Vermont whitewater - Ottauquechee River, Green Mountains, Windsor County

Windsor county, Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(V)     1 miles
  The scenic beauty of Vermont and the water flowing gracefully down Ottauquechee River will make you feel great. The Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4 stretch of Ottauquechee River in Windsor County is 1 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III+(V) section of whitewater. The Green Mountains scenery is wonderful. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Vermont tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This stretch is very short so better bring
    some good walking shoes. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Lebanon, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There are many good hotels to choose
from, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Ottauquechee River. The campgrounds here at Ottauquechee River are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
Ottauquechee River gets a typical amount of precipitation; most of the rain falls during August, and February on the other hand is the driest.
 
For the period of the days of summer at Ottauquechee River highs are frequently in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures plunge down into the 50's. All through the winter highs are frequently in the 20's with temperatures at Ottauquechee River dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.

Ottauquechee River, Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(V)
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.64305
Longitude: -72.40806

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.63555
Longitude: -72.41028

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Current weather conditions at Ottauquechee River, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: ROCHESTER 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Comfort Suites White River Junction, White River Junction
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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 Ottauquechee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ottauquechee River.
 Whitewater Near Ottauquechee River:
Connecticut River, Windsor County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls)
Bloods Brook, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Ledges)
White River, Orange County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford)
Mascoma River, Grafton County , 12 miles away, Class V - 0.33 miles long (Lebanon)
White River - First Branch, Orange County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam)
Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Orange County , 14 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Strafford to Rices Mill)
Mascoma River, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.9 miles long (Mascoma Lake to Route 4)
Black River, Windsor County , 16 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Whitesville to Perkinsville)
Ompompanoosuc River, Orange County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge)
Sugar River, Sullivan County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 2.8 miles long (North Newport to Route 103)
 Ski Areas Near Ottauquechee River:
Suicide Six, Vermont , 9 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 10 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 13 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Whaleback, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 27 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 30 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ottauquechee River:
Quality Inn At Quechee Gorge, Quechee , 0 miles away
Super 8 Motel - White River Junction, White River Junction , 5 miles away
Comfort Suites White River Junction, White River Junction , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites White River Junction, White River Junction , 5 miles away
Econo Lodge White River Junction, White River Junction , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ottauquechee River:
Pine Valley Resort Campground, Windsor County, 1 miles away
Maple Leaf Motel and Campground, White River Junction, 4 miles away
Mount Ascutney State Park Campground, Windsor County, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Ottauquechee River:
Mount Peg Foot and Bridal Trails, Windsor County , 7 miles away
Futures Trail, Windsor County , 10 miles away
Slot Trail, Windsor County , 10 miles away
Hang Glider Trail, Windsor County , 10 miles away
Barnard Trail, Windsor County , 19 miles away
 Lakes Near Ottauquechee River

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