Vermont whitewater - Missisquoi River, Franklin County

Franklin county, East Richford to Lake Champlain section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The beautiful scenery of Franklin County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This is the only paddling stretch along Missisquoi River. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots
    of paddling places. The starting location is a short drive from Burlington-South Burlington, as you can see on the road map further down. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're a camper
you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
A forest near Missisquoi River is Enosburg Falls Municipal Forest, and Little Pinnacle is an attention-grabbing site to have a look at while at Missisquoi River. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Missisquoi River. Summer overnight lows drop down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are ordinarily in the 20's, and night
 
lows in the 0's for Missisquoi River.
Missisquoi River is a relatively wet place generally with a good deal of rain; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is February.

Missisquoi River, East Richford to Lake Champlain road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 51.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.93638
Longitude: -72.40973

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.99499
Longitude: -73.15306

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Current weather conditions at Missisquoi River, Vermont
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Local climate location: ENOSBURG FALLS 28 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Stowe Mountain Lodge, Stowe
21 miles away

La Quinta Inn & Suites St. Albans, Saint Albans
22 miles away
Just minutes from Lake Champlain in the heart of the 'Maple Sugar Capitol of the World,' the newly renovated La Quinta Inn & Suites St. Albans is an ideal choice for travelers in search of value and c...

Stowe Inn at The Mountain and Condominiums, Stowe
22 miles away
Located at the base of Mt. Mansfield- Stowe Inn at The Mountain and Condominiums offer mountainside accommodations- located a leisurely 10 minute scenic drive from historic Stowe Village. Stowe Mounta...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Burlington-South Burlington, Vermont
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Burlington-South Burlington, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Missisquoi River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Missisquoi River.
 Whitewater Near Missisquoi River:
Lamoille River, Lamoille County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Slide Falls to Jeffersonville)
Gihon River, Lamoille County , 19 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (VT 100c to covered bridge)
Browns River, Chittenden County , 23 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Westford to Lamoille river)
Little River - West Branch, Lamoille County , 23 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fosters to Recreation Path parking lot)
Lamoille River - Wild Branch, Orleans / Lamoille County , 29 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Craftsbury to Wolcott)
Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 29 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho)
Little River, Washington County , 29 miles away, Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River)
 Ski Areas Near Missisquoi River:
Jay Peak, Vermont , 19 miles away, 2153 vertical feet
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 19 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 21 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 27 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 31 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 39 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 41 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 60 miles away, 433 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 62 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Burke Mountain, Vermont , 64 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Missisquoi River:
Stowe Mountain Lodge, Stowe , 21 miles away
La Quinta Inn & Suites St. Albans, Saint Albans , 22 miles away
Stowe Inn at The Mountain and Condominiums, Stowe , 22 miles away
Northern Lights Lodge, Stowe , 23 miles away
Northern Lights Lodge, Stowe , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Missisquoi River:
Millpond Campground, Franklin, 5 miles away
Hazen's Notch Campground, Montgomery, 13 miles away
Brewster River Campground, Jeffersonville, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Missisquoi River:
Bayley Hazen Military Road Trail, Orleans County , 18 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Missisquoi River:
Enosburg Falls Country Club, Enosburg Falls , 4 miles away

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