Vermont whitewater, Winooski River Washington county, Middlesex to Waterbury section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I(II)     5 miles   The put-in is not too far from Barre, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Middlesex to Waterbury section of Winooski River is 5 miles long and is a class I(II) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Vermont and the water flowing gracefully down Winooski River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,      this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Middlesex to Waterbury section is one of them. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Vermont is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The   Green Mountains scenery is wonderful. Briefly about the general area: There's pleasant hiking along the Stevenson Brook Trail, and Waterbury Center State Park is a good location to pop by. Be careful coming to the Green Mountains, you might not ever want to go home again. Don't leave Winooski River without first going for a hike along the Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail. A tour to Little River State Park revives the soul; if you're going to from Moretown, you won't be the only one. Bolton Valley is a very popular ski area close at hand. Winooski River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation. Winooski River, Middlesex to Waterbury 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 Winooski River.   Whitewater Near Winooski River: Mad River, Washington County, 2 miles away       Class II-III+(V) - 2 miles long (1st Hydro Dam to Winooski River) Winooski River, Washington County, 3 miles away       Class I(II) - 5 miles long (Middlesex to Waterbury) Mad River, Washington County, 4 miles away       Class I(V) - 4 miles long (Middle) Little River, Washington County, 5 miles away       Class I(III) - 2.5 miles long (Waterbury Reservoir to Winooski River) Ridley Brook, Washington County, 8 miles away       Class V - 2 miles long (Camel's Hump Road in North Duxbury to Winooski River) Little River - West Branch, Lamoille County, 10 miles away       Class II(IV) - 3 miles long (Fosters to Recreation Path parking lot) Minister Brook, Washington County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 3 miles long (Kimball Road to Route 12) Lamoille River, Lamoille County, 15 miles away       Class I-II - 11.5 miles long (Slide Falls to Jeffersonville) Huntington River, Chittenden County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 8 miles long (Hanksville to Cochran Road) Mill Brook, Chittenden County, 18 miles away       Class II-III+(V) - 5 miles long (Jericho)   Ski Areas Near Winooski River: Bolton Valley, Vermont , 10 miles away, 1634 foot drop, 6 lifts, 60 runs Stowe, Vermont , 11 miles away, 2360 foot drop, 13 lifts, 116 runs Smugglers Notch, Vermont , 13 miles away, 2610 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Mad River Glen, Vermont , 15 miles away, 2037 foot drop, 4 lifts, 45 runs Sugarbush, Vermont , 15 miles away, 2650 foot drop, 17 lifts, 115 runs Cochran Ski Center, Vermont , 18 miles away, 350 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Twin Farms, Vermont , 31 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 6 runs Pico Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1967 foot drop, 6 lifts, 48 runs Jay Peak, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2153 foot drop, 8 lifts, 76 runs Suicide Six, Vermont , 34 miles away, 650 foot drop, 3 lifts, 22 runs   Hotels Near Winooski River: Fairfield Inn & Suites Waterbury Stowe, Waterbury , 2 miles away Best Western Plus Waterbury - Stowe, Waterbury , 2 miles away Green Mountain Inn, Stowe , 8 miles away Sun And Ski Inn And Suites, Stowe , 8 miles away The Stowe Inn And Tavern, Stowe , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Winooski River: Duxbury Campground, Waterbury, 5 miles away Little River State Park, Waterbury, 5 miles away Gold Brook Campground, Stowe, 6 miles away   Trails Near Winooski River: Hedgehop Hill Loop Trail, Washington , 5 miles away Stevenson Brook Trail, Washington , 6 miles away Dalley Loop Trail, Washington , 7 miles away Sawmill Loop Trail, Washington , 8 miles away Haselton Trail, Lamoille , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Winooski River: Waterbury Center State Park, Vermont , 3 miles away Little River State Park, Vermont , 5 miles away Underhill State Park, Vermont , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Winooski River: Country Club of Vermont, Waterbury Center , 2 miles away Blush Hill Country Club, Waterbury , 3 miles away Stowe Country Club, Stowe , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Winooski River Pecks Pond, Washington , 15 miles away Lake Lamoille, Lamoille , 15 miles away Lake Elmore, Lamoille , 17 miles away