Vermont whitewater, Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch Orange county, Strafford to Rices Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Vermont is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The scenic beauty of Orange County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night,     and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in location is a short drive from Lebanon, as you can see on the road map further down. The campgrounds here at Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. The Strafford to Rices Mill section of Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch in Orange County is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American   Whitewater. The Green Mountains scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: At Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch you always meet someone from Vershire. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch; Dartmouth Outing Club Trail is a great local trail. When you're here at Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch it's always fun to go to Quechee State Park, and there's pleasant hiking along the Wrights Mountain Trail. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. From a precipitation point of view Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch is a quite typical spot. Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Strafford to Rices Mill 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 Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Orange County, 4 miles away       Class II - 5 miles long (Strafford to Rices Mill) Ompompanoosuc River, Orange County, 4 miles away       Class I-III - 8 miles long (West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge) Waits River, Orange County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Waits River Village to Route 25B) White River - First Branch, Orange County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam) Ottauquechee River, Windsor County, 13 miles away       Class III+(V) - 1 miles long (Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4) Bloods Brook, Grafton County, 14 miles away       Class V - 0.25 miles long (Ledges) Mascoma River, Grafton County, 14 miles away       Class V - 0.33 miles long (Lebanon) Mascoma River, Grafton County, 16 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 3.9 miles long (Mascoma Lake to Route 4) Connecticut River, Windsor County, 17 miles away       Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls) White River, Orange County, 17 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford)   Ski Areas Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Whaleback, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 700 foot drop, 7 lifts, 28 runs Suicide Six, Vermont , 19 miles away, 650 foot drop, 3 lifts, 22 runs Twin Farms, Vermont , 20 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 6 runs Ascutney, Vermont , 23 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 6 lifts, 57 runs Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1510 foot drop, 10 lifts, 62 runs Killington, Vermont , 36 miles away, 3050 foot drop, 30 lifts, 141 runs Okemo, Vermont , 36 miles away, 2210 foot drop, 19 lifts, 119 runs Pico Mountain, Vermont , 37 miles away, 1967 foot drop, 6 lifts, 48 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 39 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs   Beaches Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Boulder Beach, Caledonia , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: The Norwich Inn, Norwich , 9 miles away Hanover Inn Dartmouth, Hanover , 10 miles away Six South St Hotel, Hanover , 10 miles away Residence Inn Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 12 miles away Courtyard Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Happy Hill Shelter - Appalachian Trail, West Hartford, 9 miles away Rest n' Nest Campground, Thetford Center, 9 miles away Rest N' Nest Campground, East Thetford, 9 miles away   Trails Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Wrights Mountain Trail, Orange , 14 miles away Dartmouth Outing Club Trail, Grafton , 15 miles away Grimes Hill Road, Grafton , 17 miles away Mount Peg Foot and Bridal Trails, Windsor , 18 miles away Silver Ledge Trail, Caledonia , 19 miles away   Public Lands Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Quechee State Park, Vermont , 14 miles away Ricker Pond State Park, Vermont , 18 miles away Boulder Beach State Park, Vermont , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch: Dorset Field Club, Dorset , 9 miles away Hanover Country Club, Hanover , 10 miles away Lake Morey Country Club, Fairlee , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch Mascoma Lake, Grafton , 16 miles away Goose Pond, Grafton , 19 miles away