The Ausable River splits into two major branches — the East and West — that drain most of the High Peaks before converging near Au Sable Forks and running north to Lake Champlain. The East Branch cuts through Keene and Keene Valley, shadowing NY-73 past Chapel Pond and the Roaring Brook trailhead; the West Branch runs parallel through Wilmington and drops over High Falls Gorge before meeting the main stem. Both branches hold wild brook trout in their upper reaches and stocked trout downstream, and both are catch-and-release fly-fishing destinations with seasonal hatches that pull anglers from downstate and Vermont. The river's two faces — whitewater in spring, wading-depth pocket water by August — make it a year-round corridor through the range.
Closest parking lots within range, ranked by walking distance. Accessibility flags come from Google verified-data; surface and capacity from OpenStreetMap. Confirm hours and seasonal closures before you go.
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