Vermont whitewater - Lewis Creek, Chittendon / Addison County

Chittendon / Addison county, Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     10 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Burlington-South Burlington, as you can see on the road map further down. The Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain stretch of Lewis Creek is 10 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. The beautiful scenery of Vermont and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There aren’t any
    hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either
way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
The amount of precipitation that falls at Lewis Creek is close to the national average; through August this area sees the most rain while February is commonly the driest month. High temperatures at Lewis Creek throughout the warm months are in the 80's. Throughout
 
the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are regularly in the 20's; all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Lewis Creek temperatures sink to the 0's.

Lewis Creek, Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 10 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.28111
Longitude: -73.12639

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.24166
Longitude: -73.27167

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Current weather conditions at Lewis Creek, Vermont
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON WSO AP 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

T-Bird Motor Inn, Shelburne
7 miles away

Days Inn Shelburne/Burlington, Shelburne
7 miles away
Welcome to Days Inn Shelburne set back from Rte 7 on spacious/maintained/private grounds in a quiet country setting. We are conveniently located in Historic Shelburne and close to some of the best mu...

Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Shelburne
7 miles away
The Econo Lodge Inn & Suites is an excellent place for families and corporate guests. We offer a complimentary continental breakfast, free wireless internet, outdoor seasonal pool and free local calls...



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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 Lewis Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Lewis Creek.
 Whitewater Near Lewis Creek:
New Haven River, Addison County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Baldwin Creek to Otter Creek)
New Haven River, Addison County , 13 miles away, Class V - 1.3 miles long (West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge)
Boquet River, Essex County , 13 miles away, Class II-V - 22.7 miles long (Boquet to Willsboro)
Huntington River, Chittenden County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road)
Middlebury River, Addison County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Ripton to East Middlebury)
Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho)
Boquet River - North Branch, Essex County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Reber to Bouquet River)
Boquet River, Essex County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Northway to Boquet)
Otter Creek, Rutland / Addison County , 21 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Above Bleeders Dam to Bleeders Dam)
Browns River, Chittenden County , 22 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Westford to Lamoille river)
 Ski Areas Near Lewis Creek:
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 16 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 20 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 22 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 32 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 39 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 42 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Whiteface Mountain, New York , 46 miles away, 3166 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 50 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Lewis Creek:
T-Bird Motor Inn, Shelburne , 7 miles away
Days Inn Shelburne/Burlington, Shelburne , 7 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Shelburne , 7 miles away
Super 8 Burlington, Shelburne , 8 miles away
Comfort Suites South Burlington, South Burlington , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Lewis Creek:
Old Lantern Campground, Charlotte, 4 miles away
Shelburne Camping Area, Shelburne, 6 miles away
Rivers Bend Campground, New Haven, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Lewis Creek:
Abbey Pond Trail, Addison County , 14 miles away
Beaver Meadow Trail, Addison County , 14 miles away
Jerusalem Trail, Chittenden County , 18 miles away
Beane Trail, Chittenden County , 18 miles away
Battell Trail, Addison County , 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Lewis Creek:
Cedar Knoll Country Club, Hinesburg , 7 miles away

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