2025-12-20T01:00:00-05:00
* WHAT...South to southwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for tonight into early Friday and westerly winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected for late Friday morning through late Friday evening. * WHERE...Portions of northwestern Connecticut, western Massachusetts, eastern New York, and southern Vermont. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 AM EST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and some power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The highest winds gusts within the south to southwesterly flow tonight into early Friday morning will be across the higher elevations of the southern Greens of Vermont, Berkshires of Massachusetts, eastern Catskills and Taconics of eastern New York and the Litchfield Hills of northwest Connecticut. All areas will see widespread strong gusty winds very late Friday morning through late Friday evening.
Summary
The ideal streamflow range for this segment is between 300 and 1,000 cubic feet per second (cfs). The class rating for this run is Class III, making it suitable for experienced paddlers.
The segment mileage from the Headwaters to the End of Kendall Farm Road is approximately 4 miles. During the run, paddlers will encounter specific river rapids and obstacles such as the "Pinball" rapid, which is a series of boulder gardens that require precise navigation. They will also encounter the "Rattlesnake" rapid, which is a narrow and technical rapid with a tricky exit.
Specific regulations to the area include a Vermont fishing license requirement for anyone over the age of 15 who is fishing. Paddlers should also be aware of private property along the river and avoid trespassing. Additionally, the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation advises paddlers to practice Leave No Trace principles and avoid disturbing the natural environment.
In conclusion, the Whitewater River Headwaters to End of Kendall Farm Road offers an exciting Class III river run with a specific streamflow range, segment mileage, and challenging rapids and obstacles. Paddlers should be aware of specific regulations to the area and practice responsible outdoor recreation.
River Run Details
| Last Updated | 2025-12-09 |
| River Levels | 49 cfs (4.19 ft) |
| Percent of Normal | 31% |
| Status | |
| Class Level | iii-iii |
| Elevation | ft |
| Streamflow Discharge | cfs |
| Gauge Height | ft |
| Reporting Streamgage | USGS 01155500 |
Weather Forecast
Nearby Streamflow Levels
Area Campgrounds
| Location | Reservations | Toilets |
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Stratton View Tenting Area
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North Bourne Pond
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South Bourne Pond
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Grout Pond
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Grout Pond Recreation Area
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Winhall Brook
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Town Shed Road Manchester
Headwaters To End Of Kendall Farm Road
End Of Kendall Farm Road To Confluence With West River
Wilderness Boundary To Confluence With Batten Kill
Headwaters To Wilderness Boundary
Arlington, Vt To Manchester, Vt
Lye Brook Wilderness Boundary To Confluence Of Batten Kill
Wilderness Peru Peak
Wilderness Lye Brook
Emerald Lake State Park
Wilderness Big Branch