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Vermont whitewater, Walloomsac River
Bennington
county,
Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-III 4 miles
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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 | |
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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.
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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.
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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) |
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) |
Battenkill River, Bennington County, 16 miles away Class -blank- - 11 miles long (Manchester to NY border) |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Lakes Near Walloomsac River
Equinox Pond, Bennington
, 14 miles away |
Searsburg Reservoir, Bennington
, 15 miles away |
Berkshire Pond, Berkshire
, 20 miles away |
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