Access Site
VT
Take Out
City: New Haven, VT
County: Addison
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 44.07161700, -73.19365900
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
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Whitewater Run
II+
Take-out
Otter Creek - Beldens Falls to Bleeders Dam
Current Conditions
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• 200.00-10000.00 cfs
Otter Creek at Middlebury, VT
Whitewater Runs on Otter Creek
1 runDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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American Whitewater
About This Access Site
This take-out site on Otter Creek in New Haven provides access to a significant whitewater paddling destination. Otter Creek is a large river system with a 699 square mile drainage area and an average gradient of 14.5 feet per mile, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced paddlers. The creek features a total elevation drop of 1,231 feet over its 84.98 mile length, creating dynamic flow conditions that vary seasonally. With an average flow of 38.85 cubic feet per second and velocity of 1.91 feet per second, paddlers should expect moderate current conditions and plan accordingly.
The take-out location in New Haven, Addison County is strategically positioned for day trips and multi-day expeditions on Otter Creek. Paddlers using this site should be aware that Otter Creek is a headwater stream with headwater characteristics, meaning conditions can change rapidly with rainfall and seasonal snowmelt. The New Haven area offers access to the lower portions of Otter Creek's watershed, providing opportunities for various paddling experiences depending on water levels and skill level.
The take-out location in New Haven, Addison County is strategically positioned for day trips and multi-day expeditions on Otter Creek. Paddlers using this site should be aware that Otter Creek is a headwater stream with headwater characteristics, meaning conditions can change rapidly with rainfall and seasonal snowmelt. The New Haven area offers access to the lower portions of Otter Creek's watershed, providing opportunities for various paddling experiences depending on water levels and skill level.