Connecticut whitewater - Farmington River - Collinsville, Hartford County
Hartford
county,
Collinsville to Unionville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 3.5 miles
The Collinsville to Unionville section of Farmington River - Collinsville is 3.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The starting location is a short drive from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Connecticut and the water flowing gracefully down Farmington River - Collinsville are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The average Connecticut whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier
to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The campgrounds here at Farmington River - Collinsville are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but
do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes.
Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Farmington River - Collinsville a relatively wet location; June is the wettest month with most rain; February is the month with the least moisture.
Throughout the summertime highs here at Farmington River - Collinsville reach the 70's; the night is somewhat chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 20's; nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Farmington River - Collinsville tend to be in the 10's.
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