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Massachusetts whitewater - Assabet River, Middlesex/Worcester County
Middlesex/Worcester
county,
Route 117 to Route 62 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 1.5 miles
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The beautiful scenery of Middlesex/Worcester County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Assabet River is 1.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Assabet River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Route 117 to Route 62 stretch is the only one. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Worcester, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch is short so |
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better bring some good walking shoes. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way
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Briefly about the general area:
A nice beach next to Assabet River is Memorial Beach. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Assabet River. Throughout the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. All through the winter highs are mostly in the 30's; after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Assabet River sink into the 10's.
Assabet River commonly gets a lot of rain; November is when you get the most rain here; February on the other hand is the driest. | |
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Assabet River, Route 117 to Route 62 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II
Length:
1.5
miles
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.42444
Longitude: -71.46029
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.38611
Longitude: -71.56917
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Paddler input for Assabet River, Massachusetts:
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Current weather conditions at Assabet River, Massachusetts
Local climate location: PETERBORO 6 miles away
     
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Holiday Inn BOXBOROUGH (I-495 EXIT 28), Boxborough
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4 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Hotel in Boxborough, MA, #1 ranked Holiday Inn for guest satisfaction in Massachusetts and completely smoke free. The Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods offers quick and easy acce...
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Clarion Carriage House Inn Sudbury, Sudbury
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5 miles away
Free continental breakfast seven days a week. Complimentary coffee, tea, cookies, and fresh fruits available 24 hours. Seasonal apple cider and lemonade available in the lobby 24 hours. Complimentary ...
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites MARLBOROUGH, Marlborough
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5 miles away
Bordering on the MetroWest region of the State, the newly renovated, non-smoking Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites in Marlborough is at the Crossroads of New England in central Massachusetts. Situated on R...
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Outdoors Recreation Near Worcester, Massachusetts
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Worcester, Massachusetts, the metro area neareast to Assabet River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Assabet River. |
| | Whitewater Near Assabet River:
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Concord River, Middlesex
County
, 19 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Close to Lowell) |
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Charles River, Norfolk
County
, 19 miles away, Class I - 0.1 miles long (Needham Rapids) |
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Clear and Branch, Providence
County
, 24 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Harrisville to Nasonville) |
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Souhegan River, Hillsborough
County
, 27 miles away, Class II-III - 5.75 miles long (Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101) |
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Souhegan River, Hillsborough
County
, 27 miles away, Class III - 1.25 miles long (NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton) |
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Merrimack River, Hillsborough
County
, 29 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls) |
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Stony Brook, Hillsborough
County
, 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Assabet River:
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Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts
, 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet |
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Blue Hills, Massachusetts
, 29 miles away, 309 vertical feet |
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McIntyre, New Hampshire
, 31 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Bradford, Massachusetts
, 36 miles away, 300 vertical feet |
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Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire
, 40 miles away, 875 vertical feet |
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Pine Ridge, Massachusetts
, 41 miles away, 200 vertical feet |
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Pats Peak, New Hampshire
, 43 miles away, 710 vertical feet |
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Yawgoo Valley, Rhode Island
, 45 miles away, 245 vertical feet |
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Gunstock, New Hampshire
, 59 miles away, 1400 vertical feet |
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Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire
, 60 miles away, 1250 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Assabet River:
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Holiday Inn BOXBOROUGH (I-495 EXIT 28), Boxborough
, 4 miles away |
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Clarion Carriage House Inn Sudbury, Sudbury
, 5 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites MARLBOROUGH, Marlborough
, 5 miles away |
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Courtyard Boston Marlborough, Marlborough
, 5 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BOSTON - MARLBORO, Hudson
, 5 miles away |
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| | National Parks Near Assabet River:
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Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI
, 21 miles away |
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Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA
, 32 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Assabet River:
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Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson
, 1 miles away |
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Stow Acres Country Club, Stow
, 1 miles away |
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Butternut Farm Golf Club, Stow
, 1 miles away |
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