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 Baldwin Creek to Otter Creek stretch of New Haven River is 13 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Vermont and the water flowing gracefully down New Haven River will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Rutland, as you can see on the road map further down.     Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Baldwin Creek to Otter Creek section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: All through the warm days of summer, highs ordinarily are in the 80's at New Haven River. Throughout the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. Through the winter the highs are mostly in the 20's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at New Haven   River sink into the 0's. There's fine hiking along the Beaver Meadow Trail. There's a forest here at New Haven River called Middleblury Municipal Forest, and tremendous hiking is available along the Abbey Pond Trail. From a precipitation point of view New Haven River is a relatively normal location; the month with most of the rain is August; the driest month is February. 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 Paddler input for New Haven River, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at New Haven River, Vermont Local climate location: BURLINGTON WSO AP 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Courtyard Middlebury, Middlebury 6 miles away Get FREE high-speed Internet access at this Courtyard The Middlebury Courtyard is Vermont's most unique Marriott property (opened in 2004). Combining New England design and decor such as it... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Rutland, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Rutland, Vermont, the metro area neareast to New Haven River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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, 2210 vertical feet   Hotels Near New Haven River: Courtyard 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