Massachusetts whitewater - Hoosic River, Hampden County

Hampden county, North Adams to North Pownal Vermont section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     11.3 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Hampden County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This is the only paddling section along Hoosic River. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming
    from far and near. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your sleeping bag. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave Hoosic River without first going for
a hike along the Busby Trail, and there's fine hiking along the Thunderbolt Ski Trail. Summertime highs at Hoosic River frequently tend to be in the 70's while night lows are generally in the 50's. During the winter highs are mostly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Hoosic River are in the 10's.
Hoosic River gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; the wettest month of the year is mostly August, that's the one that rains the most while February is ordinarily the driest month.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 11.3 miles
  

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Local climate location: GRAFTON 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams
3 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
3 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...

Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown
8 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,...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hoosic River.
 Ski Areas Near Hoosic River:
Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 14 miles away, 1180 vertical feet
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 16 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Haystack, Vermont , 17 miles away, 1160 vertical feet
Mount Snow, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 20 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Stratton, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2003 vertical feet
Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Snow Valley, Vermont , 27 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Blandford, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 28 miles away, 1334 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hoosic River:
Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams , 3 miles away
The Porches Inn at MASS MoCA, North Adams , 3 miles away
Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown , 8 miles away
Willows Motel, Williamstown , 8 miles away
Orchards Hotel, Williamstown , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hoosic River:
Clarksburg State Park, North Adams, 3 miles away
Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, 9 miles away
Shady Acres Campground, Bennington County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Hoosic River:
Busby Trail, Berkshire County , 1 miles away
Thunderbolt Ski Trail, Berkshire County , 6 miles away
Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin County , 6 miles away
Cheshire Harbor Trail, Berkshire County , 7 miles away
Overlook Trail, Berkshire County , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Hoosic River

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