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

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Current weather conditions at Wells River, Vermont
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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
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14 miles away
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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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