Vermont whitewater - Wardsboro Brook, Green Mountains, Windham County

Windham county, North Wardsboro to West River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     4.5 miles
  The nature scenery of Windham County and the water flowing gracefully down Wardsboro Brook will make you feel great. The North Wardsboro to West River section of Wardsboro Brook is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The North Wardsboro to West River section is the only paddling section along Wardsboro Brook. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature
    will make you glad you came. The starting location is a short drive from Bennington, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. On this
section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The campgrounds here at Wardsboro Brook are pretty good. The beauty of the Green Mountains is a great plus for this river. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the months of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Wardsboro Brook. Summer nighttime lows dip down to the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 30's while the
 
cold winter nights at Wardsboro Brook are in the 10's. Go for a hike on the Overlook Trail, and don't leave Wardsboro Brook without first going for a hike along the Railroad Bed Trail.
Life's too short to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Green Mountains. Wardsboro Brook is a wet location that gets a large amount of precipitation; through the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Wardsboro Brook, North Wardsboro to West River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 4.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.04055
Longitude: -72.79334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.06833
Longitude: -72.73945

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Current weather conditions at Wardsboro Brook, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: RUTLAND 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton Mountain
7 miles away
Located in southern Vermont, just four hours from metropolitan New York, Stratton Mountain is the base camp to enjoy all that a Green Mountain getaway vacation can offer...

Mount Snow Condominiums, West Dover
9 miles away
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Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover
10 miles away
Full service resort hotel with 198 rooms & suites situated slope side on Mount Snow. On-site restaurant, pub, convenience store, retail outlet ,full service spa and health club. Bell/valet service. ...



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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 Wardsboro Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Wardsboro Brook.
 Whitewater Near Wardsboro Brook:
Ball Mountain Brook, Windham County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.5 miles long (Metcalf Road to Jamaica State Park)
West River, Windham County , 3 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Salmon Hole to Route 100)
Winhall River, Windham / Bennington County , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 4.5 miles long (Grahamville School Road to Winhall Campgrounds)
West River, Windham County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Londonderry rapids)
Rock River, Windham County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (South Newfane to West River)
West River, Windham County , 9 miles away, Class III - 2.75 miles long (Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park)
Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir)
Deerfield River, Windham County , 14 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir)
Green River, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge)
Saxton's River, Windham County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Grafton to Connecticut River)
 Ski Areas Near Wardsboro Brook:
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 7 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Mount Snow, Vermont , 10 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Stratton, Vermont , 10 miles away, 2003 vertical feet
Haystack, Vermont , 11 miles away, 1160 vertical feet
Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 14 miles away, 1334 vertical feet
Snow Valley, Vermont , 16 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 16 miles away, 204 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 18 miles away, 2210 vertical feet
Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 23 miles away, 1180 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 29 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Wardsboro Brook:
Stratton Mountain Resort, Stratton Mountain , 7 miles away
Mount Snow Condominiums, West Dover , 9 miles away
Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BRATTLEBORO, Brattleboro , 17 miles away
Super 8 Brattleboro, Brattleboro , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Wardsboro Brook:
Bald Mountain Camp Ground, Townshend, 6 miles away
Camperama, Townshend, 7 miles away
Kenolie Village Campground, Newfane, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Wardsboro Brook:
Overlook Trail, Windham County , 3 miles away
Railroad Bed Trail, Windham County , 3 miles away
Hamilton Falls Trail, Windham County , 4 miles away
Mount Olga Trail, Windham County , 11 miles away
Ghost Trail, Windham County , 11 miles away

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