Massachusetts whitewater - Cold River, Franklin County Franklin county, Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     4.25 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Bennington, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Franklin County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Massachusetts is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots     of people. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. This section of Cold River is 4.25 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Cold River comes with high temperatures in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Cold River are in the 10's. Cold River is a good place of typical precipitation; the month   of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. Going for a hike along the Dunbar Brook Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region, and a day on the slopes of Berkshire East is just what you need. Cold River, Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 4.25 miles Average Gradient: 125 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.63239 Longitude: -72.97517 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.63812 Longitude: -72.92627 Paddler input for Cold River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cold River, Massachusetts Local climate location: GRAFTON 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Berkshires, Ma, North Adams 12 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 Cold River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cold River.   Whitewater Near Cold River: Deerfield River, Franklin County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Chickley River, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Pelham Brook, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County , 4 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County , 8 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Swift River, Benzie County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Deerfield River, Windham County , 13 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Cold River: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 5 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 15 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 17 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 18 miles away, 300 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 23 miles away, 465 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 24 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 400 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 750 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 27 miles away, 204 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cold River: Whitcomb Summit Motel Resort, North Adams , 6 miles away Readsboro Inn, Readsboro , 7 miles away Oxbow Resort Motel, Shelburne Falls , 11 miles away Dug Out Motel, Adams , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Berkshires, Ma, North Adams , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cold River: Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, 5 miles away Country Aire Campgrounds, Charlemont, 5 miles away Peppermint Park Camping Resort, Plainfield, 7 miles away   Trails Near Cold River: Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin County , 5 miles away Busby Trail, Berkshire County , 8 miles away Kelly Camp Trail, Bennington County , 12 miles away Old Stage Trail, Bennington County , 14 miles away Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham County , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Cold River