Connecticut whitewater - Roaring Brook River, Hartford County Hartford county, Cold Brook Road to Route 17 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3 miles   The scenic beauty of Connecticut and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Connecticut tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The starting point is not too far from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Roaring Brook River in Hartford County is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section     by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Roaring Brook River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Cold Brook Road to Route 17 stretch is the only one. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other spots. This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes Roaring Brook River a relatively wet spot; the wettest month of the year is regularly May, that's the one that rains the most; February is the month with the least moisture. High   temperatures at Roaring Brook River during the summertime months are in the 80's; the nighttime is fairly colder of course, frequently in the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Roaring Brook River descend into the 10's. Roaring Brook River, Cold Brook Road to Route 17 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.67269 Longitude: -72.56141 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.66519 Longitude: -72.60331 Paddler input for Roaring Brook River, Connecticut: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Roaring Brook River, Connecticut Local climate location: BURLINGTON 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury, Glastonbury 4 miles away Enjoy stylish comfort and the amenities and services of top rated hotels when you stay at Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury hotel in beautiful Glastonbury Connecticut. We offer 150 elegantl... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to Roaring Brook River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Roaring Brook River.   Whitewater Near Roaring Brook River: Salmon River, Tolland County , 11 miles away, Class II - 4.6 miles long (Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16) Farmington River, Hartford County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187) Hammonasset River, Middlesex/ New Haven County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Summer Hill Road to Green Hill Road) Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford County , 23 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville) Connecticut River, Hampden County , 28 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (Holyoke) Little River, Hampden County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road)   Ski Areas Near Roaring Brook River: Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 14 miles away, 500 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 24 miles away, 425 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 28 miles away, 625 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 35 miles away, 465 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 45 miles away, 400 vertical feet Woodbury, Connecticut , 47 miles away, 300 vertical feet Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 50 miles away, 200 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 51 miles away, 640 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 53 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 57 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Roaring Brook River: Hilton Garden Inn Hartford South/Glastonbury, Glastonbury , 4 miles away Howard Johnson Express Inn Rocky Hill, Rocky Hill , 5 miles away Hampton Inn Rocky Hill, Ct, Rocky Hill , 5 miles away Super 8 Rocky Hill Hartford South, Rocky Hill , 5 miles away Comfort Inn Wethersfield, Wethersfield , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Roaring Brook River: Nelson's Family Campground, East Hampton, 6 miles away Camp Eagle Feather, Rocky Hill, 8 miles away Markham Meadows Campgrounds, East Hampton, 10 miles away   Trails Near Roaring Brook River: Mattabesset Trail, Middlesex County , 12 miles away Washington Trail, Middlesex County , 15 miles away Mattabesset Trail, New Haven County , 16 miles away Metacomet Trail, Hartford County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Roaring Brook River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 51 miles away Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 51 miles away   Golf Courses Near Roaring Brook River: Quarry Ridge Golf Course, Portland , 4 miles away Portland Golf Course, Portland , 4 miles away Minnechaug Golf Course, Glastonbury , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Roaring Brook River