Connecticut whitewater - Sandy Brook River, Litchfield County Litchfield county, Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     5.6 miles   You may wish to add this link from Sandy Brook: http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_135.htm Says Bryan McFarland If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Connecticut and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Whether you're whitewater     rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. 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 bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The campgrounds here at Sandy Brook River are pretty good. If you're coming from Torrington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Sandy Brook River in Connecticut is 5.6 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: There's a brilliant forest close to Sandy Brook River called Algonquin State Forest. Sandy Brook River   is a wet location that gets a lot of rain; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most while January is regularly the driest month. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Sandy Brook River. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Sandy Brook River. Sandy Brook River, Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 5.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.01416 Longitude: -73.11278 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.9775 Longitude: -73.04445 Paddler input for Sandy Brook River, Connecticut: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandy Brook River, Connecticut Local climate location: GREAT BARRINGTON AP 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Connecticut Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Torrington, Connecticut Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Torrington, Connecticut, the metro area neareast to Sandy Brook River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandy Brook River.   Whitewater Near Sandy Brook River: Still River, Litchfield County , 3 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Above Sandy Brook) Farmington River - West Branch, -blank- County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 2.25 miles long (Lower New Boston) Farmington River, Litchfield County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton) Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Upper New Boston) Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area) Fall River, Berkshire County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Otis Reservoir to Farmington River) Hubbard River, Hampden County , 9 miles away, Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 11 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Upper Upper New Boston) Walker Brook, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (3.5 miles West of Chester on Route 20 to Chester) Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford County , 16 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville)   Ski Areas Near Sandy Brook River: Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 10 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 11 miles away, 625 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 15 miles away, 465 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 18 miles away, 640 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 19 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 24 miles away, 425 vertical feet Woodbury, Connecticut , 24 miles away, 300 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 750 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Catamount, New York , 29 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandy Brook River: Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington , 9 miles away Torrington Super 8 Motel, Torrington , 10 miles away Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington , 10 miles away Blackberry River Inn, Norfolk , 11 miles away Tollgate Hill Inn, Litchfield , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandy Brook River: White Pines Campground, Winsted, 4 miles away Austin Hawes Campground, Litchfield County, 5 miles away Laurel Crest Campground, Litchfield County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Sandy Brook River: County Road Trail, Hampden County , 17 miles away Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield County , 18 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden County , 18 miles away Link Trail, Hampden County , 18 miles away Wild Cat Trail, Berkshire County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Sandy Brook River: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 64 miles away   Lakes Near Sandy Brook River