Vermont whitewater - Winooski River, Green Mountains, Washington County Washington county, Middlesex to Waterbury section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(II)     5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Vermont are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This section of Winooski River in Vermont is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I(II) section of whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The put-in location is a short drive from Barre, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Washington County and the cool fresh     water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The Green Mountains scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summertime highs here at Winooski River get into the 60's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 10's;   during the dark hours in the wintertime at Winooski River temperatures dip to the 0's. Winooski River gets a normal amount of precipitation; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain; February is the month with the least moisture. The Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail offers hiking at its best. Winooski River, Middlesex to Waterbury road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I(II) Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.2915 Longitude: -72.68091 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.34099 Longitude: -72.76181 Paddler input for Winooski River, Vermont: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Winooski River, Green Mountains, Vermont Local climate location: MOUNT MANSFIELD 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Waterbury-Stowe, Waterbury 2 miles away Visit this charming Waterbury-Stowe hotel located at the recreational crossroads of the Green Mountains in Vermont! The Best Western Waterbury-Stowe Inn offers guests the perfect balance between acti... Notchbrook Condominiums, Stowe 7 miles away At the Notchbrook Condominiums in Stowe, VT, you are 5 minutes to the base of the ski area, ready to enjoy first tracks down the mountain. In the afternoon, experience the best of what Notchbrook has ... Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe 7 miles away Trapp Family Lodge is owned and managed by the von Trapps, one of the world's best known and beloved musical families. The von Trapps, the inspiration for the film, The Sound of Music, opened this stu...   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 Winooski River, Vermont List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Winooski River, 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 Barre, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Barre, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Winooski River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Winooski River.   Whitewater Near Winooski River: Mad River, Washington County , 2 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River) Little River, Washington County , 5 miles away, Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River) Ridley Brook, Washington County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2 miles long (Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River) Little River - West Branch, Lamoille County , 9 miles away, Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fosters to Recreation Path parking lot) Minister Brook, Washington County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kimball Road to Route 12) Lamoille River, Lamoille County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Slide Falls to Jeffersonville) Huntington River, Chittenden County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road) Gihon River, Lamoille County , 18 miles away, Class III - 3 miles long (VT 100c to covered bridge) Winooski River, Washington County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 24 miles long (Marshfield to Montpelier) Mill Brook, Chittenden County , 20 miles away, Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho)   Ski Areas Near Winooski River: Bolton Valley, Vermont , 10 miles away, 1634 vertical feet Stowe, Vermont , 11 miles away, 2360 vertical feet Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 13 miles away, 2610 vertical feet Mad River Glen, Vermont , 15 miles away, 2037 vertical feet Sugarbush, Vermont , 15 miles away, 2650 vertical feet Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 18 miles away, 350 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 31 miles away, 700 vertical feet Pico Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1967 vertical feet Jay Peak, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2153 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 34 miles away, 650 vertical feet   Hotels Near Winooski River: Best Western Waterbury-Stowe, Waterbury , 2 miles away Notchbrook Condominiums, Stowe , 7 miles away Trapp Family Lodge, Stowe , 7 miles away Green Mountain Inn, Stowe , 8 miles away Sun And Ski Inn And Suites, Stowe , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Winooski River: Duxbury Campground, Waterbury, 5 miles away Gold Brook Campground, Stowe, 6 miles away Stowe Hollow Campground, Lamoille County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Winooski River: Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail, Washington County , 5 miles away Stevenson Brook Trail, Washington County , 6 miles away Dalley Loop Trail, Washington County , 7 miles away Sawmill Loop Trail, Washington County , 8 miles away Haselton Trail, Lamoille County , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Winooski River: Country Club of Vermont, Waterbury Center , 2 miles away Blush Hill Country Club, Waterbury , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Winooski River