New York whitewater - Little Black Brook, Adirondack Mountains, Clinton/ Essex County

Clinton/ Essex county, Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     2.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Clinton/ Essex County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River stretch of Little Black Brook in Clinton/ Essex County is 2.5 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The river winds through the Adirondack Mountains and you get great scenery. The starting point is not
    too far from Plattsburgh, as you can see on the road map further down. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are no other stretches to paddle along Little Black Brook than the Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable
River stretch. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Little Black Brook.

Briefly about the general area:
At Little Black Brook during the warm months highs are in the 70's while night lows are commonly in the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are typically
 
in the 20's; nighttime lows in the 0's for Little Black Brook.
From a precipitation point of view Little Black Brook is a quite common site; August is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest.

Little Black Brook, Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 2.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.4541
Longitude: -73.77671

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.43709
Longitude: -73.74411

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Current weather conditions at Little Black Brook, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: LAKE PLACID 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid
16 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
17 miles away
Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall enjoy a getaway at the same idyllic setting chosen for the Olympics. Fishing, hiking, biking and skiing. Two 18-hole and one 9-hole exclusive golf courses right here. S...

Courtyard Lake Placid, Lake Placid
17 miles away
The ALL NEW Courtyard by Marriott, located in the gateway of the historic village of Lake Placid, is the region's premier hotel. All luxuriously appointed guest rooms feature one King or two Queen si...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Plattsburgh, New York, the metro area neareast to Little Black Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Black Brook.
 Whitewater Near Little Black Brook:
Black River, Clinton / Essex County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 2 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Flume)
Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Keene to Upper Jay)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (High Falls Gorge to Flume)
Saranac River, Clinton County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (Silver Lake Road to Redford)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (High Falls Gorge)
Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 10 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6.3 miles long (Hulls Falls to Keene)
Saranac River, Clinton County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Union Falls to Silver Lake Road)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Monument on Route 86 to High Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Little Black Brook:
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 8 miles away, 3166 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 26 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 36 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 42 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 48 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 54 miles away, 350 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 57 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 59 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 62 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 63 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Black Brook:
Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid , 16 miles away
Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
Courtyard Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
Econo Lodge Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
Lake Placid Summit Hotel, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Black Brook:
North Pole Campground, Wilmington, 5 miles away
High Peaks Base Camp, Upper Jay, 6 miles away
Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Little Black Brook:
Whiteface Mountain-Whiteface Mt. Mem. Highway, Essex County , 6 miles away
Esther Mountain-Whiteface Mt. Mem. Highway, Essex County , 6 miles away
Silver Lake Mountain Trail, Clinton County , 7 miles away
Schwartz Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away
Mt. Haystack-''The Garden,'' Keene Valley, Essex County , 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Little Black Brook:
Indole Golf Course, Au Sable Forks , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Little Black Brook

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