White River (Vermont) facts for kids
The White River is a river in Vermont, a state in the United States. It flows for about 60 miles (96 kilometers). The White River is a "tributary" of the Connecticut River. This means it is a smaller river that flows into a larger one.
Exploring the White River
Where the Journey Begins
The White River starts high up in the Green Mountains. It begins at a place called Skylight Pond, which is south of Bread Loaf Mountain.
The River's Path Through Vermont
From its start, the river flows east towards the town of Granville. Here, it gets more water from the southern part of Granville Notch. The river then turns south. It flows through the towns of Hancock and Rochester.
As it enters Stockbridge, the river turns northeast. It continues its journey to the town of Bethel. In Bethel, another stream called the Third Branch of the White River joins it from the north. As the river flows through Royalton, the Second Branch and the First Branch of the White River also add their waters from the north.
From Royalton all the way to where it ends, the river's valley is followed by Interstate 89 and Vermont Route 14. The White River flows southeast through the town of Sharon. Finally, it enters the town of Hartford. Here, at the village of White River Junction, the White River meets the larger Connecticut River.
