Joe's Brook

From the putin to takeout, this remarkable river is almost nonstop. Only a few short flat sections disturb continuous whitewater, along the whole 10 Miles. A number of ledge drops, slides and constrictions form the whitewater interest. This has to be unique amongst Vermont rivers in having so much whitewater, for such long distance.

This river can be split into a number of sections, to allow mixed ability groups to enjoy this great run. Eddies are fairly small, and a lot of rapids crop up around bends or under bridges. There is also a considerable tree presence, although at the time of writing (Apr 06) none were riverwide.

The complete run, 10 miles in total, can easily be completed in a day by a fast moving group who are not going to portage too much.

Power Plant to Greenbanks Hollow Covered Bridge (the only covered bridge on the river!): Class II- III (IV)- 3.6 Miles

The section starts off fairly mellow, drifting lazily through cedar woods. There are 4 or 5 ledge drops and one major series of slides rapid in this section. All are fairly easy to inspect or portage, particularly the major slide, since it is roadside.

Greenbacks Hollow Covered Bridge to Morses Mill Bridge on Joe's Brook Road: Class III-IV(V) - 2.8 Miles

Takeout to inspect prior to heading under the covered bridge. Serious horizon lines and gradient lies below. This is the biggest rapid on the river, and consists of a number of ledge drops and slides back to back. This is easily inspected or portaged on river left. From the end of this rapid, for the next couple of miles you are assaulted by a series of almost back-to-back ledge drops and slides. Notable amongst these are the

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