Vermont whitewater - Nulhegan River, Green Mountains, Essex County
Essex
county,
East Brighton Bridge to Connecticut River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 13 miles
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 less demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Berlin, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Nulhegan River in Essex County is 13 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. 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. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors
will make you glad you came. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The natural beauty of Essex County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. There are no other stretches to paddle along Nulhegan River than the East Brighton Bridge to Connecticut River stretch. The beauty of the Green Mountains is a great plus for this river.
Briefly about the general area: Nulhegan River is a good place of typical rainfall; the
wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is February. Take a hike on the Loggers Loop Trail. Summer at Nulhegan River comes with high temperatures in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's, and night lows at Nulhegan River through the wintertime frequently descend into the-10's.
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