Vermont whitewater, Lewis Creek Chittendon Addison county, Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     10 miles   This stretch of Lewis Creek in Chittendon / Addison County is 10 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Vermont are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The starting point is not too far from Burlington-South Burlington, as you can see on the road map further     down. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The nature scenery of Chittendon / Addison County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots.   For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Kingsland Bay State Park is a great spot to explore, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Lewis Creek; Abbey Pond Trail is a delightful local trail. Places like Mt. Philo State Park are wonderful to visit, and during your visit here you'll meet some people from North Ferrisburg for sure. If you come to this river you will have a good time for sure. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Beaver Meadow Trail. Lewis Creek gets a normal amount of rainfall. Most of the rain falls through August; February meanwhile is the driest month. Lewis Creek, Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain 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 Lewis Creek.   Whitewater Near Lewis Creek: Lewis Creek, Chittendon / Addison County, 5 miles away       Class II - 10 miles long (Prindle Corner to Lake Champlain) New Haven River, Addison County, 13 miles away       Class V - 1.3 miles long (West Lincoln to Route 116 bridge) Boquet River, Essex County, 14 miles away       Class II-V - 22.7 miles long (Boquet to Willsboro) Huntington River, Chittenden County, 16 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road) New Haven River, Addison County, 17 miles away       Class II-IV - 13 miles long (Baldwin Creek to Otter Creek) Middlebury River, Addison County, 18 miles away       Class V - 2.6 miles long (Ripton to East Middlebury) Mill Brook, Chittenden County, 19 miles away       Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho) Boquet River - North Branch, Essex County, 20 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Reber to Bouquet River) Otter Creek, Rutland / Addison County, 21 miles away       Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Above Bleeders Dam to Bleeders Dam) Boquet River, Essex County, 21 miles away       Class II-IV - 16.6 miles long (Northway to Boquet)   Ski Areas Near Lewis Creek: Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 16 miles away, 350 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Mad River Glen, Vermont , 20 miles away, 2037 foot drop, 4 lifts, 45 runs Sugarbush, Vermont , 22 miles away, 2650 foot drop, 17 lifts, 115 runs Bolton Valley, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1634 foot drop, 6 lifts, 60 runs Stowe, Vermont , 32 miles away, 2360 foot drop, 13 lifts, 116 runs Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2610 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Pico Mountain, Vermont , 39 miles away, 1967 foot drop, 6 lifts, 48 runs Killington, Vermont , 42 miles away, 3050 foot drop, 30 lifts, 141 runs Whiteface Mountain, New York , 46 miles away, 3166 foot drop, 10 lifts, 80 runs Twin Farms, Vermont , 50 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 6 runs   Marinas Near Lewis Creek: Essex Shipyard & Rudder Club, Essex , 11 miles away Essex Marina, Essex , 11 miles away Champlain Bridge Marina, Vergennes , 11 miles away Marina at Marble Island, Colchester , 14 miles away Malletts Bay Marina, Colchester , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Lewis Creek: Strong House Inn, Vergennes , 7 miles away T-Bird Motor Inn, Shelburne , 7 miles away Days Inn Shelburne/Burlington, Shelburne , 7 miles away Quality Inn Shelburne, Shelburne , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express SOUTH BURLINGTON, South Burlington , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Lewis Creek: Mt. Philo State Park, North Ferrisburg, 1 miles away Shelburne Camping Area, Shelburne, 6 miles away Rivers Bend Campground, New Haven, 7 miles away   Trails Near Lewis Creek: Abbey Pond Trail, Addison , 14 miles away Beaver Meadow Trail, Addison , 14 miles away Jerusalem Trail, Chittenden , 18 miles away Beane Trail, Chittenden , 18 miles away Battell Trail, Addison , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Lewis Creek: Mt. Philo State Park, Vermont , 1 miles away Kingsland Bay State Park, Vermont , 7 miles away Button Bay Camel's Hump State Park, Vermont , 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Lewis Creek: Ferrisburgh Driving Range, Ferrisburgh , 5 miles away Kwiniaska; Golf Club, Shelburne , 7 miles away Cedar Knoll Country Club, Hinesburg , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Lewis Creek Winona Lake, Addison , 9 miles away Lake Iroquois, Chittenden , 10 miles away Lake Champlain, Clinton , 17 miles away