New York whitewater - Saranac River - North Branch, Adirondack Mountains, Franklin/ Clinton County Franklin/ Clinton county, Mud Pond to Cold Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     10.5 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The Mud Pond to Cold Brook section of Saranac River - North Branch is 10.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Plattsburgh, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you     came. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The wonderful Franklin/ Clinton County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Whitewater paddling here in the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Saranac River - North Branch throughout the warm days of summer are   in the 70's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 20's while Saranac River - North Branch overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 0's. A great deal of precipitation falls at Saranac River - North Branch; most of the rain falls throughout August; February is the month with the least moisture. Saranac River - North Branch, Mud Pond to Cold Brook road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 10.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.5367 Longitude: -74.0916 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.5856 Longitude: -73.9071 Paddler input for Saranac River - North Branch, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Saranac River - North Branch, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: CHASM FALLS 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid 13 miles away This exclusive resort is a haven of comfort and elegance. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Saranac River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Saranac River - North Branch: Saranac River, Clinton County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Union Falls to Silver Lake Road) Saranac River, Clinton County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (Silver Lake Road to Redford) 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 - West Branch, Essex County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (High Falls Gorge) Salmon River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.9 miles long (Mt. View Lake to Hatch Brook) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 14 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (High Falls Gorge to Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 15 miles away, Class V+ - 0.25 miles long (Flume) Ausable River - West Branch, Essex County , 17 miles away, Class III - 6.5 miles long (Adirondak Loj Road to Route 73) Little Black Brook, Clinton/ Essex County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 17 TO West Branch Ausable River) Chateaugay River, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class II-V+ - 12.2 miles long (Lower Chateugay Lake to Cooks Mill)   Ski Areas Near Saranac River - North Branch: Mount Pisgah, New York , 14 miles away, 300 vertical feet Whiteface Mountain, New York , 14 miles away, 3166 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 19 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Gore Mountain, New York , 44 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 55 miles away, 1280 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 65 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Mont Saint Sauveur, Quebec , 66 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 71 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 77 miles away, 2037 vertical feet McCauley Mountain, New York , 79 miles away, 633 vertical feet   Hotels Near Saranac River - North Branch: The Whiteface Lodge, Lake Placid , 13 miles away Swiss Acres Inn, Lake Placid , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Lake Placid, Lake Placid , 13 miles away Town and Country Motor Inn, Lake Placid , 13 miles away Mirror Lake Inn, Lake Placid , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Saranac River - North Branch: Douglas Corp Of Silver Lake, Au Sable Forks, 10 miles away Adirondak Loj, Lake Placid, 14 miles away Pioneer Village, Ray Brook, 14 miles away   Trails Near Saranac River - North Branch: Schwartz Trail, Essex County , 10 miles away Silver Lake Mountain Trail, Clinton County , 11 miles away McKenzie Pond Trail, Essex County , 12 miles away Whiteface Mountain-Whiteface Mt. Mem. Highway, Essex County , 14 miles away Esther Mountain-Whiteface Mt. Mem. Highway, Essex County , 14 miles away