Vermont whitewater - Clyde River, Green Mountains, Orleans County

Orleans county, Route 105/114 junction to Clyde Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     21 miles
  The natural beauty of Vermont and the cool fresh water beats anything. The average Vermont whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots. Clyde River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Route 105/114 junction to Clyde Road section is the only one. Getting a good workout and just being
    out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Clyde River. The beauty of the Green Mountains is a great plus for this river. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too.
The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Route 105/114 junction to Clyde Road section of Clyde River in Vermont is 21 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section.

Briefly about the general area:
From a rain point of view Clyde River is a rather typical place; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest of the months is February. Near Clyde River you find the Mount Pisgah East Trail which is a tremendous hiking trail.
 
During the summertime months here at Clyde River, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. During the winter highs are usually in the 20's with temperatures at Clyde River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.

Clyde River, Route 105/114 junction to Clyde Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 21 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.81277
Longitude: -71.88973

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.94555
Longitude: -72.13584

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Current weather conditions at Clyde River, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: NEWPORT 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clyde River.
 Whitewater Near Clyde River:
Barton River, Orleans County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 21.5 miles long (Route 16 north of Glover to Lake Memphremagog)
Moose River, Caledonia / Essex County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 18 miles long (Victory Bog to Passumpsic River)
Nulhegan River, Essex County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (East Brighton Bridge to Connecticut River)
Joe's Brook River, Calendonia County , 26 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (West Danville to covered bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Clyde River:
Burke Mountain, Vermont , 16 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 18 miles away, 433 vertical feet
Jay Peak, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2153 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 41 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 48 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 49 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 55 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 56 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 56 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Clyde River:
Balm of Gilead Beach, Orleans County , 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Clyde River:
Super 8 Motel - Derby/Newport Area, Derby , 12 miles away
Holiday Motel and Annex, Saint Johnsbury , 22 miles away
Fairbanks Inn, Saint Johnsbury , 23 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Saint Johnsbury , 23 miles away
Ammonoosuc Inn, Lisbon , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clyde River:
Chargo Campground, Orleans County, 6 miles away
Will-o-wood Campground, Orleans, 6 miles away
Char- BO Campground, Derby, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Clyde River:
Mount Pisgah East Trail, Orleans County , 5 miles away
Pisgah Trail, Orleans County , 5 miles away
Mount Pisgah Trail, Orleans County , 7 miles away
South Shore Hiking Trail, Orleans County , 8 miles away
Herbert Hawkes Hiking Trail, Caledonia County , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Clyde River

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