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.
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