Massachusetts whitewater - Hubbard River, Hampden County

Hampden county, W Hartland Road to Route 20 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     2.65 miles
  The W Hartland Road to Route 20 stretch of Hubbard River is 2.65 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class V section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Torrington, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Hubbard River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the W Hartland
    Road to Route 20 section is the only one. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of Hampden County and the
sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the long summer days highs here at Hubbard River get into the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Hubbard River.
 
Hubbard River is a reasonably wet place mostly with a great deal of rain; August is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month of the year is January.
Take some time to stop by Granville State Forest since you're here.

Hubbard River, W Hartland Road to Route 20 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 2.65 miles
Average Gradient: 130 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.07849
Longitude: -72.96981

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.0386
Longitude: -72.94181

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Current weather conditions at Hubbard River, Massachusetts
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Local climate location: STOCKBRIDGE 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Hubbard River.
 Whitewater Near Hubbard River:
Farmington River, Litchfield County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton)
Still River, Litchfield County , 7 miles away, Class V - 0.1 miles long (Above Sandy Brook)
Farmington River - West Branch, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 2.25 miles long (Lower New Boston)
Farmington River - Riverton, Litchfield County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (Riverton to Satan's Kingdom parking area)
Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Upper New Boston)
Little River, Hampden County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road)
Sandy Brook River, Litchfield County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 5.6 miles long (Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge)
Fall River, Berkshire County , 9 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Otis Reservoir to Farmington River)
Westfield River, Hampden County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell)
Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire / Hampshire County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Chester to Huntington)
 Ski Areas Near Hubbard River:
Blandford, Massachusetts , 8 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 9 miles away, 625 vertical feet
Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 12 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Mount Southington, Connecticut , 25 miles away, 425 vertical feet
Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 27 miles away, 640 vertical feet
Bousquet, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 1180 vertical feet
Woodbury, Connecticut , 32 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 32 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Hubbard River:
Dutch Iris Inn, The, Granby , 13 miles away
Elm Motel, Westfield , 14 miles away
Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury , 14 miles away
Simsbury Inn, Simsbury , 14 miles away
Residence Inn Hartford Avon, Avon , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Hubbard River:
Twin Brook Farm And Camping Areas, Granville, 4 miles away
Prospect Mountain Campground, Granville, 5 miles away
Laurel Ridge Camping Area, Westfield, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Hubbard River:
County Road Trail, Hampden County , 8 miles away
Richard Trail, Hampden County , 9 miles away
Link Trail, Hampden County , 9 miles away
Spring Trail, Hampden County , 15 miles away
Metacomet Trail, Hartford County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Hubbard River:
Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 66 miles away

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