New York whitewater - Saranac River, Adirondack Mountains, Clinton County

Clinton county, Union Falls to Silver Lake Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     4 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Plattsburgh, as you can see on the road map further down. The Union Falls to Silver Lake Road stretch of Saranac River in New York is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. 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 a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just
    hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The nature scenery of New York and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come
here and paddle. The Union Falls to Silver Lake Road section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beauty of the Adirondack Mountains is a great plus for this river.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of precipitation makes Saranac River a rather wet spot; the wettest month of the year is usually
 
August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is February. So many amusing things to do here in the Adirondack Mountains, too nice to be true.
Near Saranac River you stumble on the Silver Lake Mountain Trail which is a good hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Schwartz Trail is always a nice adventure. For the period of the long summer days, highs frequently are in the 70's at Saranac River while night lows are frequently in the 50's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Saranac River temperatures dip to the 0's.

Saranac River, Union Falls to Silver Lake Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.5074
Longitude: -73.9148

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.54492
Longitude: -73.86237

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Current weather conditions at Saranac River, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: CHASM FALLS 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid
13 miles away
Located in the Majestic Adirondack Mountains of Upstate New York and the Olympic Village of Lake Placid. The Mirror Lake Inn is a gracious traditional Inn on the lake shore with all the amenities of a...

The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid
13 miles away
Robb Report 2006 'Best of the best'. Conde Nast 2006 'Hot List' Nestled in the Adirondack Mountains, this exclusive resort is a haven of comfort and elegance. A retreat where guests can relax in sumpt...

Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid
13 miles away
Summer, Winter, Spring and Fall enjoy a getaway at the same idyllic setting chosen for the Olympics. Fishing, hiking, biking and skiing. Two 18-hole and one 9-hole exclusive golf courses right here. S...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Saranac River.
 Whitewater Near Saranac River:
Saranac River, Clinton County , 5 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (Silver Lake Road to Redford)
Saranac River - North Branch, Franklin/ Clinton County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Mud Pond to Cold Brook)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 9 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (High Falls Gorge to Flume)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Flume)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (High Falls Gorge)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Monument on Route 86 to High Falls)
Little Black Brook, Clinton/ Essex County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River)
Black River, Clinton / Essex County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 11 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks)
Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Keene to Upper Jay)
 Ski Areas Near Saranac River:
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 9 miles away, 3430 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 19 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 43 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 52 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 63 miles away, 350 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 63 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 69 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 71 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 72 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Saranac River:
Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid , 13 miles away
The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid , 13 miles away
Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid , 13 miles away
Town and Country Motor Inn, Lake Placid , 14 miles away
Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort & Suites, Lake Placid , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Saranac River:
Douglas Corp Of Silver Lake, Au Sable Forks, 2 miles away
North Pole Campground, Wilmington, 8 miles away
Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Saranac River:
Silver Lake Mountain Trail, Clinton County , 3 miles away
Schwartz Trail, Essex County , 6 miles away
McKenzie Pond Trail, Essex County , 16 miles away
Johns Brook Trail, Essex County , 18 miles away
Southside Trail, Essex County , 18 miles away
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