New York whitewater - Plumb Brook, St. Lawrence County
St. Lawrence
county,
Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III 4.5 miles
The Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River stretch of Plumb Brook is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Ogdensburg-Massena,
please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of New York and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Plumb Brook doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River
stretch is the only one. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. 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. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: At Plumb Brook through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the
20's, and night lows during the winter for Plumb Brook tend to be in the 0's. Plumb Brook is a good site of common rainfall; August is the month that gets the most rain; February is the month with the least moisture. There's a forest here at Plumb Brook called Whippoorwill Corners State Forest.
9 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...
10 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...
29 miles away
Children 12 and under stay free, age 13 and above are charged as an adult. Pets allowed with credit card deposit. Deposit becomes 100 percent refundable once room checked with no damages. Located on S...
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