Massachusetts whitewater - Concord River, Middlesex County

Middlesex county, Close to Lowell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(IV)     1.5 miles
  The wonderful Massachusetts scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. This section of Concord River in Massachusetts is 1.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III+(IV) section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling spots. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you
    don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're
gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Massachusetts you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This is the only paddling section along Concord River.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Concord River; the wettest month of the year is commonly November, that's the one that rains the most; February meanwhile is the driest month. During
 
the warm months here at Concord River, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's. During the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. For the period of the winter the highs are commonly in the 30's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Concord River.
A trip to Pawtucket Falls will fill your spirit with wonderful feelings.

Concord River, Close to Lowell road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(IV)
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.62785
Longitude: -71.29681

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.64374
Longitude: -71.30472

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Current weather conditions at Concord River, Massachusetts
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Local climate location: MASSABESIC LAKE 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Doubletree Hotel Lowell, Lowell
The Doubletree Hotel Lowell, in the heart of scenic downtown Lowell overlooking the canals of the city and Merrimack River, is conveniently located just minutes from the intersection of I-495, I-93, a...

Courtyard By Marriott Lowell, Lowell
2 miles away
The new redefined lobby at the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Lowell/Chelmsford provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. Conveniently located near historic Boston attractions, our new l...

Best Western Chelmsford Inn, Chelmsford
3 miles away
This recently renovated, Three Diamond Massachusetts hotel in Chelmsford is a great choice for a stay in the New England area. The Best Western Chelmsford Inn offers guests comfortable accommodations ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Massachusetts-New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Concord River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Concord River.
 Whitewater Near Concord River:
Assabet River, Middlesex/Worcester County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 1.5 miles long (Route 117 to Route 62)
Charles River, Norfolk County , 19 miles away, Class I - 0.1 miles long (Needham Rapids)
Merrimack River, Hillsborough County , 20 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls)
Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County , 26 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown)
Little Suncook, Merrimack County , 30 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Northwood to Gossville)
 Ski Areas Near Concord River:
Bradford, Massachusetts , 18 miles away, 300 vertical feet
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Blue Hills, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 309 vertical feet
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 44 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 44 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 46 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 50 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 57 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 57 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Concord River:
Doubletree Hotel Lowell, Lowell , 0 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Lowell, Lowell , 2 miles away
Best Western Chelmsford Inn, Chelmsford , 3 miles away
Radisson Hotel And Suites Chelmsford, Chelmsford , 4 miles away
Towneplace Suites By Marriott Boston Tewksbury, Tewksbury , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Concord River:
CDM, Chelmsford, 3 miles away
Tyngsboro Campground, Tyngsboro, 8 miles away
Tynsborough Campground, Middlesex County, 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Concord River:
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 22 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 35 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Concord River:
Trull Brook Golf Course, Tewksbury , 3 miles away
Swanson Meadows Golf Course, North Billerica , 4 miles away
Pine Valley Golf Links, Pelham , 5 miles away

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