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   If you're coming from Rutland it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail stretch of Big Branch in Rutland County is 2.6 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater paddling here in the Green Mountains is a great experience. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The natural beauty of Rutland County and the sparkling of the sunlight     on the water have people coming here. This is the only paddling stretch along Big Branch. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: Big Branch gets a normal amount   of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is February. But wait, there's more fun stuff to do in the Green Mountains. On a great day at Big Branch you can take a hike along the Green Mountain Trail, and the Baker Peak Trail is a brilliant hiking trail close by. Summertime highs at Big Branch ordinarily tend to be in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's; night lows in the 0's for Big Branch. 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. Red Roof Inn Rutland - Killington, Rutland 11 miles away Located in the heart of the Green Mountains, the Rutland - Killington Red Roof Inn is just minutes from skiing, hiking and many great lakes. This Inn is also within walking distance of restaurants an... 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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 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, 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, 2200 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: Red Roof Inn Rutland - Killington, Rutland , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Rutland/Killington Area, Vt, Rutland , 11 miles away Ramada Limited Of Rutland, Rutland , 12 miles away Comfort Inn Trolley Square, Rutland , 12 miles away The Equinox, Manchester , 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