Massachusetts whitewater - Assabet River, Middlesex/Worcester County Middlesex/Worcester county, Route 117 to Route 62 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     1.5 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Worcester, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Route 117 to Route 62 section of Assabet River in Middlesex/Worcester County is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting some good exercise     and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Assabet River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Route 117 to Route 62 stretch is the only one. The beautiful scenery of Middlesex/Worcester County and the water flowing gracefully down Assabet River have people coming here. The average Massachusetts whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. Briefly about the general area: Assabet River sees pretty high levels of rain; most of the rain falls through November; the driest month is February. Summertime brings highs in the 70's to Assabet River. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the   30's; nighttime lows at Assabet River all through the wintertime commonly sink into the 10's. During your stay at Assabet River do explore close by Memorial Beach. 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    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.42444 Longitude: -71.46029 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.38611 Longitude: -71.56917 Paddler input for Assabet River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines 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. Holiday Inn Boxborough (I-495 Exit 28), Ma, Boxborough 4 miles away Fully renovated 2006! Hotel is 100% Non-Smoking. Welcome to the Holiday Inn Hotel in Boxborough, MA. The Holiday Inn Boxborough Woods offers quick and easy access off Interstate 495 and is just minut... Clarion Carriage House Inn Sudbury, Sudbury 5 miles away Free full buffet 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 ... Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Marlborough, Ma, Marlborough 5 miles away Bordering on the MetroWest region of the State, the Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites in Marlboro is at the Crossroads of New England in Central Massachusetts. Situated on Rt. 495, minutes from Routes 290 ...   All Massachusetts Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Massachusetts. Books about whitewater paddling on Assabet River, Massachusetts List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Assabet River, Massachusetts. Find a whitewater outfitter in Massachusetts Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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.       These outdoors activities are available near Assabet River.   Whitewater Near Assabet River: Concord River, Middlesex County , 19 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Close to Lowell) Charles River, Norfolk County , 19 miles away, Class I - 0.1 miles long (Needham Rapids) Clear and Branch, Providence County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 7.5 miles long (Harrisville to Nasonville) Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 27 miles away, Class II-III - 5.75 miles long (Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101) Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 27 miles away, Class III - 1.25 miles long (NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton) Merrimack River, Hillsborough County , 29 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls) Stony Brook, Hillsborough County , 29 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton)   Ski Areas Near Assabet River: Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Blue Hills, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 309 vertical feet McIntyre, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 300 vertical feet Bradford, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 300 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 875 vertical feet Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 200 vertical feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 43 miles away, 710 vertical feet Yawgoo Valley, Rhode Island , 45 miles away, 245 vertical feet Gunstock, New Hampshire , 59 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 60 miles away, 1250 vertical feet   Beaches Near Assabet River: Memorial Beach, Middlesex County , 2 miles away Harvard Town Beach, Worcester County , 7 miles away   Hotels Near Assabet River: Holiday Inn Boxborough (I-495 Exit 28), Ma, Boxborough , 4 miles away Clarion Carriage House Inn Sudbury, Sudbury , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Marlborough, Ma, Marlborough , 5 miles away Courtyard Boston Marlborough, Marlborough , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites BOSTON - MARLBORO, Hudson , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Assabet River: Northport Campground, Maynard, 6 miles away Crystal Springs Campground, Bolton, 7 miles away Minuteman KOA, Littleton, 7 miles away   National Parks Near Assabet River: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 21 miles away Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Assabet River: Charter Oak Country Club, Hudson , 1 miles away Stow Acres Country Club, Stow , 1 miles away Butternut Farm Golf Club, Stow , 1 miles away   Lakes Near Assabet River