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 Close to Lowell stretch of Concord River is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Boston-Cambridge-Quincy, as you can see on the road map further down. The average Massachusetts whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. There's camping available near Concord River. The beautiful scenery of Massachusetts and the cool fresh water      will make you feel great. The Close to Lowell stretch is the only paddling stretch along Concord River. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Concord River is close to the national average; the month with most of the rain is November while February is commonly the driest month. Through the summer months here at Concord River, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's; all through   the dark hours in the wintertime at Concord River temperatures dip to the 0's. Pawtucket Falls is a beautiful spot to go to while you're at Concord River. 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. 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 Courtyard Lowell - colonial style with quaint New England charm. Designed by business travelers we offer services and amenities to meet the needs of guests who work away from home. Meeting rooms and ... 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 accommodation...   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: 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: Tyngsboro Campground, Tyngsboro, 8 miles away Tynsborough Campground, Middlesex County, 8 miles away Wyman's Beach, Westford, 10 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   Lakes Near Concord River