Vermont whitewater - Big Branch, Green Mountains, Rutland County Rutland county, Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.6 miles   The starting 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. The Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail section of Big Branch in Rutland County is 2.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. The nature scenery of Vermont and the water flowing gracefully down Big Branch beats anything. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out     with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whitewater paddling here in the Green Mountains is a great experience. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There are no other sections to paddle along Big Branch than the Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail section. Briefly about the general area: That right there is heaps of fun stuff already but it goes on, the Green Mountains has it all. Near Big Branch you locate the Green Mountain Trail   which is a perfect hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Baker Peak Trail is always a delightful adventure. For the duration of the warm months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Big Branch while overnight lows are usually in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Big Branch fall into the 0's. From a rainfall point of view Big Branch is a reasonably normal site; August is the month that gets the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. Big Branch, Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2.6 miles Average Gradient: 260 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.36309 Longitude: -72.9441 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.35139 Longitude: -72.97721 Paddler input for Big Branch, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Branch, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: CORNWALL 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Avalanche Motel, Manchester Center 10 miles away Located in the heart of ski country the Avalance Motel is your home away from home. On site we have a family fun center with dairy bar. Inside the family fun center we have a video game arcade and an ... Holiday Inn RUTLAND-KILLINGTON AREA, Rutland 11 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington HotelIdeally situated on Route 7 in Rutland, Vermont, minutes from downtown, the Holiday Inn affords you the convenience of a short drive to Vermont®s ... Hampton Inn Rutland, Rutland 11 miles away The Hampton Inn Rutland hotel is conveniently located on Route 7 in Rutland Vermont. Our central Vermont location provides guests with easy access to four seasons of outdoor activities. Killington Pic...   Green Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Green Mountains. Green Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Green Mountains. All Vermont Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Vermont. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Branch, Vermont List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Branch, Vermont. 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 Rutland, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Rutland, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Big Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Branch.   Whitewater Near Big Branch: Mill River, Rutland County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (East Wallingford to Clarendon) Clarendon River, Rutland County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Clarendon Springs to West Rutland) Winhall River, Windham / Bennington County , 13 miles away, Class III+ - 4.5 miles long (Grahamville School Road to Winhall Campgrounds) West River, Windham County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Londonderry rapids) West River, Windham County , 17 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Salmon Hole to Route 100) Ball Mountain Brook, Windham County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Metcalf Road to Jamaica State Park) Battenkill River, Bennington County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 11 miles long (Manchester to NY border) Roaring Branch, Windham County , 18 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas) Wardsboro Brook, Windham County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (North Wardsboro to West River) Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Big Branch: Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 7 miles away, 1334 vertical feet Snow Valley, Vermont , 8 miles away, 700 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 13 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Vermont , 15 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Okemo, Vermont , 17 miles away, 2210 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 17 miles away, 3050 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 17 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 20 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 22 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Branch: Avalanche Motel, Manchester Center , 10 miles away Holiday Inn RUTLAND-KILLINGTON AREA, Rutland , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Rutland, Rutland , 11 miles away Ramada Limited Of Rutland, Rutland , 12 miles away Comfort Inn Trolley Square, Rutland , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Branch: Otter Creek Campground, Danby, 3 miles away Campground A, Bennington County, 5 miles away Campground B, Bennington County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Big Branch: Green Mountain Trail, Rutland County , 2 miles away Baker Peak Trail, Rutland County , 2 miles away Lake Trail, Rutland County , 2 miles away Old Job Trail, Rutland County , 2 miles away Homer Stone Trail, Rutland County , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Big Branch