Vermont whitewater - Mad River, Green Mountains, Washington County Washington county, 1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(V)     2 miles   This section of Mad River in Vermont is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+(V) section by American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Vermont are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The scenic beauty of Washington County and the     beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. If you're coming from Barre it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The 1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River section is the only paddling section along Mad River. Whitewater paddling here in the Green Mountains is a great experience. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: At Mad River during the days of summer highs are in the 60's, and throughout   the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 10's, and night lows at Mad River all through the wintertime frequently plunge into the 0's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Mad River; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest of the months is February. Mad River, 1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+(V) Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.28563 Longitude: -72.71 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.3059 Longitude: -72.69655 Paddler input for Mad River, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Mad River, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: MOUNT MANSFIELD 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Waterbury-Stowe, Waterbury 4 miles away Visit this charming Waterbury-Stowe hotel located at the recreational crossroads of the Green Mountains in Vermont! 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Vermont Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Barre, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Barre, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Mad River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Mad River.   Whitewater Near Mad River: Winooski River, Washington County , 2 miles away, Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury) Little River, Washington County , 6 miles away, Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River) Ridley Brook, Washington County , 9 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River) Little River - West Branch, Lamoille County , 10 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fosters to Recreation Path parking lot) Minister Brook, Washington County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kimball Road to Route 12) Lamoille River, Lamoille County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Slide Falls to Jeffersonville) Huntington River, Chittenden County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road) Winooski River, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 24 miles long (Marshfield to Montpelier) Gihon River, Lamoille County , 18 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (VT 100c to covered bridge) Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 21 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho)   Ski Areas Near Mad River: Bolton Valley, Vermont , 12 miles away, 1634 vertical feet Stowe, Vermont , 13 miles away, 2360 vertical feet Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 15 miles away, 2610 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 16 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 16 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 20 miles away, 350 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 29 miles away, 700 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 33 miles away, 650 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 34 miles away, 3050 vertical feet   Hotels Near Mad River: Best Western Waterbury-Stowe, Waterbury , 4 miles away Green Mountain Inn, Stowe , 8 miles away Commodores Inn, Stowe , 8 miles away The Stowe Inn and Tavern, Stowe , 9 miles away CAPITAL INN, Montpelier , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Mad River: Duxbury Campground, Waterbury, 6 miles away Gold Brook Campground, Stowe, 7 miles away Stowe Hollow Campground, Lamoille County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Mad River: Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail, Washington County , 7 miles away Stevenson Brook Trail, Washington County , 8 miles away Dalley Loop Trail, Washington County , 8 miles away Sawmill Loop Trail, Washington County , 9 miles away Haselton Trail, Lamoille County , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Mad River: Country Club of Vermont, Waterbury Center , 4 miles away Blush Hill Country Club, Waterbury , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Mad River