Vermont whitewater, Clarendon River Rutland county, Clarendon Springs to West Rutland section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3 miles   The wonderful Rutland County scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Clarendon River in Vermont is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. The average Vermont whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to     be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. The river winds through the Green Mountains and you get great scenery. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The put-in location is a short drive from Rutland, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river,   but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: If you like skiing, you're in luck; Pico Mountain is near Clarendon River, and Center Rutland Falls is always fun to check out. All the outdoors amusing stuff in the Green Mountains will keep you coming back many times. Green Mountain National Forest is worth visiting if you're at Clarendon River; if you're here you will meet lots of folks from close by Center Rutland. This river has it all. Clarendon River, Clarendon Springs to West Rutland 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 Clarendon River.   Whitewater Near Clarendon River: Clarendon River, Rutland County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Clarendon Springs to West Rutland) Mill River, Rutland County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (East Wallingford to Clarendon) Big Branch, Rutland County, 12 miles away       Class V - 2.6 miles long (Mt. Tabor to Appalachian Trail) Otter Creek, Rutland / Addison County, 16 miles away       Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Above Bleeders Dam to Bleeders Dam) Poultney River, Rutland County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam) Poultney River, Washington County, 18 miles away       Class III-IV - 4 miles long (US Route 4 to Carvers Falls Dam) Mettawee River, Washington County, 19 miles away       Class I-V - 12 miles long (Raceville to Grays Corner) Middlebury River, Addison County, 20 miles away       Class V - 2.6 miles long (Ripton to East Middlebury) Battenkill River, Bennington County, 21 miles away       Class -blank- - 11 miles long (Manchester to NY border) White River, Windsor County, 21 miles away       Class I-II - 20 miles long (Rochester to Bethel)   Ski Areas Near Clarendon River: Pico Mountain, Vermont , 13 miles away, 1967 foot drop, 6 lifts, 48 runs Killington, Vermont , 16 miles away, 3050 foot drop, 30 lifts, 141 runs Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1334 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 19 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs Okemo, Vermont , 23 miles away, 2210 foot drop, 19 lifts, 119 runs Stratton, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Magic Mountain, Vermont , 26 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Sugarbush, Vermont , 29 miles away, 2650 foot drop, 17 lifts, 115 runs Twin Farms, Vermont , 31 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 6 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 32 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs   Marinas Near Clarendon River: Woodard Marine, Hydeville , 14 miles away Waterhouse Campground and Marina, Salisbury , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Clarendon River: Hampton Inn Rutland, Rutland , 4 miles away Quality Inn Rutland, Rutland , 4 miles away Comfort Inn Trolley Square, Rutland , 4 miles away Holiday Inn RUTLAND-KILLINGTON AREA, Rutland , 4 miles away Days Inn Rutland/Killington Area, Rutland , 4 miles away   Campgrounds Near Clarendon River: Iroquios Land Family, North Clarendon, 4 miles away Hapgood Pond - Green Mountain National Forest, Rutland, 4 miles away Iroquois Land Family Campground, Rutland County, 6 miles away   Trails Near Clarendon River: Keewaydin Trail, Rutland , 9 miles away Homer Stone Trail, Rutland , 10 miles away Green Mountain Trail, Rutland , 11 miles away Canty Trail, Rutland , 11 miles away New Boston Trail, Rutland , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Clarendon River: Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont , 4 miles away Lake St. Catherine State Park, Vermont , 13 miles away Half Moon Pond State Park, Vermont , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Clarendon River: Rutland Country Club, Rutland , 4 miles away Proctor-Pittsford Country Club, Pittsford , 5 miles away Stonehedge Golf Course, North Clarendon , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Clarendon River Rocky Pond, Rutland , 3 miles away Spring Lake, Rutland , 9 miles away Chittenden Reservoir, Rutland , 10 miles away