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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Massachusetts are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The natural beauty of Massachusetts and the water flowing gracefully down Green River beats anything. If you're coming from Pittsfield it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The US Route 7 to Hoosic River section of Green River is 8.15 miles long and is according to American Whitewater     a class II-III section of whitewater. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Green River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the US Route 7 to Hoosic River stretch is the only one. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warm days of summer at Green River temperatures are generally in the 70's while nighttime lows are commonly in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Green River dipping   down into the 10's all through winter nights. Really good skiing awaits you at Mount Greylock Ski Club, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Green River; Hopper Trail is a pleasant local trail. This river is a wonderful place to visit. Westlawn Cemetery is in close proximity and always good to have a look at, and the Deer Hill Trail offers hiking at its best. The amount of precipitation that falls at Green River is close to the national average; most of the rain falls through August while February is usually the driest month. 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 ... 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,... Jericho Valley Inn, Williamstown 7 miles away The Jericho Valley Inn is located on 350 pristine acres in the beautiful Berkshire mountains.Three miles from Jiminy Peak and eight miles from down- town Williamstown. We are close to all the area att...   All Massachusetts Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Massachusetts. 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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: Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 2 miles away, 300 vertical feet 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   Hotels Near Green River: Orchards Hotel, Williamstown , 2 miles away Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown , 2 miles away Jericho Valley Inn, Williamstown , 7 miles away The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA, North Adams , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Berkshires, Ma, North Adams , 7 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