Class III West River, VT
Salmon Hole (Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park)
The Spring release is usually scheduled for the last full weekend of April; the Fall release falls on the third full weekend of September. This release allows boating on two sections of the West: The Upper West, class III; and the Lower West, class II. The termination for the upper and the start for the lower are located at Jamaica State Park, which lies just to the north of Vt. Route 30. Camping is available at Jamaica State Park. (American Whitewater)
Section Details
| Trip Length | Partial Day, 2.8 Miles |
| Fishing | Yes |
| Camping | Yes |
| Manager | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers |
| Wild & Scenic | No |
| Water Trail | No |
| Description | American Whitewater |
| River Flow Information |
https://www.nae.usace.army.mil/Missions/Recreation/Ball-Mountain-Lake/ This section of river is dependent on flow being released from an upstream hydropower dam. ACOE-controlled spring and fall weekend releases allow for boating on two sections of the West: The Upper West, class III; and the Lower West, class II. Total drop is 161 feet over 2.75 miles. The reach includes beautiful scenery and can be viewed by land as well on the West River Trail. |
