Vermont whitewater - Lamoille River, Green Mountains, Lamoille County

Lamoille county, Slide Falls to Jeffersonville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     11.5 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Vermont are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Burlington-South Burlington, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. This stretch of Lamoille River in Lamoille County is 11.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be
    a class I-II section. 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. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful scenery of Vermont and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The
beautiful Green Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Slide Falls to Jeffersonville section is one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Lots of precipitation falls at Lamoille River; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; the driest
 
month of the year is February. Everybody nearby loves skiing at Smugglers Notch; magnificent hiking is available along the The Long Trail.
Be careful coming to the Green Mountains, you might not ever want to go back home again. Throughout the months of summer here at Lamoille River, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures drop down into the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Lamoille River temperatures drop to the 0's.

Lamoille River, Slide Falls to Jeffersonville road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 11.5 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.62276
Longitude: -72.67656

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.64439
Longitude: -72.84665

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Current weather conditions at Lamoille River, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: ENOSBURG FALLS 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Stowe Inn at The Mountain and Condominiums, Stowe
6 miles away
Located at the base of Mt. Mansfield- Stowe Inn at The Mountain and Condominiums offer mountainside accommodations- located a leisurely 10 minute scenic drive from historic Stowe Village. Stowe Mounta...

Northern Lights Lodge, Stowe
7 miles away
Friendly value, European charm and genuine hospitality. Great location by end of recreation path and along the west branch river. One mile to Toll House lift, adjacent to X-C Trails, with full ameniti...

Innsbruck Inn At Stowe, Stowe
7 miles away
Relax at one of Stowe's classic resort inns nestled only 1 1/2 miles from Vermont's highest peak. This intimate & picturesque AAA awarded resort inn, located in the heart of Stowe, offers a wonderfull...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Burlington-South Burlington, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Lamoille River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lamoille River.
 Whitewater Near Lamoille River:
Little River - West Branch, Lamoille County , 7 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fosters to Recreation Path parking lot)
Gihon River, Lamoille County , 9 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (VT 100c to covered bridge)
Little River, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River)
Ridley Brook, Washington County , 15 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River)
Winooski River, Washington County , 16 miles away, Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury)
Missisquoi River, Franklin County , 16 miles away, Class -blank- - 51.5 miles long (East Richford to Lake Champlain)
Mad River, Washington County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River)
Browns River, Chittenden County , 17 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Westford to Lamoille river)
Minister Brook, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kimball Road to Route 12)
Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho)
 Ski Areas Near Lamoille River:
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 3 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 5 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 12 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 19 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Jay Peak, Vermont , 23 miles away, 2153 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 24 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 26 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 46 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 48 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 50 miles away, 650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lamoille River:
Stowe Inn at The Mountain and Condominiums, Stowe , 6 miles away
Northern Lights Lodge, Stowe , 7 miles away
Innsbruck Inn At Stowe, Stowe , 7 miles away
Topnotch At Stowe Resort & Spa, Stowe , 7 miles away
Hob Knob Inn and Restaurant, Stowe , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lamoille River:
Brewster River Campground, Jeffersonville, 4 miles away
Gold Brook Campground, Stowe, 10 miles away
Stowe Hollow Campground, Lamoille County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Lamoille River:
The Long Trail, Lamoille County , 5 miles away
Haselton Trail, Lamoille County , 6 miles away
Nose Dive Trail, Chittenden County , 8 miles away
Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail, Washington County , 11 miles away
Dalley Loop Trail, Washington County , 11 miles away
 Lakes Near Lamoille River

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