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
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Massachusetts are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. If you're coming from Bennington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The South Road to Deerfield River section of Dunbar Brook in Massachusetts is 2.7 miles long
and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Dunbar Brook are pretty good. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The scenic beauty of Franklin / Berkshire County
and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Dunbar Brook doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the South Road to Deerfield River stretch is the only one. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warm days of summer highs here at Dunbar Brook
get into the 70's while overnight lows are frequently in the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are mostly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Dunbar Brook are in the 10's. Dunbar Brook is a good spot of normal precipitation; of all the months in a year August
is the one with the most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. The Dunbar Brook Trail is a pleasant hiking trail near Dunbar Brook.
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