Vermont whitewater, Green River Windham Franklin county, Green River to West Leyden section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6.8 miles   This section of Green River in Windham / Franklin County is 6.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Vermont and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is     long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The Green River to West Leyden stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Springfield, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The campgrounds here at Green River are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Vermont are easier than the national norm, so don't forget   that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Briefly about the general area: You simply must stop by Gallup Pinnacle while you're here at Green River; if you're here you can take a hike along the Sunset Trail. Here at Green River there are plenty of folks from Colrain, and if the weather is delightful, you can go for a hike along the Sunrise Trail. This river is a great place to visit. On a delightful day you can have a look at Horse Race in close proximity to Green River; a spree here wouldn’t be complete without a tour to close by Molly Stark State Park. You can never get enough of the delightful skiing at Living Memorial Park; don't leave without going to Fort Dummer State Park. Green River, Green River to West Leyden 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 Green River.   Whitewater Near Green River: Green River, Windham / Franklin County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Green River to West Leyden) North River, Franklin County, 5 miles away       Class II - 7 miles long (Halifax Vermont Gorge to Colrain) Millers River - Lower, Franklin County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls) Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater, Franklin County, 8 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Deerfield River, Franklin County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge) Green River, Franklin County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge) Rock River, Windham County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (South Newfane to West River) West River, Windham County, 13 miles away       Class III - 2.75 miles long (Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park) Adamson River - West Branch, Windham County, 13 miles away       Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Route 100A to Putney) Whitewater Outfitter - Zoar Outdoor, Franklin County, 16 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Green River: Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 8 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 16 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Haystack, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 20 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Magic Mountain, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Stratton, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 31 miles away, 1334 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 32 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 32 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Okemo, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2210 foot drop, 19 lifts, 119 runs   Marinas Near Green River: Marina Restaurant, Brattleboro , 10 miles away Franklin County Boat Club, Gill , 12 miles away   Beaches Near Green River: Greenfield Beach, Franklin , 7 miles away Horse Race, Franklin , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Green River: Grand Summit Hotel, West Dover , 6 miles away Snow Lake Lodge, West Dover , 6 miles away Dalems Chalet, Brattleboro , 7 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Greenfield, Greenfield , 8 miles away Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Green River: Moss Hollow Campground, Windham County, 7 miles away Fort Dummer State Park, Brattleboro, 8 miles away Barton Cove, Greenfield, 8 miles away   Trails Near Green River: Sunset Trail, Windham , 8 miles away Sunrise Trail, Windham , 8 miles away Mount Olga Trail, Windham , 11 miles away Ghost Trail, Windham , 12 miles away Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Green River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 69 miles away Fort Dummer State Park, Vermont , 8 miles away Molly Stark State Park, Vermont , 12 miles away Jamaica State Park, Vermont , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Green River: Country Club of Greenfield, Greenfield , 8 miles away Brattleboro Country Club, Brattleboro , 9 miles away The Meadows Golf Club, Greenfield , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Green River Indian Pond, Cheshire , 11 miles away Lake Sadawga, Windham , 15 miles away Spofford Lake, Cheshire , 19 miles away