Vermont whitewater - Middlebury River, Green Mountains, Addison County Addison county, Ripton to East Middlebury section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.6 miles   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Addison County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. 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 rivers. The wild scenery of the Green Mountains is great. The starting point is not too far from Rutland, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The Ripton to East Middlebury section of Middlebury River is 2.6 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Ripton to East Middlebury section is the only paddling section along Middlebury River. Briefly about the general area: Middlebury River gets a normal amount of rain; August is the wettest month with most rain, and February is when it's the driest. Yep, outdoors entertaining   things truly is bountiful here in the Green Mountains. For the duration of the days of summer at Middlebury River highs are regularly in the 80's; the nighttime is a tad cooler of course, commonly in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Middlebury River are in the 0's. There is a good hiking trail next to Middlebury River called the Oak Ridge Trail; nearby you discover the Keewaydin Trail which is a good hiking trail. Middlebury River, Ripton to East Middlebury road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2.6 miles Average Gradient: 200 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.9743 Longitude: -73.04091 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.9701 Longitude: -73.0868 Paddler input for Middlebury River, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Middlebury River, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: BURLINGTON WSO AP 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Middlebury River.   Whitewater Near Middlebury River: New Haven River, Addison County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Baldwin Creek to Otter Creek) New Haven River, Addison County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1.3 miles long (West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge) Otter Creek, Rutland / Addison County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Above Bleeders Dam to Bleeders Dam) Lewis Creek, Chittendon / Addison County , 17 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain) Huntington River, Chittenden County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road) Clarendon River, Rutland County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Clarendon Springs to West Rutland) Poultney River, Rutland County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam) Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 24 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho) Poultney River, Washington County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam) Ridley Brook, Washington County , 24 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River)   Ski Areas Near Middlebury River: Sugarbush, Vermont , 14 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 15 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 22 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 22 miles away, 350 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 25 miles away, 3050 vertical feet Bolton Valley, Vermont , 27 miles away, 1634 vertical feet Stowe, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2360 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 36 miles away, 2610 vertical feet Okemo, Vermont , 37 miles away, 2210 vertical feet   Hotels Near Middlebury River: Courtyard Middlebury, Middlebury , 6 miles away The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury , 7 miles away Clay Brook at Sugarbush, Warren , 14 miles away The Bridges Family Resort And Tennis Club, Warren , 15 miles away The Sugarbush Inn, Warren , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Middlebury River: Waterhouse Campground and Marina, Salisbury, 4 miles away Moosalamoo Campground, Addison County, 4 miles away United States Forest Service Mount Moosalamoo Campground, Addison County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Middlebury River: Oak Ridge Trail, Addison County , 2 miles away Keewaydin Trail, Addison County , 2 miles away Mount Moosalamoo Trail, Addison County , 2 miles away Mount Moosalamoo Trail, Addison County , 3 miles away Nature Trail, Addison County , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Middlebury River