Vermont whitewater - Lamoille River - Wild Branch, Green Mountains, Orleans / Lamoille County

Orleans / Lamoille county, Craftsbury to Wolcott section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6 miles
  The Craftsbury to Wolcott stretch of Lamoille River - Wild Branch in Orleans / Lamoille County is 6 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The natural beauty of Vermont and the water flowing gracefully down Lamoille River - Wild Branch will make you feel great. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but
    you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Barre, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This
stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Craftsbury to Wolcott stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The river winds through the Green Mountains and you get great scenery.

Briefly about the general area:
Lamoille River - Wild Branch is a wet spot that gets much rainfall;
 
the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain; February is the month with the least moisture. For the period of the summer months highs here at Lamoille River - Wild Branch get into the 80's. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Lamoille River - Wild Branch dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.

Lamoille River - Wild Branch, Craftsbury to Wolcott road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.63027
Longitude: -72.43278

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.56083
Longitude: -72.49084

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Current weather conditions at Lamoille River - Wild Branch, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: ENOSBURG FALLS 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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17 miles away
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Green Mountain Inn, Stowe
17 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Barre, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Lamoille River - Wild Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lamoille River - Wild Branch.
 Whitewater Near Lamoille River - Wild Branch:
Gihon River, Lamoille County , 12 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (VT 100c to covered bridge)
Winooski River, Washington County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 24 miles long (Marshfield to Montpelier)
Minister Brook, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kimball Road to Route 12)
Barton River, Orleans County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 21.5 miles long (Route 16 north of Glover to Lake Memphremagog)
Little River - West Branch, Lamoille County , 20 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fosters to Recreation Path parking lot)
Lamoille River, Lamoille County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Slide Falls to Jeffersonville)
Mad River, Washington County , 22 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River)
Winooski River, Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury)
Joe's Brook River, Calendonia County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (West Danville to covered bridge)
Little River, Washington County , 24 miles away, Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River)
 Ski Areas Near Lamoille River - Wild Branch:
Jay Peak, Vermont , 17 miles away, 2153 vertical feet
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 22 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 23 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
Mont Sutton, Quebec , 26 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Owls Head, Quebec , 26 miles away, 1772 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 28 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 34 miles away, 433 vertical feet
Ski Bromont, Quebec , 37 miles away, 1271 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 37 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 37 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lamoille River - Wild Branch:
Commodores Inn, Stowe , 17 miles away
Golden Eagle Resort, Stowe , 17 miles away
Green Mountain Inn, Stowe , 17 miles away
The Stowe Inn and Tavern, Stowe , 17 miles away
Town And Country Resort, Stowe , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lamoille River - Wild Branch:
Mountain View Campground, Morrisville, 5 miles away
Lakeview Camping Area, Eden Mills, 7 miles away
Idle Hours Campground, Hardwick, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Lamoille River - Wild Branch:
Bayley Hazen Military Road Trail, Orleans County , 13 miles away
Kettle Pond Trail, Caledonia County , 18 miles away
Osmore Pond Hiking Loop, Caledonia County , 19 miles away
Owls Head Trail, Caledonia County , 19 miles away
Big Deer Mountain Trail, Caledonia County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Lamoille River - Wild Branch

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