Vermont whitewater - White River, Green Mountains, Windsor County

Windsor county, Rochester to Bethel section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     20 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nature scenery of Vermont and the water flowing gracefully down White River make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in is not too far from Barre, as you can see on the road map further down. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so pack your camping stuff. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations
    in advance you're all set. This stretch of White River in Windsor County is 20 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot
of people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Rochester to Bethel section is one of them. When you're paddling down a Green Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
There's no way somebody can get bored here in the Green Mountains. The annual rainfall here at White River is about average; the month with most
 
of the rain is August while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
You don't ought to go far from White River to enjoy Bethel Town Forest, and if you're here at White River, checking out Heap Pinnacle is a must. Summertime at White River comes with high temperatures in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and nighttime lows through the winter for White River tend to be in the 0's.

White River, Rochester to Bethel road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 20 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.87888
Longitude: -72.81334

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.82222
Longitude: -72.58695

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Current weather conditions at White River, Green Mountains, Vermont
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Local climate location: ROCHESTER 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Woodstock Inn And Resort, Woodstock
10 miles away
The Woodstock Inn and Resort is located on the Village Green. Named one of America's ten most picturesque villages by National Geographic Magazine. The rooms and suites, 23 with fireplaces, feature mo...

North Star Lodge, Killington
11 miles away
Cozy. That best describes the overall feeling you get when you arrive at North Star. Enjoy our pool area and take in the sweeping views that surround us. Our pool is heated comfortably all year long. ...

Comfort Inn Killington, Killington
11 miles away
Quiet townhouse setting located 3 miles from base of Killington Ski Resort. Nicely appointed rooms with air conditioning and HBO. Kitchenette and Jacuzzi in some rooms. Outdoor heated pool. Free delux...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near White River.
 Whitewater Near White River:
White River - First Branch, Orange County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam)
White River, Orange County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford)
Mad River, Washington County , 22 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River)
Ottauquechee River, Windsor County , 23 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1 miles long (Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4)
Winooski River, Washington County , 23 miles away, Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury)
Mill River, Rutland County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (East Wallingford to Clarendon)
Middlebury River, Addison County , 26 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Ripton to East Middlebury)
Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Orange County , 26 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Strafford to Rices Mill)
Black River, Windsor County , 26 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Whitesville to Perkinsville)
Connecticut River, Windsor County , 26 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls)
 Ski Areas Near White River:
Twin Farms, Vermont , 10 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 14 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Pico Mountain, Vermont , 14 miles away, 1967 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 14 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Sugarbush, Vermont , 20 miles away, 2650 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 22 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Mad River Glen, Vermont , 23 miles away, 2037 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Bolton Valley, Vermont , 30 miles away, 1634 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near White River:
Woodstock Inn And Resort, Woodstock , 10 miles away
North Star Lodge, Killington , 11 miles away
Comfort Inn Killington, Killington , 11 miles away
Mountain Sports Inn, Killington , 12 miles away
The Woods Resort And Spa, Killington , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near White River:
Abel Mountain Campground, Randolph, 5 miles away
Silver Lake State Park, Bethel, 5 miles away
Mountain Trails Camping Area, Rochester, 8 miles away
 Trails Near White River:
Barnard Trail, Windsor County , 8 miles away
Bear Hill Trail, Orange County , 11 miles away
Circle Trail, Rutland County , 13 miles away
Juggernaut Trail, Rutland County , 14 miles away
South Pond Trail, Rutland County , 15 miles away
 Golf Courses Near White River:
Montague Golf Club, Randolph , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near White River

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