Suites And Cottages, Lake Placid
, 11 miles away |
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Spruce Lodge Bed & Breakfast & Guest Cottage, Lake Placid
, 12 miles away |
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| Trails Near John's Brook:
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Johns Brook Trail, Essex
, 1 miles away |
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Southside Trail, Essex
, 1 miles away |
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White Trail, Essex
, 2 miles away |
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Mt. Haystack-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley, Essex
, 2 miles away |
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Basin Mountain-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley, Essex
, 2 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near John's Brook:
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Macomb Reservation State Park, New York
, 28 miles away |
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D.A.R. State Park, Vermont
, 30 miles away |
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Button Bay Camel's Hump State Park, Vermont
, 34 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near John's Brook:
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Craigwood Golf & Country Club, Lake Placid
, 11 miles away |
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Whiteface Golf Club, Lake Placid
, 14 miles away |
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Town Of Schroon - Golf Club, Schroon Lake
, 16 miles away |
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| Lakes Near John's Brook
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Copperas Pond, Essex
, 10 miles away |
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Lake Placid, Essex
, 13 miles away |
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Johnson Pond, Essex
, 15 miles away |
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