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Compare 38 tracked Vermont paddle routes with route links, water-level context, difficulty, and access planning details.
38 routes support live scores. 0 planning-only routes provide trip details and source links without a live route score.
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Scan the highlighted river network from above, then use the route guides and access markers to find a supported reach.
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Lamoille Valley
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Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat ramp
Moderate | Staged multi-day itinerary (about 36 river miles) | Plan a multi-day staged itinerary with portage, weather, camping and shuttle margin | Live score supported--Live
Lamoille Valley
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Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Dog Head Falls access below the falls
Moderate | About 6 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with wood, feature and shuttle checks | Live score supported--Live
Lamoille Valley
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Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Dorothy Smith Access
Moderate | About 16 river miles | Allow 7–10 hours with the Dog Head portage, Ithiel Falls scouting and shuttle time | Live score supported--Live
Lamoille Valley
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Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
Moderate | About 28 river miles | Plan a full daylight day with multiple portages and shuttle margin | Live score supportedCurrent scores load here when available. You can still open the route links to check details and sources if this update fails.
Best route options
Good starting points in Vermont
Ranked from route metadata, source support, difficulty, and logistics.
Photo unavailableVermont routeNorthern Vermont / Orleans CountyMissisquoi RiverLane Road, Westfield to River Road, TroyA shorter Missisquoi quickwater option using UMATR access steps and the mandatory River Road above-dam take-out.
Route facts
Moderate | About 4 river miles | Allow 2–3 hours with scouting and shuttle time | Live score supportedofficial source support
Photo unavailableVermont routeNorthern Vermont / Orleans CountyMissisquoi RiverLowell VT 100 access to Lane Road, WestfieldA half-day upper Missisquoi paddle through mixed forest and open fields with quickwater and a short Class II rapid.
Route facts
Moderate | About 7 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with scouting and shuttle time | Live score supportedofficial source support
Photo unavailableVermont routeNorthern Vermont / Orleans CountyMissisquoi RiverLowell VT 100 access to River Road, TroyA longer upper Missisquoi day reach ending at the documented above-dam River Road access.
Route facts
Moderate | About 10 river miles | Allow 4–6 hours with scouting and shuttle time | Live score supportedofficial source support
Photo unavailableVermont routeBolton–Richmond / Chittenden CountyWinooski RiverBolton Canoe Access Area to JonesvilleA mellow lower-Winooski day reach from the Bolton Canoe Access Area to the documented Jonesville takeout below Cochran Road Bridge.
Route facts
Easy | About 6.5 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with current, scouting and shuttle time | Live score supportedcommunity source support
Photo unavailableVermont routeBolton–Richmond / Chittenden CountyWinooski RiverBolton Dam Access to Bolton Canoe Access AreaA short lower-Winooski reach below Bolton Dam to the public Bolton Canoe Access Area, useful when a shorter day is preferred.
Route facts
Easy | About 4 river miles | Allow 2–4 hours with scouting, possible portage and shuttle time | Live score supportedcommunity source support
Photo unavailableVermont routeBolton–Richmond / Chittenden CountyWinooski RiverBolton Dam Access to JonesvilleThe documented Bolton-to-Richmond day reach, beginning below Bolton Dam and ending at the Jonesville takeout.
Route facts
Easy | About 10.5 river miles | Allow 4–7 hours with scouting, possible portage and shuttle time | Live score supportedcommunity source support
Beginner routes
Vermont beginner routes
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Winooski RiverBolton Canoe Access Area to JonesvilleBolton–Richmond / Chittenden County | About 6.5 river milesWinooski RiverBolton Dam Access to Bolton Canoe Access AreaBolton–Richmond / Chittenden County | About 4 river milesWinooski RiverBolton Dam Access to JonesvilleBolton–Richmond / Chittenden County | About 10.5 river miles
Weekend planning
Routes with practical logistics
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Lamoille RiverCadyville Falls access below the falls to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampStaged multi-day itinerary (about 36 river miles) | Plan a multi-day staged itinerary with portage, weather, camping and shuttle marginLamoille RiverCadyville Falls access below the falls to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsAbout 6 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with wood, feature and shuttle checksLamoille RiverCadyville Falls access below the falls to Dorothy Smith AccessAbout 16 river miles | Allow 7–10 hours with the Dog Head portage, Ithiel Falls scouting and shuttle timeLamoille RiverCadyville Falls access below the falls to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessAbout 28 river miles | Plan a full daylight day with multiple portages and shuttle marginLamoille RiverCadyville Falls to Waterman BrookAbout 5 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with access, wood and shuttle checksLamoille RiverDog Head Falls access below the portage to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampStaged itinerary (about 33 river miles) | Plan a full daylight day with multiple portages and shuttle margin
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Lamoille River28
Lamoille River hubCadyville Falls access below the falls to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampCadyville Falls access below the falls to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsCadyville Falls access below the falls to Dorothy Smith AccessCadyville Falls access below the falls to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessCadyville Falls to Waterman BrookDog Head Falls access below the portage to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampDog Head Falls access below the portage to Dorothy Smith AccessDog Head Falls access below the portage to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessDorothy Smith Access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampDorothy Smith Access to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessFairfax Falls below-dam access to Arrowhead Mountain LakeMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Cadyville Falls access below the fallsMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Dorothy Smith AccessMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Waterman Brook confluence accessUpper Lamoille Access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampUpper Lamoille Access to Cadyville Falls below-dam accessUpper Lamoille Access to Dog Head Falls below-dam accessUpper Lamoille Access to Dorothy Smith AccessUpper Lamoille Access to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessUpper Lamoille Access to Morrisville Oxbow ParkUpper Lamoille Access to Waterman Brook confluence accessWaterman Brook confluence access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampWaterman Brook confluence access to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsWaterman Brook confluence access to Dorothy Smith AccessWaterman Brook confluence access to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
