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 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 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 ...   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: 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