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Vermont whitewater, Minister Brook
Washington
county,
Kimball Road to Route 12 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 3 miles
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If you're coming from Barre it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The wonderful Vermont scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The Kimball Road to Route 12 stretch of Minister Brook in Washington County is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and spending some |
quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're not from around here don't
| forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. Whitewater paddling here in the Green Mountains is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The Kimball Road to Route 12 section | |
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is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks.
Briefly about the general area: People from Worcester
love to come to Minister Brook; Minister Brook is right by the Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail. So many fun things to do here in the Green Mountains, too wonderful to be true. Elmore State Park is a magnificent site, and do take
a hike on the Stevenson Brook Trail. This is a great river. Everybody loves Waterbury Center State Park. Minister Brook is a wet location that gets a great deal of precipitation.
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Minister Brook, Kimball Road to Route 12 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Minister Brook. |
| Whitewater Near Minister Brook:
Minister Brook, Washington County, 1 miles away Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kimball Road to Route 12) |
Winooski River, Washington County, 9 miles away Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury) |
Mad River, Washington County, 11 miles away Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River) |
Lamoille River, Lamoille County, 14 miles away Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Slide Falls to Jeffersonville) |
Mad River, Washington County, 14 miles away Class I(V) - 4 miles long (Middle) |
Gihon River, Lamoille County, 14 miles away Class III - 3 miles long (VT 100c to covered bridge) |
Little River, Washington County, 14 miles away Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River) |
Winooski River, Washington County, 17 miles away Class II-III - 24 miles long (Marshfield to Montpelier) |
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| Ski Areas Near Minister Brook:
Stowe, Vermont
, 16 miles away, 2360 foot drop, 13 lifts, 116 runs |
Smugglers Notch, Vermont
, 17 miles away, 2610 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs |
Bolton Valley, Vermont
, 19 miles away, 1634 foot drop, 6 lifts, 60 runs |
Mad River Glen, Vermont
, 26 miles away, 2037 foot drop, 4 lifts, 45 runs |
Sugarbush, Vermont
, 26 miles away, 2650 foot drop, 17 lifts, 115 runs |
Jay Peak, Vermont
, 28 miles away, 2153 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs |
Cochran Ski Center, Vermont
, 28 miles away, 350 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs |
Twin Farms, Vermont
, 33 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 6 runs |
Mont Sutton, Quebec
, 36 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 9 lifts, 53 runs |
Suicide Six, Vermont
, 36 miles away, 650 foot drop, 3 lifts, 22 runs |
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| Hotels Near Minister Brook:
Capitol Plaza Hotel And Conference Center, Montpelier
, 6 miles away |
The Inn At Montpelier, Montpelier
, 6 miles away |
Econo Lodge Montpelier, Montpelier
, 7 miles away |
Hilltop Inn Of Vermont, Berlin
, 8 miles away |
Comfort Inn & Suites At Maplewood, Montpelier
, 9 miles away |
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| Trails Near Minister Brook:
Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail, Washington
, 13 miles away |
Stevenson Brook Trail, Washington
, 15 miles away |
Dalley Loop Trail, Washington
, 15 miles away |
Sawmill Loop Trail, Washington
, 17 miles away |
Haselton Trail, Lamoille
, 17 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Minister Brook:
Elmore State Park, Vermont
, 8 miles away |
Waterbury Center State Park, Vermont
, 11 miles away |
Little River State Park, Vermont
, 14 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Minister Brook:
Copley Golf Course, Morrisville
, 9 miles away |
Farm Resort & Golf Course, Morrisville
, 10 miles away |
Montpelier Elks Country Club, Montpelier
, 10 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Minister Brook
Lake Elmore, Lamoille
, 8 miles away |
Lake Lamoille, Lamoille
, 10 miles away |
Pecks Pond, Washington
, 11 miles away |
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