Massachusetts whitewater - Farmington River - West Branch, -blank- County
Lower New Boston section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 2.25 miles
The starting point is not too far from Pittsfield, as you can see on the road map further down. The Lower New Boston section of Farmington River - West Branch is 2.25 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. 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. The natural
beauty of Massachusetts and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Massachusetts is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There are campgrounds quite near
the river where you can camp. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Lower New Boston stretch is just one of many. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.
Briefly about the general area: Farmington River - West Branch is a reasonably wet place mostly with a good deal of rainfall; throughout August this area sees the most rain, and January is the month with the least moisture. For the period of the summer, highs commonly are in the 80's at Farmington River - West Branch, and
the nighttime is somewhat cooler of course, frequently in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 30's, and during the dark hours in the winter at Farmington River - West Branch temperatures dip to the 10's.
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