New York whitewater - Schroon River, Adirondack Mountains, Essex County Essex county, North Hudson bridge to Schroon Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Glens Falls, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of New York and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the North Hudson bridge to Schroon Falls section is one of them. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. This stretch of Schroon River is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of     whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater paddling here in the Adirondack Mountains is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The average New York whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Linsey Falls is an inspiring site to stop by while you're   here, and there is a fine hiking trail close by called the Peaked Hill Trail. Summertime highs at Schroon River usually tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Schroon River. Schroon River gets a typical amount of rainfall; most of the rain falls throughout August; the driest of the months is February. Whohoo, so much enjoyable stuff in one place! The Adirondack Mountains rocks!. Schroon River, North Hudson bridge to Schroon Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.95059 Longitude: -73.73371 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.89879 Longitude: -73.74791 Paddler input for Schroon River, New York: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Schroon River, Adirondack Mountains, New York Local climate location: LAKE PLACID 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Sagamore, Bolton Landing 19 miles away The Sagamore is the perfect year-round getaway. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Schroon River.   Whitewater Near Schroon River: The Branch, Essex County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 6 miles long (Boreas Road to Palmer Pond) Trout Brook River, Warren County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 4 miles long (Alder Brook Road to Pottersville) John's Brook, Essex County , 13 miles away, Class V - 4 miles long (Caretaker's Cabin to Moutaineer Outfitters in Keene Valley) Schroon River, Warren County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Starbuckville to Riverbank) The Branch, Essex County , 16 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Along State Route 9N Alder Brook R) Putnam Creek, Essex County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.5 miles long (Penfield Pond to Factoryville) Ausable River - East Branch, Essex County , 17 miles away, Class II-V+ - 6.3 miles long (Hulls Falls to Keene) Boreas River - Upper, Essex County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 6.5 miles long (Boreas Road to Route 28N) Boquet River, Essex County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 17.6 miles long (Beaver Meadow Brook to Northway) Hudson River, Essex/ Hamilton/ Warren County , 18 miles away, Class III - 8 miles long (Riparius to Glen)   Ski Areas Near Schroon River: Gore Mountain, New York , 22 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Whiteface Mountain, New York , 23 miles away, 3166 vertical feet Hickory Ski Center, New York , 23 miles away, 1280 vertical feet West Mountain, New York , 32 miles away, 1010 vertical feet Mount Pisgah, New York , 34 miles away, 300 vertical feet Willard Mountain, New York , 48 miles away, 505 vertical feet Titus Mountain, New York , 54 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 57 miles away, 350 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 58 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 59 miles away, 2650 vertical feet   Beaches Near Schroon River: Jones Beach, Essex County , 7 miles away   Hotels Near Schroon River: The Sagamore, Bolton Landing , 19 miles away Super 8 Motel Ticonderoga, Ticonderoga , 21 miles away Super 8 Motel - Lake George/Warrensburg Area, Lake George , 22 miles away Best Western Ticonderoga Inn & Suites, Ticonderoga , 22 miles away Blue Lagoon on Lake Georg, Lake George , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Schroon River: Shearer's Riverside Campsite, Severance, 1 miles away Medcalf Acres Campsite, Schroon Lake, 2 miles away Echo Lake Southwoods, Paradox, 3 miles away   Trails Near Schroon River: Peaked Hill Trail, Essex County , 4 miles away Spectacle Pond Trail, Essex County , 6 miles away Long Swing Trail, Essex County , 6 miles away Pharoah Mountain Trail, Essex County , 7 miles away Dix Mountain-Elk Lake - Beckhorn Trail, Essex County , 8 miles away   Golf Courses Near Schroon River: Town of Schroon Golf Club, Schroon Lake , 5 miles away