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The Put In access site on Wells River in Groton provides a whitewater paddling opportunity on a medium-sized river with significant gradient and flow characteristics. Wells River is a 20-mile waterway with a total elevation drop of 677 feet, resulting in an average gradient of 33.6 feet per mile. This gradient and the average flow of 173.84 cubic feet per second indicate moving water with moderate current conditions suitable for intermediate paddlers. The river's stream order of 5 and drainage area of 100 square miles demonstrate it is a substantial waterway capable of supporting kayaking and canoeing activities.
Paddlers using this put-in should be prepared for whitewater conditions with an average velocity of 2.05 feet per second. The site is located in Groton in Caledonia County, Vermont, in the upper reaches of the Wells River drainage system. This access point serves as a starting location for downstream paddling trips on moving water that requires appropriate skill and experience with current-based paddling.