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Put-in VT

Put In

Otter Creek - Beldens Falls to Bleeders Dam (VT)

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Gauge Conditions
Otter Creek at Middlebury, VT Upstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 10,000.0 CFS

It doesn't get too high, or too low, really. Over 2500cfs the gorge proper becomes class IV.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid on Otter Creek offers a straightforward entry point with minimal technical challenges, serving primarily as a transition into the river's main flow. Paddlers should be aware of potential submerged rocks near the put-in area and maintain a clean, center-line approach to avoid potential pin hazards. While not a particularly demanding section, maintaining situational awareness and reading the water's surface is recommended.
Location

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Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.0 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Beldens Falls to Bleeders Dam
Otter Creek
II+ 1.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater