Vermont whitewater - White River - First Branch, Green Mountains, Orange County Orange county, Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. If you're coming from Lebanon it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of White River - First Branch is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near.     The Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The beautiful Green Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The wonderful Orange County scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of rain falls here at White River - First Branch; the wettest month of the year is frequently August, that's   the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest. A cool spot to stop at right next door to White River - First Branch is The Pinnacle. During the summertime months at White River - First Branch highs are commonly in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are usually in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to White River - First Branch. White River - First Branch, Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.89583 Longitude: -72.48945 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.84 Longitude: -72.51861 Paddler input for White River - First Branch, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at White River - First Branch, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: WATERBURY 16 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... The Woodstock Inn & Resort, Woodstock 12 miles away In the heart of Woodstock, an authentic Vermont village called “the prettiest small town in America,” this Georgian-style hotel built in 1969 blends with the character and architecture of this histori... Quality Inn At Quechee Gorge, Quechee 13 miles away The Quality Inn at Quechee Gorge hotel is ideally located on scenic US Route 4, only three miles west of Interstate 89. Located on 10 beautiful acres. Quiet country setting next to Quechee Gorge near ...   Green Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Green Mountains. Green Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Green Mountains. All Vermont Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Vermont. Books about whitewater paddling on White River - First Branch, Vermont List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on White River - First Branch, 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 White River - First Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near White River - First Branch.   Whitewater Near White River - First Branch: White River, Orange County , 5 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford) Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Orange County , 12 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Strafford to Rices Mill) Ottauquechee River, Windsor County , 13 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1 miles long (Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4) White River, Windsor County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Rochester to Bethel) Ompompanoosuc River, Orange County , 16 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge) Connecticut River, Windsor County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls) Bloods Brook, Grafton County , 18 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Ledges) Waits River, Orange County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Waits River Village to Route 25B) Mascoma River, Grafton County , 22 miles away, Class V - 0.33 miles long (Lebanon) Mascoma River, Grafton County , 23 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.9 miles long (Mascoma Lake to Route 4)   Ski Areas Near White River - First Branch: Twin Farms, Vermont , 9 miles away, 700 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 11 miles away, 650 vertical feet Ascutney, Vermont , 20 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Killington, Vermont , 24 miles away, 3050 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 26 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 700 vertical feet Okemo, Vermont , 28 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 30 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Bolton Valley, Vermont , 37 miles away, 1634 vertical feet   Hotels Near White River - First Branch: Woodstock Inn And Resort, Woodstock , 10 miles away The Woodstock Inn & Resort, Woodstock , 12 miles away Quality Inn At Quechee Gorge, Quechee , 13 miles away Hollow Inn and Motel, Barre , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel - White River Junction, White River Junction , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near White River - First Branch: Lake Champagne Campground, Randolph Center, 7 miles away Silver Lake State Park, Bethel, 9 miles away Silver Lake Family Campground, Barnard, 10 miles away   Trails Near White River - First Branch: Mount Peg Foot and Bridal Trails, Windsor County , 12 miles away Bear Hill Trail, Orange County , 13 miles away Barnard Trail, Windsor County , 15 miles away