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    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 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...   Green Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Green Mountains. Green Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Green Mountains. All Vermont Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Vermont. Books about whitewater paddling on Mad River, Vermont List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Mad River, Vermont. 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.   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