Vermont whitewater - Black River, Green Mountains, Windsor County Windsor county, Whitesville to Perkinsville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     7.5 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Lebanon, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Whitesville to Perkinsville stretch of Black River is 7.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. When you're paddling down a Green Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too.     A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. There are no other stretches to paddle along Black River than the Whitesville to Perkinsville stretch. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Windsor County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Briefly about the general area: Black River is a quite wet place frequently with a great deal   of rainfall; August is the wettest month with most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Throughout the warm months highs here at Black River get into the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 30's; night lows at Black River during the winter frequently descend into the 10's. Black River, Whitesville to Perkinsville road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 7.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.39083 Longitude: -72.56667 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.36999 Longitude: -72.51473 Paddler input for Black River, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Black River, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: RUTLAND 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ascutney Mountain Resort, Brownsville 5 miles away Southern Vermont*s number 1 Family Fun Resort. Ascutney Mountain Resort is a four-season destination resort providing something for everyone, year round. The Resort has hotel rooms and 1-, 2-, and... Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Cavendish 7 miles away Historical well preserved Governors Mansion with all its original woodwork, plaster ceilings and most lighting fixtures. Fully equipped spa with all Aveda products and Life Fitness equipment along wit... Holiday Inn Express Springfield, Vt, Springfield 9 miles away Coming to our neck of the woods® There are many reasons why The Holiday Inn Express in Springfield is the best place to stay! Area attractions include the Vermont Country Store, the Green Mountain...   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 Black River, Vermont List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Black River, 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 Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Black River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Black River.   Whitewater Near Black River: Williams River, Windham County , 7 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Northchester to Brockway Mills) Saxton's River, Windham County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Grafton to Connecticut River) Connecticut River, Windsor County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls) Ottauquechee River, Windsor County , 16 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1 miles long (Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4) Cold River, Cheshire County , 17 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Alstead to Drewsville) Cold River, Cheshire/Sullivan County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.7 miles long (Vilas Pool to Alstead) Cold River, Sullivan County , 19 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (South Acworth to Vilas Pool) Bloods Brook, Grafton County , 19 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Ledges) White River, Orange County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford) West River, Windham County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Londonderry rapids)   Ski Areas Near Black River: Ascutney, Vermont , 7 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Okemo, Vermont , 13 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 14 miles away, 650 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 18 miles away, 700 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Vermont , 18 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 22 miles away, 3050 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 27 miles away, 204 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 700 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 28 miles away, 2003 vertical feet   Hotels Near Black River: Ascutney Mountain Resort, Brownsville , 5 miles away Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Cavendish , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Springfield, Vt, Springfield , 9 miles away Best Western Ludlow Colonial Motel, Ludlow , 11 miles away Happy Trails At Okemo, Ludlow , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Black River: Hidden Valley Campgrounds, Chester, 3 miles away Crown Point Camping Area, Perkinsville, 3 miles away Caton Place Campground, Cavendish, 5 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Hang Glider Trail, Windsor County , 7 miles away Slot Trail, Windsor County , 7 miles away Futures Trail, Windsor County , 8 miles away Mount Peg Foot and Bridal Trails, Windsor County , 12 miles away Barnard Trail, Windsor County , 18 miles away   Golf Courses Near Black River: Crown Point Country Club, Springfield , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Black River