New York whitewater - Meacham Lake Outlet, Adirondack Mountains, Franklin County

Franklin county, Route 30 Bridge to Rice Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V(V+)     1.2 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Malone, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wonderful Franklin County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Meacham Lake Outlet attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section of Meacham Lake Outlet in Franklin County is 1.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater
    to be a class III-V(V+) section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this
is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is an extremely short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other stretches to paddle along Meacham Lake Outlet than the Route 30 Bridge to Rice Brook stretch. Whitewater paddling here in the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warmest
 
time of the year here at Meacham Lake Outlet, high temperatures generally reach the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. For the period of the wintertime highs are regularly in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Meacham Lake Outlet. From a rain point of view Meacham Lake Outlet is a pretty common place; August is the month that gets the most rain, and January meanwhile is the driest month.
You're sure to stumble upon some smiling people from Malone here.

Meacham Lake Outlet, Route 30 Bridge to Rice Brook road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V(V+)
Length: 1.2 miles
Average Gradient: 90 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.5536
Longitude: -74.309

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.5587
Longitude: -74.32451

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Current weather conditions at Meacham Lake Outlet, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: LAWRENCEVILLE 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Malone, Malone
14 miles away
Hotel is located only minutes from the Malone Country Club Golf Course and Titus Mountain Ski area. All rooms RECENTLY RENOVATED: January 2004. Microwaves and refrigerators available in all rooms. Rat...

Super 8 Motel - Malone, Malone
14 miles away
The Award Winning Pride of Super 8 Malone NY, better known as the Star of the North, is a great starting point for those who wish to enjoy the blazing color of the Adirondacks in the fall or pursue No...

THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake
17 miles away
Nestled in the heart of the majestic High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, the Hotel Saranac extends a sense of real Adirondack hospitality 79 years in the making. Located in Saranac Lake-ranked Num...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Meacham Lake Outlet.
 Whitewater Near Meacham Lake Outlet:
St. Regis River - Middle Branch, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Quebec Brook to Spring Cove)
St. Regis River - East Branch, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Everton Falls to Middle Branch)
Deer River, Franklin County , 11 miles away, Class II-V+ - 14 miles long (Red Tavern Road to Deer River Stat)
Salmon River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Chasm Falls)
Salmon River, Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.9 miles long (Mt. View Lake to Hatch Brook)
St. Regis River - Middle Branch, St. Lawrence/ Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class II-V+ - 7.3 miles long (Route 458 to St Regis Falls)
Salmon River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 20 miles long (Chasm Falls to Westville Center)
Little Trout River, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Burke to US 11)
Lake Ozonia Outlet, Franklin/ St. Lawrence County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Howe Road to Mill Road)
Saranac River - North Branch, Franklin/ Clinton County , 22 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Mud Pond to Cold Brook)
 Ski Areas Near Meacham Lake Outlet:
Titus Mountain, New York , 12 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 17 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 33 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 48 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 62 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 63 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 76 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 89 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 93 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Willard Mountain, New York , 94 miles away, 505 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Meacham Lake Outlet:
Econo Lodge Malone, Malone , 14 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Malone, Malone , 14 miles away
THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake , 17 miles away
Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake , 18 miles away
The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid , 25 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Meacham Lake Outlet:
Deer River Campsites, Malone, 13 miles away
Legton, Malone, 14 miles away
Donaldson George A and Sons, Saranac Lake, 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Meacham Lake Outlet

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