Winooski River7
Winooski River hubBolton Canoe Access Area to JonesvilleBolton Dam Access to Bolton Canoe Access AreaBolton Dam Access to JonesvilleMarshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Middlesex town accessMarshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Montpelier Gateway ParkMarshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Winooski Street Bridge, WaterburyMiddlesex town access to Winooski Street Bridge, Waterbury
By region
Bolton–Richmond / Chittenden County3
Central Vermont / Winooski Valley4
Winooski River: Marshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Middlesex town accessWinooski River: Marshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Montpelier Gateway ParkWinooski River: Marshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Winooski Street Bridge, WaterburyWinooski River: Middlesex town access to Winooski Street Bridge, Waterbury
Lamoille Valley28
Lamoille River: Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille River: Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsLamoille River: Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille River: Cadyville Falls access below the falls to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille River: Cadyville Falls to Waterman BrookLamoille River: Dog Head Falls access below the portage to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille River: Dog Head Falls access below the portage to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille River: Dog Head Falls access below the portage to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille River: Dorothy Smith Access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille River: Dorothy Smith Access to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille River: Fairfax Falls below-dam access to Arrowhead Mountain LakeLamoille River: Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille River: Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Cadyville Falls access below the fallsLamoille River: Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsLamoille River: Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille River: Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille River: Morrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Waterman Brook confluence accessLamoille River: Upper Lamoille Access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille River: Upper Lamoille Access to Cadyville Falls below-dam accessLamoille River: Upper Lamoille Access to Dog Head Falls below-dam accessLamoille River: Upper Lamoille Access to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille River: Upper Lamoille Access to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille River: Upper Lamoille Access to Morrisville Oxbow ParkLamoille River: Upper Lamoille Access to Waterman Brook confluence accessLamoille River: Waterman Brook confluence access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille River: Waterman Brook confluence access to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsLamoille River: Waterman Brook confluence access to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille River: Waterman Brook confluence access to Fairfax Falls below-dam access
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Lamoille RiverCadyville Falls access below the falls to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverCadyville Falls access below the falls to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverCadyville Falls access below the falls to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverCadyville Falls access below the falls to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverCadyville Falls to Waterman BrookLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverDog Head Falls access below the portage to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverDog Head Falls access below the portage to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverDog Head Falls access below the portage to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverDorothy Smith Access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverDorothy Smith Access to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverFairfax Falls below-dam access to Arrowhead Mountain LakeLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Cadyville Falls access below the fallsLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverMorrisville Oxbow Riverfront Park to Waterman Brook confluence accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverUpper Lamoille Access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverUpper Lamoille Access to Cadyville Falls below-dam accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverUpper Lamoille Access to Dog Head Falls below-dam accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverUpper Lamoille Access to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverUpper Lamoille Access to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverUpper Lamoille Access to Morrisville Oxbow ParkLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverUpper Lamoille Access to Waterman Brook confluence accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverWaterman Brook confluence access to Arrowhead Mountain Lake public boat rampLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverWaterman Brook confluence access to Dog Head Falls access below the fallsLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverWaterman Brook confluence access to Dorothy Smith AccessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedLamoille RiverWaterman Brook confluence access to Fairfax Falls below-dam accessLamoille Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedMissisquoi RiverLane Road, Westfield to River Road, TroyNorthern Vermont / Orleans County | Moderate | Live score supportedMissisquoi RiverLowell VT 100 access to Lane Road, WestfieldNorthern Vermont / Orleans County | Moderate | Live score supportedMissisquoi RiverLowell VT 100 access to River Road, TroyNorthern Vermont / Orleans County | Moderate | Live score supportedWinooski RiverBolton Canoe Access Area to JonesvilleBolton–Richmond / Chittenden County | Easy | Live score supportedWinooski RiverBolton Dam Access to Bolton Canoe Access AreaBolton–Richmond / Chittenden County | Easy | Live score supportedWinooski RiverBolton Dam Access to JonesvilleBolton–Richmond / Chittenden County | Easy | Live score supportedWinooski RiverMarshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Middlesex town accessCentral Vermont / Winooski Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedWinooski RiverMarshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Montpelier Gateway ParkCentral Vermont / Winooski Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedWinooski RiverMarshfield Old Schoolhouse Common to Winooski Street Bridge, WaterburyCentral Vermont / Winooski Valley | Moderate | Live score supportedWinooski RiverMiddlesex town access to Winooski Street Bridge, WaterburyCentral Vermont / Winooski Valley | Moderate | Live score supported
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Vermont paddling FAQ
How does Paddle Today choose Vermont paddle routes?
Paddle Today lists source-backed routes with reviewed access and trip information. This page includes 38 routes with live-score support and 0 planning-only routes across 3 rivers. Planning-only routes do not have a live route score.
Are these Vermont river conditions live?
Scored routes show the latest available conditions, subject to data availability. Planning-only routes provide trip information and source links without a live route score. Check update times and missing-data notices, and verify conditions with the linked managers before leaving.
Can I request another Vermont route?
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