Vermont whitewater - Roaring Branch, Green Mountains, Windham County Windham county, Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3.5 miles   This stretch of Roaring Branch is 3.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bennington, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are no other stretches to paddle along Roaring Branch than the Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas stretch. When you're paddling down a Green Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time     in nature will have you coming back for more. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is a short paddling stretch so no need to bring snacks. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Windham County and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime months highs here at Roaring Branch reach the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. The winter   brings highs down to the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Roaring Branch fall into the 0's. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Green Mountains. Bulls Head is an exciting place to explore while at Roaring Branch; hiking along the Lye Brook Trail is good fun. Take a hike on the West Ridge Trail; you're sure to run into some friendly people from Bennington here. This is such a wonderful river. Whetstone Bluff is an out of the ordinary thing to catch a glimpse of while you're here at Roaring Branch, and there's a forest here called Arlington Municipal Forest. Roaring Branch is a wet location that gets a large amount of rain; August is when you get the most rain here; the driest of the months is February. Roaring Branch, Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 230 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.04965 Longitude: -73.0839 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.05648 Longitude: -73.11891 Paddler input for Roaring Branch, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Roaring Branch, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: SALEM 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Arcady At The Sunderland Lodge, Arlington 3 miles away SERENE COUNTRY SETTING ON 16 ACRES, QUIET COUNTRY LODGE WITH HOTEL AMENITIES, WOOD FIRED HOT TUB, IN ROOM MINI BARS, CATERING AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AND SUMMER HOLIDAY CLAM BAKES. ARCADY AT THE SUNDE... The Equinox, Manchester 6 miles away The Equinox has a fascinating history, not surprising for a resort that has been the Northeast's destination of choice for generations! Situated on 1,300 acres, between the Green and Taconic Mountains... Alexandra B and B, Bennington 11 miles away An 1859 Vermont Farm House BB Inn with splendid views overlooking the Bennington Monument and Green Mountains of Vermont- the Alexandra BB Inn offers an elegant understated respite for weary business ...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Roaring Branch, Vermont List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Roaring Branch, Vermont. 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 Bennington, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bennington, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Roaring Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Roaring Branch.   Whitewater Near Roaring Branch: Battenkill River, Bennington County , 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 11 miles long (Manchester to NY border) Walloomsac River, Bennington County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington) Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir) Deerfield River, Windham County , 15 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County , 17 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Winhall River, Windham / Bennington County , 18 miles away, Class III+ - 4.5 miles long (Grahamville School Road to Winhall Campgrounds) Big Branch, Rutland County , 18 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail) Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County , 19 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Green River, Berkshire County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 8.15 miles long (US Route 7 to Hoosic River)   Ski Areas Near Roaring Branch: Snow Valley, Vermont , 12 miles away, 700 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 14 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Bromley, Vermont , 14 miles away, 1334 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 15 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 16 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 23 miles away, 300 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Vermont , 24 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Willard Mountain, New York , 29 miles away, 505 vertical feet   Hotels Near Roaring Branch: Arcady At The Sunderland Lodge, Arlington , 3 miles away The Equinox, Manchester , 6 miles away Alexandra B and B, Bennington , 11 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Bennington , 11 miles away Best Western New Englander Motor Inn, Bennington , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Roaring Branch: Howell's Camping Area, Arlington, 4 miles away Camping on the Batten Kill Campground, Arlington, 5 miles away Holysmoke Camps, Shaftsbury, 6 miles away   Trails Near Roaring Branch: West Ridge Trail, Bennington County , 5 miles away Lye Brook Trail, Bennington County , 5 miles away Healing Springs Nature Trail, Bennington County , 6 miles away Branch Pond Trail, Bennington County , 6 miles away Cooridor 7, Windham County , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Roaring Branch