Connecticut whitewater - Still River, Litchfield County Litchfield county, Above Sandy Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     0.1 miles   You may wish to add the following map link on the Sandy Brook information: http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_135.htm Says Bryan McFarland 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. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The campgrounds here at Still River are pretty good. Some people     prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. The scenic beauty of Litchfield County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. There are no other stretches to paddle along Still River than the Above Sandy Brook stretch. The Above Sandy Brook section of Still River in Litchfield County is 0.1 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Algonquin State Forest is a good local forest. During   the days of summer highs here at Still River reach the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 30's while Still River night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. Still River gets much water; the wettest month of the year is regularly August, that's the one that rains the most while January is commonly the driest month. Still River, Above Sandy Brook road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 0.1 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.97399 Longitude: -73.0413 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 41.9714 Longitude: -73.03721 Paddler input for Still River, Connecticut: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Still River, Connecticut Local climate location: STOCKBRIDGE 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington 9 miles away The Quality Inn Torrington is a perfect place for business and leisure travelers alike. 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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 Still River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Still River.   Whitewater Near Still River: Farmington River, Litchfield County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton) Sandy Brook River, Litchfield County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 5.6 miles long (Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge) Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area) Farmington River - West Branch, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 2.25 miles long (Lower New Boston) Hubbard River, Hampden County , 7 miles away, Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Upper New Boston) Fall River, Berkshire County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Otis Reservoir to Farmington River) Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 12 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Upper Upper New Boston) Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford County , 14 miles away, Class II - 3.5 miles long (Collinsville to Unionville) Little River, Hampden County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road)   Ski Areas Near Still River: Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 8 miles away, 625 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 12 miles away, 400 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 14 miles away, 465 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 20 miles away, 640 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 22 miles away, 425 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 22 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Woodbury, Connecticut , 25 miles away, 300 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 750 vertical feet Catamount, Massachusetts , 32 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 32 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Still River: Quality Inn & Suites, Torrington , 9 miles away Days Inn - Torrington, Torrington , 10 miles away Yankee Pedlar Inn, Torrington , 10 miles away Tollgate Hill Inn, Litchfield , 13 miles away Blackberry River Inn, Norfolk , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Still River: White Pines Campground, Winsted, 2 miles away Austin Hawes Campground, Litchfield County, 2 miles away American Legion State Forest, Barkhamsted, 5 miles away   Trails Near Still River: County Road Trail, Hampden County , 15 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden County , 16 miles away Link Trail, Hampden County , 16 miles away Mattatuck Trail, Litchfield County , 17 miles away Mattatuck Trail, New Haven County , 19 miles away   National Parks Near Still River: Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 62 miles away   Lakes Near Still River