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
  If you're coming from Bennington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington section of Walloomsac River in Vermont is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are no other stretches to paddle along Walloomsac River than the Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington
    stretch. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The scenic
beauty of Bennington County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike on the West Ridge Trail is always a pleasant adventure. You don't must go far from Walloomsac River to enjoy Bennington Municipal Forest,
 
and close by you discover the Bald Mountain Trail which is a perfect hiking trail.
Walloomsac River is a good site of common rainfall; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is February. High temperatures at Walloomsac River during the months of summer are in the 80's, and the nighttime is fairly chillier of course, usually in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are commonly in the 30's while Walloomsac River nighttime low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 0's.

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

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Current weather conditions at Walloomsac River, Vermont
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Local climate location: SALEM 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americas Best Value Inn-Bennington, Bennington
3 miles away
Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn located in beautiful Bennington, VT. We are located on 5 acres of land in the Green Mountains of Vermont. Close to museums, theater, skiing, hiking, colleges, ...

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...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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:
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 Mountain, 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
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 31 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Walloomsac River:
Americas Best Value Inn-Bennington, Bennington , 3 miles away
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
 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

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