Massachusetts whitewater - Concord River, Middlesex County Middlesex county, Close to Lowell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     1.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The put-in is not too far from Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This section of Concord River in Middlesex County is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have     to walk back to the start over and over. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The scenic beauty of Massachusetts and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling places. There are no other sections to paddle along Concord River than the Close to Lowell section. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Concord River gets a typical amount of annual rain; the month of November is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is February. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Pawtucket   Falls. All through the warmest time of the year here at Concord River, high temperatures generally reach the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Concord River temperatures sink to the 0's. 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 Paddler input for Concord River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Concord River, Massachusetts Local climate location: MASSABESIC LAKE 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Courtyard Boston Lowell/Chelmsford, 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 ... Radisson Hotel and Suites Chelmsford-Lowell, Chelmsford 4 miles away The Hotel has a restaurant, bar, fitness center and pool on property as well as new Sleep Number beds and complimentary Wireless Internet Access. The Property has recently completed an extensive 2 Mil...   All Massachusetts Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Massachusetts. Books about whitewater paddling on Concord River, Massachusetts List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Concord 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 Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, Massachusetts-New Hampshire 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.       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: Courtyard Boston Lowell/Chelmsford, Lowell , 2 miles away Best Western Chelmsford Inn, Chelmsford , 3 miles away Radisson Hotel and Suites Chelmsford-Lowell, Chelmsford , 4 miles away TownePlace Suites Boston Tewksbury/Andover, Tewksbury , 4 miles away Fairfield Inn Boston Tewksbury/Andover, 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