Vermont whitewater - New Haven River, Addison County

Addison county, Baldwin Creek to Otter Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     13 miles
  The wonderful Vermont scenery and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of New Haven River in Vermont is 13 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here.
    The starting point is not too far from Rutland, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Vermont are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that many runs in this state are very easy.
There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Middleblury Municipal Forest is a tremendous forest region next to New Haven River, and don't leave New Haven River without first going for a hike along the Beaver Meadow Trail. The yearly rainfall here at New Haven River is about average; through the month of August
 
you get the most rain around here, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
There are brilliant places to discover along the Abbey Pond Trail. For the duration of the months of summer highs here at New Haven River get into the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at New Haven River are in the 0's.

New Haven River, Baldwin Creek to Otter Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 13 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.08611
Longitude: -72.99056

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.05749
Longitude: -73.18028

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RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near New Haven River.
 Whitewater Near New Haven River:
New Haven River, Addison County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1.3 miles long (West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge)
Middlebury River, Addison County , 5 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Ripton to East Middlebury)
Otter Creek, Rutland / Addison County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Above Bleeders Dam to Bleeders Dam)
Lewis Creek, Chittendon / Addison County , 12 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain)
Huntington River, Chittenden County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road)
Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 20 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho)
Ridley Brook, Washington County , 22 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River)
Boquet River, Essex County , 24 miles away, Class II-V - 22.7 miles long (Boquet to Willsboro)
Clarendon River, Rutland County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Clarendon Springs to West Rutland)
La Chute River, Essex County , 25 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.5 miles long (Lake George to Lake Champlain)
 Ski Areas Near New Haven River:
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 13 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 13 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 18 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 24 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 26 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 30 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Stowe, Vermont , 31 miles away, 2360 vertical feet
Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2610 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 38 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 42 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near New Haven River:
Courtyard By Marriott Middlebury, Middlebury , 6 miles away
The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury , 6 miles away
Clay Brook at Sugarbush, Warren , 14 miles away
The Sugarbush Inn, Warren , 14 miles away
The Bridges Family Resort And Tennis Club, Warren , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near New Haven River:
Green Mountain Family Campground, Bristol, 0 miles away
Maple Hill Campsites, Bristol, 3 miles away
Green Mt. Family Campground, Bristol, 4 miles away
 Trails Near New Haven River:
Abbey Pond Trail, Addison County , 2 miles away
Beaver Meadow Trail, Addison County , 3 miles away
Oak Ridge Trail, Addison County , 7 miles away
Keewaydin Trail, Addison County , 7 miles away
Mount Moosalamoo Trail, Addison County , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near New Haven River

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