Vermont whitewater - Mad River, Green Mountains, Washington County

Washington county, Middle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(V)     4 miles
  The Middle section of Mad River in Vermont is 4 miles long and has been rated as a class I(V) section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Washington County and the water flowing gracefully down Mad River make the trip here worthwhile. There are no other stretches to paddle along Mad River than the Middle stretch. The average Vermont whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Great exercise and just being out on
    the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The beauty of the Green Mountains is a great plus for this river. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are plenty of hotels here
if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Mad River comes with high temperatures in the 60's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 10's, and overnight lows at Mad River through the winter commonly descend into the 0's. A normal amount of rain falls here at Mad River; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February.
On a great day at Mad River you can take a hike along the Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(V)
Length: 4 miles
  

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Current weather conditions at Mad River, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: MOUNT MANSFIELD 18 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Waterbury - Stowe, Waterbury
5 miles away
Visit this charming Waterbury-Stowe hotel located at the recreational crossroads of the Green Mountains in Vermont! The Best Western Waterbury-Stowe Inn offers guests the perfect balance between acti...

Weathertop Mountain Inn, Waitsfield
8 miles away
Not your typical country Inn....Asian antiques and art eclectic evening cuisine and numerous amenities to enhance your visit to Vermonts Mad River Valley. Guests can expect thoughtful amenities and...

Tucker Hill Inn And Restaurant, Waitsfield
9 miles away
On 14 acres of delightful woodland streams and mature perennial gardens and just a mile from scenic Route 100 the Tucker Hill Inn seamlessly combines the rustic elegance of a traditional Vermont bed a...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mad River.
 Ski Areas Near Mad River:
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 11 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 12 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 12 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 14 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 16 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 18 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 28 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 30 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 32 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 32 miles away, 650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mad River:
Best Western Waterbury - Stowe, Waterbury , 5 miles away
Weathertop Mountain Inn, Waitsfield , 8 miles away
Tucker Hill Inn And Restaurant, Waitsfield , 9 miles away
Sugarbush Condos, Warren , 9 miles away
Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mad River:
Duxbury Campground, Waterbury, 3 miles away
Gold Brook Campground, Stowe, 9 miles away
Stowe Hollow Campground, Lamoille County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Mad River:
Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail, Washington County , 8 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
Catamount Cross Country Trail, Washington County , 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Mad River

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