New York whitewater - Poultney River, Washington County
Washington
county,
US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 4 miles
The put-in location is a short drive from Rutland, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New York you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a
nearby campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam section of Poultney River is 4 miles long and has been determined
by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. The US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The wonderful Washington County scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far.
Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Poultney River; during August this area sees the most rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.
Summertime at Poultney River comes with high temperatures in the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's while Poultney River overnight low temperatures through the winter are in the 0's.
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