New York whitewater - Oswegatchie River - East Branch, Adirondack Mountains, St. Lawrence County

St. Lawrence county, Inlet to Wanakena section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     2.2 miles
  This section of Oswegatchie River - East Branch in St. Lawrence County is 2.2 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The natural beauty of St. Lawrence County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. For
    all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a short drive from Ogdensburg-Massena, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations
in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. The Adirondack Mountains scenery is wonderful. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation falls at Oswegatchie River - East Branch; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while February is the month with the least
 
amount of precipitation. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Post Henderson Trail.
Through the summer at Oswegatchie River - East Branch temperatures are frequently in the 70's, and the overnight is a little cooler of course, typically in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's while Oswegatchie River - East Branch nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 0's.

Oswegatchie River - East Branch, Inlet to Wanakena road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 2.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.1239
Longitude: -74.95871

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.13259
Longitude: -74.9249

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Current weather conditions at Oswegatchie River - East Branch, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: CANTON 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Suites Canton, Canton
27 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
27 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
40 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 Oswegatchie River - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Oswegatchie River - East Branch.
 Whitewater Near Oswegatchie River - East Branch:
Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 6 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Cranberry Lake Dam to Tooley Pond Outlet)
Little River, St. Lawrence County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Aldrich to Oswegatchie)
Grass River - Lower South Branch, St. Lawrence County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (Twin Falls)
Grass River - Middle Branch, St. Lawrence County , 13 miles away, Class II-V+ - 13.5 miles long (Blue Mountain and Pleasant Lake St to Grass River)
Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Herkimer/ Lewis County , 15 miles away, Class II-V+ - 22 miles long (Long Pond Road to Bryants Bridge)
Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Flat Rock to Edwards)
Grass River - North Branch, St. Lawrence County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (Clare Road to Grass River)
Beaver River, Lewis County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Moshier Section)
Grass River, St. Lawrence County , 18 miles away, Class II-V - 7 miles long (Lampsons Falls to Russell)
Plumb Brook, St. Lawrence County , 19 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River)
 Ski Areas Near Oswegatchie River - East Branch:
McCauley Mountain, New York , 21 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 41 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 51 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 57 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 58 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 68 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 68 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 75 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 84 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Ski Plattekill, New York , 93 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Oswegatchie River - East Branch:
Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 27 miles away
Best Western University Inn, Canton , 27 miles away
Massena Super 8 Motel, Massena , 40 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Massena, Massena , 42 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg , 48 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Oswegatchie River - East Branch:
Robinson's Iga, Cranberry Lake, 9 miles away
Higley Flow State Park, Colton, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Oswegatchie River - East Branch:
Post Henderson Trail, St. Lawrence County , 4 miles away
The Loop, St. Lawrence County , 6 miles away
Big Deer Pond Trail, St. Lawrence County , 7 miles away
Sixmile Creek Trail, St. Lawrence County , 7 miles away
Salmon Lake Trail, Herkimer County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Oswegatchie River - East Branch:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 58 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Oswegatchie River - East Branch:
Clifton-Fine Golf Course, Star Lake , 5 miles away
Sayles John M Memorial Golf Course, Star Lake , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Oswegatchie River - East Branch

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