Vermont whitewater - Barton River, Green Mountains, Orleans County
Orleans
county,
Route 16 north of Glover to Lake Memphremagog section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 21.5 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The Route 16 north of Glover to Lake Memphremagog stretch of Barton River in Vermont is 21.5 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. There are no other sections to paddle along Barton River than the Route 16 north of Glover to Lake Memphremagog section. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number
of good spots. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The scenic beauty of Vermont and the water flowing gracefully down Barton
River beats anything. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your sleeping bag. The wild scenery of the Green Mountains is great. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.
Briefly about the general area: Barton River is a good place of typical rain; the month with most of the rain is August, and February is the month with the least moisture. Through the warmest time of the year at Barton River highs are regularly in the 70's. All through the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Barton River.
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