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 natural beauty of Franklin / Berkshire County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. The starting point is not too far from Bennington, as you can see on the road map further down. The South Road to Deerfield River stretch of Dunbar Brook is 2.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
    There are no other sections to paddle along Dunbar Brook than the South Road to Deerfield River section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting
some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Massachusetts are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Dunbar Brook throughout the months of summer are in the 70's, and the night is rather cooler of course, frequently in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 20's, and after the sun is down throughout the
 
winter temperatures at Dunbar Brook dip into the 10's. Good hiking is available along the Dunbar Brook Trail.
An average amount of rain falls at Dunbar Brook; all through August this area sees the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.

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, Ma, 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...

Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover
14 miles away
Full service resort hotel with 198 rooms & suites situated slope side on Mount Snow. On-site restaurant, pub, convenience store, retail outlet ,full service spa and health club. Bell/valet service. ...



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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
Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 17 miles away, 300 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, Vermont , 26 miles away, 1334 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Blandford, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 465 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Dunbar Brook:
Holiday Inn Berkshires, Ma, North Adams , 10 miles away
The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA, North Adams , 10 miles away
Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover , 14 miles away
Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown , 15 miles away
Orchards Hotel, 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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