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 stretch of Green River in Vermont is 6.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Windham / Franklin County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything.
    A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this
river system, there are a few others too. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. There's camping available near Green River. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots.

Briefly about the general area:
If you want to check out some interesting stuff, check out Gallup Pinnacle, and a cool spot to have a look at is Olden Ledges. Green River mostly gets much rain; the wettest month of the year is commonly November, that's the one that rains the most, and February
 
meanwhile is the driest month.
Throughout the warmest time of the year highs here at Green River reach the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's while Green River night low temperatures through the winter are in the 0's.

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.

Greenfield Super 8 Motel, Greenfield
8 miles away
All Reservations Require:- Full Name, Address, City, State, Zip Code and Credit Card Number In Order To Hold The Room(s) 24 Hours Ahead Of Time. Thank You! 60 Spacious Guest Rooms Choice Of K...

The Greenfield Inn, Greenfield
8 miles away
The Greenfield Inn has undergone extensive renovation - transforming the Inn into a warm, comfortable and stylish home away from home. Upon arrival you will experience our hospitality, delightful atmo...

Econo Lodge Brattleboro, Brattleboro
9 miles away
Located minutes from downtown Brattleboro, within 30 minutes of Vermont's ski areas of Mt. Snow, Stratton and Bromley, along with the areas of Yankee Candle, Keene and the Connecticut River. All guest...



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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, 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, 2200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Green River:
Greenfield Super 8 Motel, Greenfield , 8 miles away
The Greenfield Inn, Greenfield , 8 miles away
Econo Lodge Brattleboro, Brattleboro , 9 miles away
Latchis Hotel, Brattleboro , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Brattleboro, Vt, Brattleboro , 10 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
 Lakes Near Green River

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