New York whitewater - Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch, Lewis County
Lewis
county,
Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-V(V+) 4 miles
The scenic beauty of Lewis County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The Bryants Bridge to Fish Creek stretch of Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch in New York is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class I-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Ogdensburg-Massena it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The campgrounds here at Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch are pretty good. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New York are often more
challenging than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch regularly tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight
here at Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch. From a precipitation point of view Oswegatchie River - Middle Branch is a quite normal spot; all through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February.
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