Massachusetts whitewater - Chickley River, Franklin County Franklin county, Route 8A to Deerfield River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Massachusetts are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The beautiful scenery of Franklin County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Route 8A to Deerfield River section of Chickley River in Massachusetts is 6 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bennington, there's a road map further down the page with     more info on that. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Route 8A to Deerfield River section is the only paddling section along Chickley River. 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. Briefly about the general area: Moody Spring is an inspiring place to visit while here, and the slopes of Berkshire East are so inviting nobody can resist. Summertime highs at Chickley River mostly tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. The wintertime   comes with highs in the 20's while Chickley River nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 10's. From a rainfall point of view Chickley River is a relatively typical place; most of the rain falls through August, and February is when it's the driest. Chickley River, Route 8A to Deerfield River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 6 miles Average Gradient: 25 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.58908 Longitude: -72.93792 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.63007 Longitude: -72.9021 Paddler input for Chickley River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Chickley River, Massachusetts Local climate location: GRAFTON 25 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Berkshires, Ma, North Adams 14 miles away The Holiday Inn Hotel Berkshires in Western Massachusetts has beautifully appointed guest rooms nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, the ideal choice to explore all the Berkshire museums, theatres,... 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Outdoors Recreation Near Bennington, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bennington, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Chickley River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Chickley River.   Whitewater Near Chickley River: Cold River, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Pelham Brook, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Swift River, Benzie County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam)   Ski Areas Near Chickley River: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 3 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 16 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 18 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 20 miles away, 300 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 21 miles away, 465 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 400 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 26 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 26 miles away, 204 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Chickley River: Whitcomb Summit Motel Resort, North Adams , 8 miles away Readsboro Inn, Readsboro , 8 miles away Oxbow Resort Motel, Shelburne Falls , 9 miles away Dug Out Motel, Adams , 13 miles away Crafts Inn, Wilmington , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Chickley River: Country Aire Campgrounds, Charlemont, 3 miles away Peppermint Park Camping Resort, Plainfield, 5 miles away Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, 5 miles away   Trails Near Chickley River: Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin County , 7 miles away Busby Trail, Berkshire County , 10 miles away Ghost Trail, Windham County , 14 miles away Kelly Camp Trail, Bennington County , 14 miles away Mount Olga Trail, Windham County , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Chickley River