Vermont whitewater - Ridley Brook, Green Mountains, Washington County Washington county, Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2 miles   This section of Ridley Brook is 2 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The starting point is not too far from Barre, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Vermont tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good     rivers. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. 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. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. The campgrounds here at Ridley Brook are pretty good. The scenic beauty of Vermont and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater paddling here in the Green Mountains is a great experience. Ridley Brook doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River section is the only one. Briefly about the general area: Man, is there a heap of exciting things to do in the Green Mountains. Have a splendid hiking adventure along the Sawmill Loop Trail; don't leave Ridley Brook without   first paying a visit to Bolton Falls. From a rain point of view Ridley Brook is a relatively normal location; the month with most of the rain is August, and February is when it's the driest. While you're here at Ridley Brook you can take a hike along the Stevenson Brook Trail; everybody close by loves skiing at Bolton Valley. All through the warm months, highs frequently are in the 80's at Ridley Brook. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are generally in the 20's, and night lows throughout the winter for Ridley Brook tend to be in the 0's. At this river you will always have a good time. Ridley Brook, Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.33186 Longitude: -72.8367 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.3575 Longitude: -72.82758 Paddler input for Ridley Brook, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ridley Brook, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: BURLINGTON WSO AP 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Waterbury - Stowe, Waterbury 6 miles away Visit this charming Waterbury-Stowe hotel located at the recreational crossroads of the Green Mountains in Vermont! The Best Western Waterbury-Stowe Inn offers guests the perfect balance between acti... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Vermont Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Barre, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Barre, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Ridley Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ridley Brook.   Whitewater Near Ridley Brook: Little River, Washington County , 4 miles away, Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River) Winooski River, Washington County , 8 miles away, Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury) Huntington River, Chittenden County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road) Mad River, Washington County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River) Little River - West Branch, Lamoille County , 10 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fosters to Recreation Path parking lot) Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho) Lamoille River, Lamoille County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Slide Falls to Jeffersonville) New Haven River, Addison County , 18 miles away, Class V - 1.3 miles long (West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge) Minister Brook, Washington County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kimball Road to Route 12) Browns River, Chittenden County , 19 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Westford to Lamoille river)   Ski Areas Near Ridley Brook: Bolton Valley, Vermont , 4 miles away, 1634 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 9 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Stowe, Vermont , 10 miles away, 2360 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 11 miles away, 350 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 11 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 12 miles away, 2610 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 34 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 36 miles away, 3050 vertical feet Jay Peak, Vermont , 37 miles away, 2153 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ridley Brook: Best Western Waterbury - Stowe, Waterbury , 6 miles away Weathertop Mountain Inn, Waitsfield , 8 miles away Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe , 8 miles away Tucker Hill Inn And Restaurant, Waitsfield , 8 miles away Northern Lights Lodge, Stowe , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ridley Brook: Duxbury Campground, Waterbury, 5 miles away On The Loose Expeditions, Huntington, 9 miles away Gold Brook Campground, Stowe, 10 miles away   Trails Near Ridley Brook: Sawmill Loop Trail, Washington County , 4 miles away Stevenson Brook Trail, Washington County , 4 miles away Dalley Loop Trail, Washington County , 4 miles away Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail, Washington County , 6 miles away Nose Dive Trail, Chittenden County , 8 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ridley Brook: Blush Hill Country Club, Waterbury , 5 miles away West Bolton Golf Club, Waterbury , 7 miles away Country Club of Vermont, Waterbury Center , 7 miles away