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Lamoille River
Choose from five named Lamoille Paddlers’ Trail day trips, then check the selected reach’s portages, water type, and access. The trail spans quiet water, rock gardens, falls, and Arrowhead Lake; a Johnson gauge reading does not describe every route hazard.
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- Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat ramp
- Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Dog Head Falls access below the falls
- Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Dorothy Smith Access
- Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
- Cadyville Falls to Waterman Brook
- Dog Head Falls access below the portage to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat ramp
- Dog Head Falls access below the portage to Dorothy Smith Access
- Dog Head Falls access below the portage to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
- Dorothy Smith Access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat ramp
- Dorothy Smith Access to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
- Fairfax Falls below-dam access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake
- Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat ramp
- Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Cadyville Falls access below the falls
- Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Dog Head Falls access below the falls
- Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Dorothy Smith Access
- Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
- Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Waterman Brook confluence access
- Upper Lamoille Access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat ramp
- Upper Lamoille Access to Cadyville Falls below-dam access
- Upper Lamoille Access to Dog Head Falls below-dam access
- Upper Lamoille Access to Dorothy Smith Access
- Upper Lamoille Access to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
- Upper Lamoille Access to Morrisville Oxbow Park
- Upper Lamoille Access to Waterman Brook confluence access
- Waterman Brook confluence access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat ramp
- Waterman Brook confluence access to Dog Head Falls access below the falls
- Waterman Brook confluence access to Dorothy Smith Access
- Waterman Brook confluence access to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
Trail guide day trips
Lamoille River Paddlers’ Trail reaches
The trail guide separates the river into named day reaches with different water types, falls and portages. This page highlights five documented trips so the overlapping trip options are easier to compare. For a longer outing or a different launch and take-out, plan from consecutive reaches with the trail map. Keep the Johnson gauge, weather, mandatory carries and route-specific access notes in view; the Arrowhead Lake section also has reservoir wind exposure. See the Lamoille River Paddlers’ Trail recommended trips and its maps and access guide for current route context.
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Lamoille River paddle planning
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Water levels
These Lamoille River routes use Lamoille River at Johnson, VT as the main gauge reference.
Route options
Compare 5 routes (5 scored · 0 planning) across Lamoille Valley. Open a route page for put-in, take-out, distance, data reliability, and access notes.
Difficulty
Lamoille River routes here are marked moderate, so choose the stretch that fits your group and conditions.
Quick answers
Lamoille River paddling FAQ
Where can I paddle the Lamoille River?
The Lamoille Paddlers’ Trail names separate day reaches from the upper valley through Johnson and Jeffersonville to Arrowhead Lake. This guide focuses on five documented day trips; use the trail map to plan other trip options, portages, and local hazards.
How should I check Lamoille River water levels?
Check the gauge notes for your stretch and its live score where available. This hub uses Lamoille River at Johnson, VT. Planning routes have no live score; check their source guidance and current access notices.
Which Lamoille River route is best today?
Compare current scores where available, along with water level, recent trend, weather, access, and route difficulty. Planning-only cards provide trip information without a live paddling recommendation.