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 in Vermont is 3.5 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Vermont scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas stretch     is the only paddling stretch along Roaring Branch. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bennington, as you can see on the road map further down. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. When you're paddling down a Green Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly about the general area: At this river you will always have a good time. Have a delightful hiking adventure along the West Ridge Trail; what would a place like Roaring Branch be without out of the   ordinary nearby features like Bulls Head. The high level of rain makes Roaring Branch a relatively wet spot; through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February. High temperatures at Roaring Branch through the summer are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Roaring Branch. That right there is heaps of enjoyable stuff already but it goes on, the Green Mountains has it all. There's a great forest in close proximity to Roaring Branch called Arlington Municipal Forest, and since you're here you will meet lots of people from close by Bennington. Don't leave Roaring Branch without first checking out Whetstone Bluff, and going for a hike along the Lye Brook Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. 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... Manchester View Fine Lodging, Manchester Center 4 miles away There are 36 rooms and suites set on 10 landscaped acres all with magnificent views from individual balconies or decks. Our accommodations run the gamut with individual color schemes and furnishings -... Inns at the Equinox, Manchester 6 miles away The Inns at the Equinox is a historic AAA-Four Diamond resort that recently went through 200 million dollars in renovations and is positioned at the base of Mount Equinox in the quaint village of Manc...   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 Manchester View Fine Lodging, Manchester Center , 4 miles away Inns at the Equinox, Manchester , 6 miles away Alexandra B and B, 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