Vermont whitewater, Winooski River Washington county, Marshfield to Montpelier section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     24 miles   The Marshfield to Montpelier section of Winooski River in Washington County is 24 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Barre, as you can see on the road map further down. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Vermont are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers in this state are less demanding. Great     exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. The natural beauty of Vermont and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Marshfield to Montpelier section is one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The river winds through the Green Mountains and you get great scenery. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No   matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: New Discovery State Park is a pleasant spot to stretch your legs a bit; there are good spots to discover along the Kettle Pond Trail. Yeah, come up here to the Green Mountains for a good time. Elmore State Park is a pretty place any time of year, and not far from here you can enjoy the trees of Plainfield Town Forest. This river has it all. During your visit to Winooski River you'll meet some people from East Calais for sure. Go for a hike on the Owls Head Trail; Boulder Beach is rather nearby if you're in a beach type of mood. Winooski River, Marshfield to Montpelier road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Winooski River.   Whitewater Near Winooski River: Winooski River, Washington County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 24 miles long (Marshfield to Montpelier) Minister Brook, Washington County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kimball Road to Route 12) Lamoille River - Wild Branch, Orleans / Lamoille County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Craftsbury to Wolcott) Waits River, Orange County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Waits River Village to Route 25B) Winooski River, Washington County, 16 miles away       Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury) Joe's Brook River, Calendonia County, 18 miles away       Class II-IV - 10 miles long (West Danville to covered bridge) Mad River, Washington County, 18 miles away       Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River) Gihon River, Lamoille County, 19 miles away       Class III - 3 miles long (VT 100c to covered bridge) Wells River, Caledonia/Orange County, 19 miles away       Class I-III - 9.5 miles long (Groton to Wells River Village) Lamoille River, Lamoille County, 21 miles away       Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Slide Falls to Jeffersonville)   Ski Areas Near Winooski River: Stowe, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2360 foot drop, 13 lifts, 116 runs Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2610 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Bolton Valley, Vermont , 28 miles away, 1634 foot drop, 6 lifts, 60 runs Jay Peak, Vermont , 29 miles away, 2153 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Twin Farms, Vermont , 32 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 6 runs Sugarbush, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2650 foot drop, 17 lifts, 115 runs Mad River Glen, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2037 foot drop, 4 lifts, 45 runs Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 34 miles away, 433 foot drop, 3 lifts, 9 runs Suicide Six, Vermont , 34 miles away, 650 foot drop, 3 lifts, 22 runs Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 37 miles away, 350 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Beaches Near Winooski River: Boulder Beach, Caledonia , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Winooski River: Quality Inn Barre, Barre , 9 miles away Hollow Inn And Motel, Barre , 9 miles away The Inn At Montpelier, Montpelier , 9 miles away Capitol Plaza Hotel And Conference Center, Montpelier , 9 miles away Hilltop Inn Of Vermont, Berlin , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Winooski River: Green Valley Campground, East Montpelier, 4 miles away Onion River Campground, Plainfield, 5 miles away Spooners Trailer Park and Campground, Washington County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Winooski River: Kettle Pond Trail, Caledonia , 10 miles away Owls Head Trail, Caledonia , 11 miles away Silver Ledge Trail, Caledonia , 11 miles away Osmore Pond Hiking Loop, Caledonia , 12 miles away Little Deer Trail, Caledonia , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Winooski River: New Discovery State Park, Vermont , 8 miles away Elmore State Park, Vermont , 11 miles away Boulder Beach State Park, Vermont , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Winooski River: Woodbury Golf Course, Woodbury , 6 miles away Montpelier Elks Country Club, Montpelier , 6 miles away Country Club of Barre, Barre , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Winooski River Lake Elmore, Lamoille , 10 miles away Pecks Pond, Washington , 11 miles away Wapanacki Lake, Lamoille , 11 miles away