Massachusetts whitewater - Green River, Berkshire County Berkshire county, US Route 7 to Hoosic River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     8.15 miles   The nature scenery of Massachusetts and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The starting point is not too far from Pittsfield, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Massachusetts     are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section of Green River in Berkshire County is 8.15 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are no other stretches to paddle along Green River than the US Route 7 to Hoosic River stretch. Briefly about the general area: Near Green River you come across the Hopper Trail which is a fine hiking trail; Westlawn Cemetery is relatively close. Green River gets a typical amount of rain; August is when you get the most rain here; February is when it's the driest. During the summer at Green   River highs are usually in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's; nighttime lows in the 10's for Green River. Going for a hike on the Deer Hill Trail is always a great adventure. Green River, US Route 7 to Hoosic River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 8.15 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.64389 Longitude: -73.23362 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.71833 Longitude: -73.18973 Paddler input for Green River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Green River, Massachusetts Local climate location: GRAFTON 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Orchards Hotel, Williamstown 2 miles away This AAA four diamond property is located in the beautiful Berkshire Mountains in Williamstown MA. The Orchards Hotel, a charming luxury hotel, is built around a peaceful courtyard with a pond, which ... Willows Motel, Williamstown 2 miles away Williamstown Motel is one of Williamstown*s outstanding values. Located only minutes from the center of town and from Williams College, Williamstown Motel continues to serve the traveling needs of to... Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown 2 miles away Surrounded by the scenic Berkshire Mountains, the completely renovated Howard Johnson Inn of Williamstown offers spacious rooms with several amenities such as Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access,...   All Massachusetts Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Massachusetts. Books about whitewater paddling on Green River, Massachusetts List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Green River, Massachusetts. Find a whitewater outfitter in Massachusetts Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Pittsfield, Massachusetts Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the metro area neareast to Green River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Green River.   Whitewater Near Green River: Walloomsac River, Bennington County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington) Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County , 17 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County , 18 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Cold River, Franklin County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Pelham Brook, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Roaring Branch, Windham County , 20 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Kelly Stand Road to East Kansas) Chickley River, Franklin County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Konkapot Brook, Berkshire County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Mill River to Ashley Falls)   Ski Areas Near Green River: Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 8 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 14 miles away, 750 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 23 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 26 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Willard Mountain, New York , 27 miles away, 505 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 31 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Snow Valley, Vermont , 31 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Green River: Orchards Hotel, Williamstown , 2 miles away Willows Motel, Williamstown , 2 miles away Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown , 2 miles away The Villager Motel, Williamstown , 3 miles away Best Value Inn Pownal/Williamstown, Pownal , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Green River: Merck Forest Foundation, Pownal, 5 miles away Pine Hollow Campground, Pownal, 5 miles away Shady Acres Campground, Bennington County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Green River: Hopper Trail, Berkshire County , 3 miles away Deer Hill Trail, Berkshire County , 3 miles away Circle Trail, Berkshire County , 3 miles away Overlook Trail, Berkshire County , 3 miles away Williams Trail, Berkshire County , 4 miles away   Golf Courses Near Green River: Waubeeka Golf Links, Williamstown , 2 miles away Forest Park Country Club, Adams , 7 miles away