Vermont whitewater - Ball Mountain Brook, Green Mountains, Windham County Windham county, Metcalf Road to Jamaica State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3.5 miles   If you're coming from Bennington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Vermont and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Metcalf Road to Jamaica State Park stretch of Ball Mountain Brook in Windham County is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A good     workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. The Metcalf Road to Jamaica State Park section is the only paddling section along Ball Mountain Brook. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The beautiful Green Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Ball   Mountain Brook you can take a hike along the Overlook Trail, and everybody close by loves skiing at Magic Mountain. All the water falling down from the sky makes Ball Mountain Brook a wet spot; August is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Ball Mountain Brook. Summer night lows dip down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Ball Mountain Brook. So much amusing stuff in the Green Mountains, just phenomenal. On a great day at Ball Mountain Brook you can take a hike along the Railroad Bed Trail. Ball Mountain Brook, Metcalf Road to Jamaica State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 130 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.08942 Longitude: -72.82196 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.10095 Longitude: -72.77203 Paddler input for Ball Mountain Brook, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ball Mountain Brook, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: RUTLAND 20 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover 9 miles away Full service resort hotel with 198 rooms & suites situated slope side on Mount Snow. On-site restaurant, pub, convenience store, retail outlet ,full service spa and health club. Bell/valet service. ... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Vermont Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Bennington, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bennington, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Ball Mountain Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ball Mountain Brook.   Whitewater Near Ball Mountain Brook: West River, Windham County , 1 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Salmon Hole to Route 100) Wardsboro Brook, Windham County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (North Wardsboro to West River) Winhall River, Windham / Bennington County , 5 miles away, Class III+ - 4.5 miles long (Grahamville School Road to Winhall Campgrounds) West River, Windham County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Londonderry rapids) Rock River, Windham County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (South Newfane to West River) West River, Windham County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2.75 miles long (Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park) Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir) Deerfield River, Windham County , 14 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir) Green River, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge) Big Branch, Rutland County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail)   Ski Areas Near Ball Mountain Brook: Magic Mountain, Vermont , 6 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 7 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 9 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 11 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Bromley, Vermont , 11 miles away, 1334 vertical feet Snow Valley, Vermont , 13 miles away, 700 vertical feet Okemo, Vermont , 16 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 19 miles away, 204 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 26 miles away, 3050 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ball Mountain Brook: Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover , 9 miles away Winterplace on Okemo Mountain, Ludlow , 16 miles away Best Western Ludlow Colonial Motel, Ludlow , 17 miles away The Pointe at Castle Hill Resort, Ludlow , 17 miles away Jackson Gore Inn on Okemo Mountain, Ludlow , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ball Mountain Brook: Bald Mountain Camp Ground, Townshend, 9 miles away Camperama, Townshend, 9 miles away Horseshoe Acres Camp Grounds, Chester, 11 miles away   Trails Near Ball Mountain Brook: Overlook Trail, Windham County , 2 miles away Railroad Bed Trail, Windham County , 3 miles away Hamilton Falls Trail, Windham County , 3 miles away Little Michigan Trail, Bennington County , 11 miles away Utley Brook Trail, Bennington County , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Ball Mountain Brook