Massachusetts whitewater - Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County Franklin / Berkshire county, South Road to Deerfield River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     2.7 miles   The scenic beauty of Franklin / Berkshire County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Dunbar Brook in Massachusetts is 2.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming     back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There's camping available near Dunbar Brook. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Massachusetts are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. 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. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. This is the only paddling stretch along Dunbar Brook. Briefly about the general area: The Dunbar Brook Trail is a pleasant hiking trail close to Dunbar Brook. Dunbar Brook is a good place of common rainfall; the wettest month of the year is usually August, that's the one that rains the most,   and the driest of the months is February. All through the summer highs here at Dunbar Brook reach the 70's while overnight lows are typically in the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Dunbar Brook are in the 10's. Dunbar Brook, South Road to Deerfield River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 2.7 miles Average Gradient: 300 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.71979 Longitude: -72.99276 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.7041 Longitude: -72.95481 Paddler input for Dunbar Brook, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dunbar Brook, Massachusetts Local climate location: GRAFTON 24 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams 10 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 Dunbar Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dunbar Brook.   Whitewater Near Dunbar Brook: Deerfield River, Franklin County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County , 4 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Pelham Brook, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Cold River, Franklin County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River) Chickley River, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Windham County , 9 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir) Deerfield River - East Branch, -blank- County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Swift River, Benzie County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River)   Ski Areas Near Dunbar Brook: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 8 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 12 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 14 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 21 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 23 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Snow Valley, Vermont , 25 miles away, 700 vertical feet Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 26 miles away, 1334 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 750 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 465 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dunbar Brook: Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams , 10 miles away The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA, North Adams , 10 miles away Mount Snow Condominiums, West Dover , 14 miles away Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover , 14 miles away Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dunbar Brook: Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, 8 miles away Country Aire Campgrounds, Charlemont, 8 miles away Clarksburg State Park, North Adams, 9 miles away   Trails Near Dunbar Brook: Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin County , 1 miles away Busby Trail, Berkshire County , 6 miles away Kelly Camp Trail, Bennington County , 8 miles away Old Stage Trail, Bennington County , 10 miles away Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham County , 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Dunbar Brook: Stamford Valley Golf Course, Stamford , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Dunbar Brook