Vermont whitewater - Wells River, Caledonia/Orange County Caledonia/Orange county, Groton to Wells River Village section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     9.5 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Lebanon, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This section of Wells River in Vermont is 9.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. There     aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The wonderful Vermont scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of rain falls here at Wells River; all through August this area sees the most rain; February on the other hand is the driest. Through the summertime here at Wells   River, high temperatures usually reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Wells River. Wells River, Groton to Wells River Village road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 9.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.20949 Longitude: -72.19731 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.15499 Longitude: -72.04741 Paddler input for Wells River, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wells River, Vermont Local climate location: SAINT JOHNSBURY 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn & Suites, Saint Johnsbury 13 miles away Set in the green mountains, this beautifully landscaped hotel features an indoor heated pool, sauna, whirlpool, fitness room, video arcade, and guest laundry. Each elegantly appointed mini-suite offer... Fairbanks Inn, Saint Johnsbury 13 miles away New to the Fairbanks Inn: High Speed Wireless Internet Service. Embrace leisure in one of our 45 charming, guest-enhanced guestrooms, spacious mini-suites, romantic honeymoon suites, and pet-friendly ... Holiday Motel and Annex, Saint Johnsbury 14 miles away Embrace leisure in one of our 62 charming, newly decorated spacious guestrooms, designed with classic Vermont charm and comfort bed and breakfast style for restful, romantic or relaxing retreats. We h...   All Vermont Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Vermont. Books about whitewater paddling on Wells River, Vermont List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Wells 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 Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Wells River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wells River.   Whitewater Near Wells River: Wells River, Orange County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Old Bridge to Lower Dam) Waits River, Orange County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Waits River Village to Route 25B) Joe's Brook River, Calendonia County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (West Danville to covered bridge) Wild Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 11 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Route 302) Ompompanoosuc River, Orange County , 17 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge) Wild Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Wildwood to Covered Bridge) Pond Brook River, Grafton County , 20 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Baker Pond to Wentworth) Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Orange County , 20 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Strafford to Rices Mill) Ammonoosuc River, Coos County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Littleton to Lisbon) Baker River, Grafton County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 118 to Wentworth)   Ski Areas Near Wells River: Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 20 miles away, 433 vertical feet Burke Mountain, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2011 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2180 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 39 miles away, 650 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 39 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 42 miles away, 1510 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wells River: Comfort Inn & Suites, Saint Johnsbury , 13 miles away Fairbanks Inn, Saint Johnsbury , 13 miles away Holiday Motel and Annex, Saint Johnsbury , 14 miles away Ammonoosuc Inn, Lisbon , 16 miles away Sunset Hill House, Franconia , 23 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wells River: Pleasant Valley Camp Grounds, Wells River, 5 miles away Warners Campground, Caledonia County, 5 miles away Harvey's Lake Cabins And Campground, Barnet, 7 miles away   Trails Near Wells River: Wrights Mountain Trail, Orange County , 7 miles away Peacham Bog Trail, Caledonia County , 10 miles away Coldwater Brook Trail, Caledonia County , 11 miles away Groton State Forest Nature Trail, Caledonia County , 11 miles away Hosmer Brook Trail, Caledonia County , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Wells River