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

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Current weather conditions at Dunbar Brook, Massachusetts
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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,...

The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA, North Adams
10 miles away
The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA offers 47 rooms & suites in six Victorian-era row houses renovated in a retro-chic style. Located in the Berkshires, Porches is at the center of the area?s finest cultural...

Mount Snow Condominiums, West Dover
14 miles away
Mount Snow Condominiums is the on-site rental manager at Mount Snow. We represent 7 condo complexes located slopeside base area or within 1 mile of the base of Mount Snow. Guests of Mount Snow Condos ...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
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

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