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New York whitewater, Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch
Lewis
county,
Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-V(V+) 4 miles
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The put-in is not too far from Ogdensburg-Massena, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The beautiful scenery of Lewis County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New York is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. Not too many |
hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. You can pitch
| a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek section is just one of many. This section of Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch is 4 miles long and is a class I-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number | |
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of good places.
Briefly about the general area: If you're stopping by Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch from Harrisville, you won't be the only one. The amount of precipitation that falls at Oswegatchie River
- Middle Branch is close to the national average. The wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Oswegatchie
River - Middle Branch with nighttime lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch temperatures dip to the 0's.
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Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
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These outdoors activities are available near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch. |
| Whitewater Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
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Jenny Creek, St. Lawrence County, 5 miles away Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Jayville Road to Pitcairn) |
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Beaver River, Lewis County, 8 miles away Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Taylorville Section) |
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Beaver River, Lewis County, 9 miles away Class V - 1 miles long (Eagle Section) |
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Little River, St. Lawrence County, 11 miles away Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Aldrich to Oswegatchie) |
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Beaver River, Lewis County, 14 miles away Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Moshier Section) |
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| Ski Areas Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
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Snow Ridge, New York
, 25 miles away, 500 foot drop, 6 lifts, 22 runs |
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McCauley Mountain, New York
, 27 miles away, 633 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs |
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Woods Valley, New York
, 39 miles away, 500 foot drop, 3 lifts, 12 runs |
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Dry Hill, New York
, 46 miles away, 300 foot drop, 3 lifts, 7 runs |
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Titus Mountain, New York
, 78 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 7 lifts, 25 runs |
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Toggenburg, New York
, 79 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 24 runs |
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Mount Pisgah, New York
, 79 miles away, 300 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs |
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Camp Fortune - Ste. Marie, Quebec
, 82 miles away, 650 foot drop, 8 lifts, 19 runs |
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Labrador Mountain, New York
, 85 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 22 runs |
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Mont Cascades, Quebec
, 86 miles away, 525 foot drop, 17 lifts, 15 runs |
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| Hotels Near Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch:
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Adirondack Lodge Old Forge, Old Forge
, 26 miles away |
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Pleasant Night Inn, Carthage
, 26 miles away |
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Best Western University Inn, Canton
, 27 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Canton, Canton
, 27 miles away |
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Scottish Inns Potsdam, Potsdam
, 34 miles away |
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