Vermont whitewater - New Haven River, Green Mountains, Addison County Addison county, West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1.3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Vermont are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge section of New Haven River is 1.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge section is one of them. This is a very short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over     and over. The put-in location is a short drive from Rutland, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. 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. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The beautiful Green Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The nature scenery of Addison County and the water flowing gracefully down New Haven River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at New Haven River is close to the national average; August is when   you get the most rain here, and February is the month with the least moisture. There's no way anybody can get bored here in the Green Mountains. There are pleasant spots to look at along the Beaver Meadow Trail. At New Haven River all through the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's, and the night is somewhat cooler of course, typically in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are typically in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for New Haven River. Don't leave New Haven River without first going for a hike along the Abbey Pond Trail, and Lincoln Municipal Forest is a forest that you can go to. New Haven River, West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1.3 miles Average Gradient: 165 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.12279 Longitude: -73.0309 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.1291 Longitude: -73.0508 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, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: BURLINGTON WSO AP 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Courtyard By Marriott Middlebury, Middlebury 10 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... Clay Brook at Sugarbush, Warren 10 miles away Be one of the first to experience Luxury at the base of Sugarbush Ski Resort this Winter. 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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 II-IV - 13 miles long (Baldwin Creek to Otter Creek) Middlebury River, Addison County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Ripton to East Middlebury) Huntington River, Chittenden County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road) Lewis Creek, Chittendon / Addison County , 13 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain) Otter Creek, Rutland / Addison County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Above Bleeders Dam to Bleeders Dam) Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 17 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho) Ridley Brook, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River) Little River, Washington County , 22 miles away, Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River) Winooski River, Washington County , 24 miles away, Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury) Mad River, Washington County , 25 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River)   Ski Areas Near New Haven River: Mad River Glen, Vermont , 9 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 10 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 14 miles away, 350 vertical feet Bolton Valley, Vermont , 20 miles away, 1634 vertical feet Stowe, Vermont , 27 miles away, 2360 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 27 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 29 miles away, 2610 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 30 miles away, 3050 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 37 miles away, 700 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 41 miles away, 650 vertical feet   Hotels Near New Haven River: Courtyard By Marriott Middlebury, Middlebury , 10 miles away Clay Brook at Sugarbush, Warren , 10 miles away The Middlebury Inn, Middlebury , 10 miles away The Sugarbush Inn, Warren , 11 miles away The Bridges Family Resort And Tennis Club, Warren , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near New Haven River: Green Mt. Family Campground, Bristol, 1 miles away Rivers Bend Campground, New Haven, 8 miles away Spring Grove Campgrounds, Addison County, 10 miles away   Trails Near New Haven River: Beaver Meadow Trail, Addison County , 4 miles away Abbey Pond Trail, Addison County , 5 miles away Battell Trail, Addison County , 6 miles away Jerusalem Trail, Chittenden County , 7 miles away Emily Proctor Trail, Addison County , 9 miles away   Lakes Near New Haven River