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The Put In access site on the West River in Londonderry provides a whitewater put-in opportunity on a significant Vermont waterway. The West River is a large stream system with a total length of 54.55 miles and drains an area of 420 square miles, making it suitable for various paddling activities. With an average flow of 991.45 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 2.78 feet per second, paddlers should expect moving water conditions typical of a mountain stream.
As a whitewater put-in, this location serves as a launching point for kayakers and canoeists interested in moving water paddling. The West River features a significant elevation drop of 2,184 feet over its length, resulting in an average gradient of 40 feet per mile, which indicates the presence of Class I to Class III whitewater depending on the section. The stream order of 6 classifies this as a large river system with substantial water volume, though paddlers should be aware that this is a headwater stream location relatively close to the river's source.