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Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243 river run

Vermont, USA Leicester Hollow Brook Class III-IV
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Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243 -- Vermont paddle run
Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243 Vermont · Leicester Hollow Brook
About this run

Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243

The Whitewater River Run from Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243 in Vermont is a popular destination for kayakers and rafters. The ideal streamflow range for this run is between 300 and 800 cubic feet per second (cfs). This range provides enough water to navigate the rapids, while still allowing for safety and control. The class rating for this run is classified as a Class III-IV, which means it is considered to be a challenging whitewater run. The segment mileage for this run is approximately 6 miles long, with a variety of rapids and obstacles throughout. Some of the notable rapids include Upper and Lower Flume, which are both Class IV rapids, as well as Big Boulders and S-Turn, which are Class III rapids. It is important to note that there are specific regulations for this area, which include a permit requirement for groups of ten or more. Additionally, there are strict rules regarding camping and fires, and visitors are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles to help preserve the natural beauty of the area.
StateVermont
RiverLeicester Hollow Brook
ClassIII-IV
Elevation353 ft
Current flow--
Percent of normal69%
StreamgageUSGS 04282500
Latitude43.8849°
Longitude-73.0488°
Detailed forecast

Plan your run down to the hour

Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.

Hourly detail

Next 5 days, hour by hour

Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.

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5-day forecast table

Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.

TimeConditionTemp (°F)Snow (in)Rain (in)Humidity (%)Wind (mps)Wind dir
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Long-term outlook

15-day temperature & precipitation

Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.

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Regional flow

Regional streamflow levels

USGS streamgauges around Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243 -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.

StreamgaugeDischargeView
Otter Creek At Middlebury 874 cfs →
New Haven River At Brooksville Nr Middlebury 196 cfs →
Otter Creek At Center Rutland 606 cfs →
Ayers Brook At Randolph 71 cfs →
Putnam Creek East Of Crown Point Center Ny 373 cfs →
Poultney River Below Fair Haven 311 cfs →
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Whitewater safety

Check the flow before you run
Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
Know your skill ceiling
Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
Wear the right gear
Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
Scout, set safety, and run with a team
Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
Respect the river
Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
American Whitewater — River safety → American Canoe Association → U.S. Coast Guard — Paddling safety →

Set push alerts in the Snoflo app

Save Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243 as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.

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FAQ

About Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243

What's the optimal flow for Headwaters To End Of Fs Road 243?

The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.

How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?

The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.

What's the whitewater class?

See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.

Where do I put in / take out?

Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.

Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?

Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.

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