Vermont whitewater - Green River, Windham / Franklin County

Windham / Franklin county, Green River to West Leyden section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6.8 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Springfield, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Green River to West Leyden section of Green River in Vermont is 6.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The average Vermont whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either
    way this is an area with plenty of places for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Green River to West Leyden section is one of them. The campgrounds here
at Green River are pretty good. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The natural beauty of Windham / Franklin County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Green River a wet place; the wettest month of the year is regularly November, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February.
Summer at Green River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's with nighttime
 
lows in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 20's, and night lows at Green River through the wintertime commonly dip into the 0's. If you want to take a look at some exciting stuff, take a look at Gallup Pinnacle, and a cool spot to pop by is Olden Ledges.

Green River, Green River to West Leyden road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.77249
Longitude: -72.66501

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.69779
Longitude: -72.66571

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Current weather conditions at Green River, Vermont
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Local climate location: READSBORO 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Grand Summit Hotel, West Dover
6 miles away
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Snow Lake Lodge, West Dover
6 miles away
Located lakeside with spectacular views of the mountain Snow Lake Lodge is a real value. A free shuttle will take you to and from the slopes and you are walking distance from a great evening of entert...

Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield
8 miles away
The Days Inn Greenfield is conveniently located off of I-91. The site is within walking distance to many major retail and national dining options and minutes from Greenfield Business Park. We are i...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Green River.
 Whitewater Near Green River:
North River, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Halifax Vermont Gorge to Colrain)
Green River, Franklin County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge)
Millers River - Lower, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls)
Deerfield River, Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge)
Rock River, Windham County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (South Newfane to West River)
West River, Windham County , 13 miles away, Class III - 2.75 miles long (Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park)
Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Ashuelot to Hinsdale)
Wardsboro Brook, Windham County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (North Wardsboro to West River)
Pelham Brook, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River)
Chickley River, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River)
 Ski Areas Near Green River:
Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 8 miles away, 204 vertical feet
Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 16 miles away, 1180 vertical feet
Haystack, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1160 vertical feet
Mount Snow, Vermont , 20 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Stratton, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2003 vertical feet
Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 31 miles away, 1334 vertical feet
Snow Valley, Vermont , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Blandford, Massachusetts , 32 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2210 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Green River:
Grand Summit Hotel, West Dover , 6 miles away
Snow Lake Lodge, West Dover , 6 miles away
Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 8 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Greenfield, Greenfield , 8 miles away
Quality Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Green River:
Moss Hollow Campground, Windham County, 7 miles away
Barton Cove, Greenfield, 8 miles away
Springbrook Family Camping Area, Shelburne Falls, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Green River:
Sunset Trail, Windham County , 8 miles away
Sunrise Trail, Windham County , 8 miles away
Mount Olga Trail, Windham County , 11 miles away
Ghost Trail, Windham County , 12 miles away
Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Green River:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 69 miles away

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