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    Paddler input for Hoosic River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Hoosic River, Massachusetts 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,...   All Massachusetts Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Massachusetts. Books about whitewater paddling on Hoosic River, Massachusetts List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Hoosic 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 Bennington, Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bennington, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Hoosic River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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