New York whitewater - Salmon River, Franklin County

Franklin county, Chasm Falls to Westville Center section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     20 miles
  This section of Salmon River is 20 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The scenic beauty of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. There are many good hotels to choose
    from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Chasm Falls to Westville Center section is one of them. There's camping available near Salmon River. The put-in is not too far from Malone,
as you can see on the road map further down. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
Really great skiing awaits you at Titus Mountain. The amount of precipitation that falls at Salmon River is close to the national average; August is the wettest month with most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month.
At Salmon River all through the long summer days highs are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's; nighttime lows at Salmon River during the winter mostly descend into the 0's.
 

Salmon River, Chasm Falls to Westville Center road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 20 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.75529
Longitude: -74.21731

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.94169
Longitude: -74.39611

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Current weather conditions at Salmon River, New York
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Local climate location: MASSENA FAA AP 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Econo Lodge Malone, Malone
Hotel is located only minutes from the Malone Country Club Golf Course and Titus Mountain Ski area. Microwaves and refrigerators available in all rooms. Rate includes continental breakfast. Restauran...

Super 8 Malone, Malone
The Super 8 Malone NY, better known as the Star of the North, is a great starting point for those who wish to enjoy the blazing color of the Adirondacks in the fall or pursue North Country Exploration...

Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid
28 miles away
The Woodlake Inn is located in the heart of the Olympic Village of Lake Placid in the majestic Adirondack Mountains of upstate New York The authentic Adirondack log and twig work style Inn is centrall...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Malone, New York
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Malone, New York, the metro area neareast to Salmon River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River.
 Whitewater Near Salmon River:
Salmon River, Franklin County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Chasm Falls)
Little Trout River, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (Burke to US 11)
Salmon River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.9 miles long (Mt. View Lake to Hatch Brook)
Deer River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II-V+ - 14 miles long (Red Tavern Road to Deer River Stat)
St. Regis River - East Branch, Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Everton Falls to Middle Branch)
Meacham Lake Outlet, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 1.2 miles long (Route 30 Bridge to Rice Brook)
Marble River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.5 miles long (Route 374 to Cooks Mill)
Chateaugay River, Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II-V+ - 12.2 miles long (Lower Chateugay Lake to Cooks Mill)
St. Regis River - Middle Branch, St. Lawrence/ Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class II-V+ - 7.3 miles long (Route 458 to St Regis Falls)
St. Regis River - Middle Branch, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Quebec Brook to Spring Cove)
 Ski Areas Near Salmon River:
Titus Mountain, New York , 6 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 28 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 39 miles away, 3166 vertical feet
Mont Saint Sauveur, Quebec , 52 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 61 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Mont Blanc - Faustin, Quebec , 63 miles away, 983 vertical feet
Gray Rocks, Quebec , 67 miles away, 620 vertical feet
Tremblant, Quebec , 70 miles away, 2131 vertical feet
McCauley Mountain, New York , 72 miles away, 633 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 75 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Salmon River:
Econo Lodge Malone, Malone , 0 miles away
Super 8 Malone, Malone , 0 miles away
Woodlake Inn, Lake Placid , 28 miles away
THE HOTEL SARANAC, Saranac Lake , 28 miles away
Best Western Mountain Lake Inn, Saranac Lake , 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Salmon River:
Legton, Malone, 1 miles away
Deer River Campsites, Malone, 3 miles away
Pine Ridge Park, Constable, 4 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Salmon River:
Malone Golf Club, Malone , 3 miles away

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