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

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

 

CLASS III-V     7 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The Silver Lake Road to Redford section of Saranac River in New York is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before
    you come because it is a very popular destination. The put-in is not too far from Plattsburgh, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The wild scenery of the Adirondack Mountains is great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. The Silver Lake Road to Redford stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of New York and the water flowing gracefully down Saranac River beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Saranac River mostly tend to be in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the
 
50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are ordinarily in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Saranac River. Saranac River mostly gets much rain; the wettest month of the year is mostly August, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
On a fine day at Saranac River you can take a hike along the Silver Lake Mountain Trail.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.54409
Longitude: -73.86227

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.60498
Longitude: -73.80167

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Current weather conditions at Saranac River, Adirondack Mountains, New York
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Local climate location: CHASM FALLS 21 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid
17 miles away
An award-winning inn set amidst the Adirondack Mountain high peaks, Mirror Lake Inn Resort and Spa sits on the shores of the lake within eight acres of landscaped gardens. A private lakeside beach, su...

Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid
17 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...

Lakeview Motor Inn, Lake Placid
17 miles away
The Lakeview Motor Inn is located on the sparkling shores of Mirror Lake and directly in the heart of Main Streetƒ??s shopping, dining and entertainment district, and affords spectacular views and inc...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Saranac River.
 Whitewater Near Saranac River:
Saranac River, Clinton County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Union Falls to Silver Lake Road)
Little Black Brook, Clinton/ Essex County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River)
Black River, Clinton / Essex County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2.7 miles long (Hawkinsville to Port Leyden)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 10 miles away, Class I-III+ - 11 miles long (Wilmington to Ausable Forks)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Flume)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (High Falls Gorge to Flume)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (High Falls Gorge)
Saranac River - North Branch, Franklin/ Clinton County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Mud Pond to Cold Brook)
Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Monument on Route 86 to High Falls)
Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 6.3 miles long (Keene to Upper Jay)
 Ski Areas Near Saranac River:
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 11 miles away, 3166 vertical feet
Mount Pisgah, New York , 23 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Titus Mountain, New York , 29 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Gore Mountain, New York , 46 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Hickory Ski Center, New York , 54 miles away, 1280 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 59 miles away, 350 vertical feet
West Mountain, New York , 64 miles away, 1010 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 66 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Mont Saint Sauveur, Quebec , 68 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 68 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Saranac River:
Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
Lake Placid Club Lodge, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
Lakeview Motor Inn, Lake Placid , 17 miles away
Golden Arrow Lakeside Resort & Suites, Lake Placid , 18 miles away
Northwoods Inn of Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Saranac River:
Douglas Corp Of Silver Lake, Au Sable Forks, 3 miles away
North Pole Campground, Wilmington, 9 miles away
Lake Placid/Whiteface MT KOA, Wilmington, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Saranac River:
Silver Lake Mountain Trail, Clinton County , 3 miles away
Whiteface Mountain-Whiteface Mt. Mem. Highway, Essex County , 9 miles away
Esther Mountain-Whiteface Mt. Mem. Highway, Essex County , 9 miles away
Schwartz Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away
Cascade Mountain-Route 73 - Cascade Lakes, Essex County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Saranac River

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