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 beautiful scenery of St. Lawrence County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The put-in 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. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River section of Plumb Brook in New York is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III section of whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, good
    for a one day paddling trip. There are no other sections to paddle along Plumb Brook than the Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because
it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Plumb Brook through the months of summer are in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's, and
 
nighttime lows at Plumb Brook during the wintertime frequently plunge into the 0's. The yearly rain here at Plumb Brook is about average; August is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
You don't ought to go far from Plumb Brook to enjoy Whippoorwill Corners State Forest.

Plumb Brook, Blanchard Hill Road to Grass River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III
Length: 4.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.38349
Longitude: -75.13711

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.42779
Longitude: -75.13391

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Current weather conditions at Plumb Brook, New York
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Local climate location: CANTON 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western University Inn, Canton
9 miles away
This full service 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 University. H...

Comfort Suites Canton, Canton
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...

Stone Fence Resort, Ogdensburg
28 miles away
Situated on the shores of the Saint Lawrence River where you can enjoy the sandy beach, seasonal heated outdoor pool, tennis and basketball courts, putting green, childrens play area, boating, canoein...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Ogdensburg-Massena, New York, the metro area neareast to Plumb Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Plumb Brook.
 Whitewater Near Plumb Brook:
Grass River, St. Lawrence County , 2 miles away, Class II-V - 7 miles long (Lampsons Falls to Russell)
Grass River - North Branch, St. Lawrence County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (Clare Road to Grass River)
Grass River, St. Lawrence County , 6 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6 miles long (Woods Bridge Road to Route 47 below Harrison Creek)
Elm Creek, St. Lawrence County , 7 miles away, Class -blank- - 6.5 miles long (Fairbanks Corners to Cousintown Road)
Oswegatchie River - East Branch, St. Lawrence County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 14 miles long (Flat Rock to Edwards)
Grass River - Lower South Branch, St. Lawrence County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 6.5 miles long (Twin Falls)
Grass River - Middle Branch, St. Lawrence County , 9 miles away, Class II-V+ - 13.5 miles long (Blue Mountain and Pleasant Lake St to Grass River)
Little River, St. Lawrence County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 6.2 miles long (Aldrich to Oswegatchie)
Jenny Creek, St. Lawrence County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Jayville Road to Pitcairn)
Raquette River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II - 1 miles long (Hannawa Falls dam to powerhouse)
 Ski Areas Near Plumb Brook:
McCauley Mountain, New York , 37 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Snow Ridge, New York , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Woods Valley, New York , 57 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Dry Hill, New York , 59 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 65 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 70 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 86 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 88 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Toggenburg, New York , 97 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 102 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Plumb Brook:
Best Western University Inn, Canton , 9 miles away
Comfort Suites Canton, Canton , 10 miles away
Stone Fence Resort, Ogdensburg , 28 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Ogdensburg, Ogdensburg , 29 miles away
Quality Inn Gran-View, Ogdensburg , 31 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Plumb Brook:
Higley Flow State Park, Colton, 16 miles away
Natural Bridge K O A Camp Ground, Harrisville, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Plumb Brook:
Post Henderson Trail, St. Lawrence County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Plumb Brook:
Fort Stanwix National Monument, Rome - NY , 63 miles away
 Lakes Near Plumb Brook

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