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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New York tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Plattsburgh, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. The Silver Lake Road to Redford stretch of Saranac River in Clinton County is 7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-V section. There are plenty of
other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The wild scenery of the Adirondack Mountains is great. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this
general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Clinton County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle.
Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime here at Saranac River, high temperatures commonly get into the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are typically in the 20's;
nighttime lows all through the winter for Saranac River tend to be in the 0's. Go for a hike on the Silver Lake Mountain Trail. All the water falling down from the sky makes Saranac River a wet spot; August is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture.
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