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 scenic beauty of Franklin County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This section of Meacham Lake Outlet in New York is 1.2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V(V+) section. This is the only paddling section along Meacham Lake Outlet. 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. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. And
    of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. When you're paddling down a Adirondack Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too.
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 hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. This is an extremely short section so no need to bring snacks.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rainfall falls at Meacham Lake Outlet; August is the month that gets the most rain; January meanwhile is the
 
driest month. Summer at Meacham Lake Outlet comes with high temperatures in the 70's, and the night is slightly colder of course, typically in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's; night lows in the 0's for Meacham Lake Outlet.
You'll meet a lot of folks 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. Microwaves and refrigerators available in all rooms. Rate includes continental breakfast. Restauran...

Super 8 Motel - Malone, Malone
14 miles away
The 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 North Country Exploration...

Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid
17 miles away
The Woodlake Inn is located in the heart of the Olympic Village of Lake Placid in the majestic Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York The authentic Adirondack log and twig work style Inn is centrall...



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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
Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake , 17 miles away
Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Meacham Lake Outlet:
Deer River Campsites, Malone, 13 miles away
Camp Cherokee, Saranac Lake, 14 miles away
Legton, Malone, 14 miles away
 Lakes Near Meacham Lake Outlet

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