Vermont whitewater - Ompompanoosuc River, Green Mountains, Orange County

Orange county, West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     8 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Lebanon, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Vermont and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Vermont is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. For all you camping people there are
    campgrounds nearby. The West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. This section of Ompompanoosuc River in Orange County is 8 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The
wild scenery of the Green Mountains is great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
The yearly rainfall here at Ompompanoosuc River is about average; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one
 
that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February. West Fairlee Municipal Forest is a glorious forest region near Ompompanoosuc River.
During the warm days of summer here at Ompompanoosuc River, high temperatures commonly reach the 70's. Summer nighttime lows sink down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Ompompanoosuc River are in the 0's.

Ompompanoosuc River, West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.96222
Longitude: -72.29834

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.85805
Longitude: -72.26417

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Current weather conditions at Ompompanoosuc River, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: MONTPELIER FAA AP 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Trumbull House Bed And Breakfast, Hanover
12 miles away
Hanovers first and finest Bed and Breakfast offers luxury country lodgings just four miles east of Dartmouth College and three miles from the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center. Situated on 16 lovely ...

Residence Inn By Marriott Lebanon/Hanover, Lebanon
12 miles away
The Residence Inn Hanover Lebanon offers studio, 1- & 2-bedroom suites near Dartmouth College, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center & area attractions. Free high-speed Internet, hot breakfast buffet & w...

Courtyard by Marriott Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon
12 miles away
The Courtyard Hanover Lebanon is located near several corporations, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth College. Accommodations feature spacious rooms with free Internet, indoor pool and ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Ompompanoosuc River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ompompanoosuc River.
 Whitewater Near Ompompanoosuc River:
Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Orange County , 3 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Strafford to Rices Mill)
Waits River, Orange County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Waits River Village to Route 25B)
Mascoma River, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class V - 0.33 miles long (Lebanon)
Mascoma River, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.9 miles long (Mascoma Lake to Route 4)
Bloods Brook, Grafton County , 15 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Ledges)
White River - First Branch, Orange County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam)
Ottauquechee River, Windsor County , 16 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1 miles long (Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4)
White River, Orange County , 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford)
Wells River, Caledonia/Orange County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 9.5 miles long (Groton to Wells River Village)
Connecticut River, Windsor County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Ompompanoosuc River:
Whaleback, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 22 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 23 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 26 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 37 miles away, 433 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 39 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 39 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ompompanoosuc River:
The Trumbull House Bed And Breakfast, Hanover , 12 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Lebanon/Hanover, Lebanon , 12 miles away
Courtyard by Marriott Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 12 miles away
Lebanon Days Inn, Lebanon , 13 miles away
Coolidge Hotel, White River Junction , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ompompanoosuc River:
Rest n' Nest Campground, Thetford Center, 7 miles away
Rest N' Nest Campground, East Thetford, 7 miles away
Wilder Lake Campground, Grafton County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Ompompanoosuc River:
Wrights Mountain Trail, Orange County , 10 miles away
Dartmouth Outing Club Trail, Grafton County , 13 miles away
Grimes Hill Road, Grafton County , 14 miles away
Silver Ledge Trail, Caledonia County , 18 miles away
Clark Pond Loop, Grafton County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Ompompanoosuc River

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