Vermont whitewater - Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Green Mountains, Orange County Orange county, Strafford to Rices Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     5 miles   The put-in is not too far from Lebanon, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Vermont are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Orange County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Strafford to Rices Mill section is one of them. There are campgrounds quite near the river     where you can camp. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The Strafford to Rices Mill section of Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch in Orange County is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The river winds through the Green Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch is not far at all from Lebanon. Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch gets a typical amount   of rain; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while February is commonly the driest month. Summer brings highs in the 70's to Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, and the night is quite colder of course, regularly in the 50's. During the winter highs are mostly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch are in the 0's. Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Strafford to Rices Mill road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.94805 Longitude: -72.36112 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.83 Longitude: -72.29223 Paddler input for Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: MONTPELIER FAA AP 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Residence Inn Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon 12 miles away FREE high-speed Internet access at the Residence Inn Hanover Lebanon! Set in the scenic Connecticut River Valley near the Vermont border, you'll find the Residence Inn Hanover Lebanon. ... Courtyard Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon 12 miles away The Courtyard Hanover Lebanon is the Upper Valley's Newest Hotel! Located just minutes from Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center, Dartmouth College, Hypertherm, FujiFilms Dimatix,Ansys, and Tele Atlas, ... Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction 12 miles away This is an authentic railroad era hotel situated in the village of White River Jct. Vermont which is part of the larger Dartmouth College community. It is one mile from the interstate highways - 89 a...   Green Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Green Mountains. Green Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Green Mountains. All Vermont Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Vermont. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Ompompanoosuc River, Orange County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge) Waits River, Orange County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Waits River Village to Route 25B) White River - First Branch, Orange County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam) White River, Orange County , 13 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford) Ottauquechee River, Windsor County , 14 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1 miles long (Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4) Mascoma River, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class V - 0.33 miles long (Lebanon) Bloods Brook, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Ledges) Mascoma River, Grafton County , 15 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.9 miles long (Mascoma Lake to Route 4) Connecticut River, Windsor County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls) Wells River, Caledonia/Orange County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 9.5 miles long (Groton to Wells River Village)   Ski Areas Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Whaleback, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 700 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 19 miles away, 650 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 20 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ascutney, Vermont , 23 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 36 miles away, 3050 vertical feet Okemo, Vermont , 36 miles away, 2210 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 37 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 39 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Residence Inn Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 12 miles away Courtyard Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 12 miles away Hotel Coolidge, White River Junction , 12 miles away The Trumbull House Bed And Breakfast, Hanover , 12 miles away Comfort Inn White River Junction, White River Junction , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Rest N' Nest Campground, East Thetford, 9 miles away Rest n' Nest Campground, Thetford Center, 9 miles away Storrs Pond Recreation Area, Hanover, 10 miles away   Trails Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Wrights Mountain Trail, Orange County , 14 miles away Dartmouth Outing Club Trail, Grafton County , 15 miles away Grimes Hill Road, Grafton County , 17 miles away Mount Peg Foot and Bridal Trails, Windsor County , 18 miles away Silver Ledge Trail, Caledonia County , 19 miles away   Lakes Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch