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Vermont | Northern Vermont / Orleans County
Missisquoi RiverLowell VT 100 access to River Road, Troy
A longer upper Missisquoi day reach ending at the documented above-dam River Road access.
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A longer upper Missisquoi day reach ending at the documented above-dam River Road access.
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Put-in
Lowell VT 100 accessAccess steps and parking can be seasonal or weather affected.
Take-out
River Road access, TroyRiver Road is a mandatory above-dam take-out.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Access steps and parking can be seasonal or weather affected.
- River Road is a mandatory above-dam take-out.
- Private banks are not assumed public bailout or camping sites.
Watch for
- 180 cfs minimum planning cue
- Strainers and quickwater
- Dam boundary and cold water
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Missisquoi River near North Troy, VT. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Gauge site | Missisquoi River near North Troy, VT |
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| Preferred range | Needs paddler reports |
| Known low-water floor | 180 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | Northern Forest Canoe Trail Missisquoi River paddle map |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Named reachLowell VT 100 access to River Road, Troy
NFCT and UMATR publish the access names and route context.
- Numeric scoring evidenceAbove 180 cfs
NFCT says to look for the Troy gauge above 180 cfs for the Rabion Farm–Lane Road paddle; this conservative floor is applied to the same upper corridor.
- Direct gaugeUSGS 04293000
Missisquoi River near North Troy station.
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Missisquoi River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Lowell VT 100 access to River Road, Troy route on the Missisquoi River?
Paddle Today watches Missisquoi River near North Troy, VT and uses 180 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does the Lowell VT 100 access to River Road, Troy route on the Missisquoi River start and end?
This route starts at Lowell VT 100 access and ends at River Road access, Troy, about 10 river miles on the water.
Is the Lowell VT 100 access to River Road, Troy route on the Missisquoi River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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