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 reasonable drive from Lebanon, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Whitesville to Perkinsville section of Black River is 7.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming     here. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Windsor County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The Whitesville to Perkinsville stretch is the only paddling stretch along Black River. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. When you're paddling down a Green Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Briefly about the general area: Black River is a wet location   that gets a large amount of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February. Summer at Black River comes with high temperatures in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and night lows in the 10's for Black River. 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. Holiday Inn Club Vacations AT ASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN RESORT, Brownsville 6 miles away You®ll love the natural wonders and outdoor activities available at this delightful four-season Vermont resort. 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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, 2210 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: Holiday Inn Club Vacations AT ASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN RESORT, Brownsville , 6 miles away Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Cavendish , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express SPRINGFIELD, 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