Vermont whitewater - Williams River, Windham County

Windham county, Northchester to Brockway Mills section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     7.5 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Keene, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Windham County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Williams River are pretty good. Williams River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Northchester to Brockway Mills section is the only one. This stretch is mid length, good for a
    one day paddling trip. The Northchester to Brockway Mills section of Williams River in Vermont is 7.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night,
but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rainfall makes Williams River a rather wet spot; August is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is February. For the period of the summer at
 
Williams River temperatures are typically in the 80's, and the overnight is quite cooler of course, frequently in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 30's, and overnight lows in the 10's for Williams River.
Rockingham Town Forest is a nice local forest, and close by you hit upon brilliant locations like Kingdom Valley.

Williams River, Northchester to Brockway Mills road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.30416
Longitude: -72.60779

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.19638
Longitude: -72.49862

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Current weather conditions at Williams River, Vermont
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Local climate location: RUTLAND 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Everyday Inn, Bellows Falls
8 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express Springfield, Vt, Springfield
8 miles away
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Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Cavendish
9 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Williams River.
 Whitewater Near Williams River:
Saxton's River, Windham County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Grafton to Connecticut River)
Black River, Windsor County , 7 miles away, Class II - 7.5 miles long (Whitesville to Perkinsville)
Cold River, Cheshire County , 13 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Alstead to Drewsville)
Cold River, Cheshire/Sullivan County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.7 miles long (Vilas Pool to Alstead)
West River, Windham County , 15 miles away, Class III - 2.75 miles long (Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park)
Cold River, Sullivan County , 17 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (South Acworth to Vilas Pool)
West River, Windham County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Londonderry rapids)
Rock River, Windham County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (South Newfane to West River)
Wardsboro Brook, Windham County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (North Wardsboro to West River)
West River, Windham County , 18 miles away, Class II - 3.2 miles long (Salmon Hole to Route 100)
 Ski Areas Near Williams River:
Ascutney, Vermont , 12 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 14 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 15 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 21 miles away, 204 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 21 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 24 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Stratton, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2003 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 25 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
Bromley, Vermont , 26 miles away, 1334 vertical feet
Mount Snow, Vermont , 28 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Williams River:
Everyday Inn, Bellows Falls , 8 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Springfield, Vt, Springfield , 8 miles away
Castle Hill Resort and Spa, Cavendish , 9 miles away
Best Western Ludlow Colonial Motel, Ludlow , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Club Vacations AT ASCUTNEY MOUNTAIN RESORT, Brownsville , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Williams River:
Hidden Valley Campgrounds, Chester, 4 miles away
Tree Farm Campground, Springfield, 7 miles away
The Farm Campground, Windsor County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Williams River:
Hang Glider Trail, Windsor County , 12 miles away
Slot Trail, Windsor County , 12 miles away
Futures Trail, Windsor County , 13 miles away
Railroad Bed Trail, Windham County , 16 miles away
Hamilton Falls Trail, Windham County , 16 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Williams River:
Crown Point Country Club, Springfield , 6 miles away

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