Vermont whitewater - Walloomsac River, Bennington County Bennington county, Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     4 miles   The wonderful Bennington County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington section of Walloomsac River in Bennington County is 4 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Bennington, as you can see on the road map further down. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. If you'll be staying in     a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington section is the only paddling section along Walloomsac River. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Vermont are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Briefly about the general area: All through the summertime months at Walloomsac River highs are frequently in the 80's with nighttime   lows in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Walloomsac River fall into the 0's. Walloomsac River gets a normal amount of yearly rain; August is the month that gets the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. The West Ridge Trail is a pleasant hiking trail close to Walloomsac River, and nearby you'll stumble on a wooded vicinity called Bennington Municipal Forest. If the weather is tremendous here at Walloomsac River, you can go for a hike along the Bald Mountain Trail. Walloomsac River, Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.89527 Longitude: -73.13389 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.88694 Longitude: -73.19584 Paddler input for Walloomsac River, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Walloomsac River, Vermont Local climate location: SALEM 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Knights Inn Bennington, Bennington 3 miles away Welcome To The Knights Inn. We Take Special Pride In Inviting You To Stay With Us At The Knights Inn. We are Not Just Any Motor Inn, We are A Pleasant Break In Your Travels, Where Fun, Relaxation An... Midtown Motel, Bennington 3 miles away This lovely 24 room motel is located next door to the historic Bennington Museum. Walk to downtown restaurants-shopping and area businesses. All rooms with micro/fridge-hbo/cable.t.v. A.C. full tub/sh... Alexandra B and B, Bennington 3 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 ...   All Vermont Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Vermont. Books about whitewater paddling on Walloomsac River, Vermont List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Walloomsac River, 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 Walloomsac River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Walloomsac River.   Whitewater Near Walloomsac River: Roaring Branch, Windham County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas) Green River, Berkshire County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 8.15 miles long (US Route 7 to Hoosic River) Battenkill River, Bennington County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 11 miles long (Manchester to NY border) Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County , 15 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County , 16 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Windham County , 16 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Cold River, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River)   Ski Areas Near Walloomsac River: Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 13 miles away, 300 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 19 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Snow Valley, Vermont , 21 miles away, 700 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 21 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Bromley, Vermont , 23 miles away, 1334 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 750 vertical feet Willard Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 505 vertical feet   Hotels Near Walloomsac River: Knights Inn Bennington, Bennington , 3 miles away Midtown Motel, Bennington , 3 miles away Alexandra B and B, Bennington , 3 miles away Best Western New Englander Motor Inn, Bennington , 3 miles away Orchards Hotel, Williamstown , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Walloomsac River: Holysmoke Camps, Shaftsbury, 4 miles away Shady Acres Campground, Bennington County, 5 miles away Greenwood Lodge And Campsites, Bennington, 7 miles away   Trails Near Walloomsac River: Bald Mountain Trail, Bennington County , 1 miles away West Ridge Trail, Bennington County , 4 miles away Atwood Trail, Bennington County , 6 miles away Old Stage Trail, Bennington County , 7 miles away Healing Springs Nature Trail, Bennington County , 7 miles away   Golf Courses Near Walloomsac River: MT Anthony Country Club, Bennington , 1 miles away   Lakes Near Walloomsac River