White River
🏔 Scenic River
Windsor / Orange Co. · 55 mi · Class I–III
1,780CFS/ 5.38 ft
Optimal→Stable
Optimal: 400–2500 CFS · USGS #01144000
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Green Mountain National Forest (headwaters) · Vermont Scenic River candidate
Vermont's best all-around paddling river, flowing 55 miles through the Green Mountain foothills past covered bridges, hill farms, and classic New England villages. The White River delivers everything from gentle Class I floats to pushy Class III whitewater depending on section and flow.
Trip sections
Granville to Rochester — Class II–III, mountain headwaters
Rochester to Bethel — Class I–II, covered bridge country
Outfitters
Clearwater Sports
White River canoe and kayak rentals, Waitsfield
Umiak Outdoor Outfitters
Multi-river Vermont trips including the White
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Data Quality
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