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
  The put-in location is a short drive from Rutland, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Middlebury River is 2.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The average Vermont whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget
    that many runs in this state are very easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature
are great reasons to come. The natural beauty of Vermont and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There's camping available near Middlebury River. There are no other sections to paddle along Middlebury River than the Ripton to East Middlebury section. The beautiful Green Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
Take a hike on the Oak Ridge Trail; hiking along the Keewaydin Trail is brilliant fun. All through the long summer days here at Middlebury River, high temperatures generally reach
 
the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Middlebury River are in the 0's.
The annual rain here at Middlebury River is about average; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily August, that's the one that rains the most while February is ordinarily the driest month. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Green Mountains.

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

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Current weather conditions at Middlebury River, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: BURLINGTON WSO AP 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Courtyard By Marriott Middlebury, Middlebury
6 miles away
The Middlebury Courtyard is Vermont's newest and most unique Marriott property (opened in 2004). Combining New England design and decor with modern services and amenities, the new Middlebury Courtyar...

The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury
7 miles away
Since 1827 the historic Middlebury Inn has been welcoming guests from all over the world. With 70 beautifully- newly restored rooms- and small town customer service- the Middlebury Inn is known for it...

Clay Brook at Sugarbush, Warren
14 miles away
Be one of the first to experience Luxury at the base of Sugarbush Ski Resort this Winter. The 110 Room ski-in/ski-out facility comes complete with an outdoor heated pool-hot tub- fitness facility- res...



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OUTDOORS
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, 2200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Middlebury River:
Courtyard By Marriott 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

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