Vermont whitewater, Walloomsac River Bennington county, Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     4 miles   If you're coming from Bennington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington section of Walloomsac River in Vermont is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. The beautiful scenery of Bennington County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream      have people coming here. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. There's camping available near Walloomsac River. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The average Vermont whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to   be easier to run 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. Briefly about the general area: Lots of people from Bennington come to Walloomsac River, and Woodford State Park is a wonderful spot. Bennington Municipal Forest is a good forest vicinity in the neighborhood of Walloomsac River; spots like Shaftsbury State Park are fine to pop by. This river is so good. Walloomsac River is right by the Bald Mountain Trail, and do take a hike on the West Ridge Trail. At Walloomsac River throughout the long summer days highs are in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. Walloomsac River, Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington 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 Walloomsac River.   Whitewater Near Walloomsac River: Walloomsac River, Bennington County, 2 miles away       Class I-III - 4 miles long (Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington) Roaring Branch, Windham County, 10 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas) Hoosic River, Hampden County, 12 miles away       Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (North Adams to North Pownal Vermont) Green River, Berkshire County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 8.15 miles long (US Route 7 to Hoosic River) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County, 14 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Whitewater Outfitter - Battenkill Valley Outdoors, Washington County, 14 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County, 15 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Windham County, 15 miles away       Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir) Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir) Battenkill River, Bennington County, 16 miles away       Class -blank- - 11 miles long (Manchester to NY border)   Ski Areas Near Walloomsac River: Haystack, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 19 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 21 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs Stratton, Vermont , 21 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 23 miles away, 1334 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Willard Mountain, New York , 25 miles away, 505 foot drop, 10 lifts, 14 runs Magic Mountain, Vermont , 31 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs   Hotels Near Walloomsac River: Midtown Motel, Bennington , 1 miles away Autumn Inn, Bennington , 1 miles away Four Chimneys Inn, Bennington , 2 miles away Eddington House Inn, North Bennington , 2 miles away Safford Mills Inn And Cafe, Bennington , 2 miles away   Campgrounds Near Walloomsac River: Holysmoke Camps, Shaftsbury, 4 miles away Congdon Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Stamford, 4 miles away Melville Nauheim Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Stamford, 5 miles away   Trails Near Walloomsac River: Bald Mountain Trail, Bennington , 1 miles away West Ridge Trail, Bennington , 4 miles away Atwood Trail, Bennington , 6 miles away Old Stage Trail, Bennington , 7 miles away Healing Springs Nature Trail, Bennington , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Walloomsac River: Shaftsbury State Park, Vermont , 7 miles away Woodford State Park, Vermont , 9 miles away Clarksburg State Park, Massachusetts , 9 miles away   Golf Courses Near Walloomsac River: MT Anthony Country Club, Bennington , 1 miles away Mt Anthony Golf & Tennis Club, Bennington , 3 miles away Stamford Valley Golf Course, Stamford , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Walloomsac River Equinox Pond, Bennington , 14 miles away Searsburg Reservoir, Bennington , 15 miles away Berkshire Pond, Berkshire , 20 miles away