Ausable, W. Branch,
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6. Wilmington to Ausable Forks
| Usual Difficulty |
I-III+ (may vary with level) |
| Length |
11 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
40 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
100 fpm |
Gauge Information
River Description
Put in on river-right just below the dam in Wilmington. Starts with continuous solid class II for 2
miles to the Haselton Rd. bridge. Below the bridge, rapids become easier over the next mile,
eventually easing to quickwater. After a couple of miles of quickwater paddling, rapids start to
pick up again, getting increasingly difficult up to Class III. Rapids end abruptly at a flatwater
with high rock walls on either side. This 200 yard flatwater ends at a 35 ft. dam - carry on the
right. The take out is right up against the wall next to the dam and carry up a V shaped slot. Just
below the dam is a short (200 yard) section of class III+ water, followed by another mile of class
III and II/III water to the junction with the East branch in Ausable Forks. Take out at the river
junction in a town park on the right.
This section of the river is a very pretty paddle. Most of the river is away from roads and
civilization until the last mile. A few hunting camps can be seen, but few other signs of
civilization.
The river runs in the spring and after heavy rains.
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Last Updated: 2009-05-30 19:41:34
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User Comments
shaped slot is not exactly canoe friendly. In addition, at the top of the slot is a huge patch of
poison ivy. Putting back in after the dam is also extremely difficult, as the river narrows quite a
bit. The only way down is buy walking down two old ladders. yikes... I opted to take out and walk
to my car in Ausable Forks. Edit