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 nature scenery of Massachusetts and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Assabet River in Massachusetts is 1.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. If you're coming from Worcester it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Route 117 to Route 62 stretch is the only paddling stretch along Assabet River. You can pitch a tent or
    park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Massachusetts is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section
is quite short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Assabet River gets much water; during the month of November you get the most rain around here while February is generally the driest month. During your stay at Assabet River do go to nearby Memorial Beach.
Summertime highs at Assabet River typically tend to be in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are mostly in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Assabet River.
 

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

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Current weather conditions at Assabet River, Massachusetts
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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
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...

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites Marlborough, Ma, Marlborough
5 miles away
Bordering on the MetroWest region of the State, the smoke-freeHoliday Inn Hotel and Suites in Marlborough is at the Crossroads of New England in central Massachusetts. Situated on Rt. 495, minutes fro...

Courtyard Boston Marlborough, Marlborough
5 miles away
Welcome to the Boston Marlborough Courtyard by Marriott Hotel where you will experience New England at its best. Located in the heart of Central Massachusetts (a short drive to Cape Cod) between Worc...



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OUTDOORS
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
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
Residence Inn by Marriott Boston Marlborough, Marlborough , 6 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

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