Massachusetts whitewater - Millers River - Lower, Franklin County

Franklin county, Erving to Millers Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     6.5 miles
  The Erving to Millers Falls section of Millers River - Lower in Franklin County is 6.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Springfield, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Massachusetts are easier than the national norm, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The Erving to Millers Falls stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The beautiful scenery of Massachusetts
    and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend
some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Millers River - Lower comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Summer nighttime lows descend down to the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Millers River - Lower. Spend the day on the beach at Greenfield Beach while you're here at Millers River - Lower.
Millers River - Lower is a wet site that gets a great deal of rain; through November this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is February.
 

Millers River - Lower, Erving to Millers Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 6.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.59833
Longitude: -72.70223

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.58055
Longitude: -72.49473

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Local climate location: READSBORO 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Quality Inn Greenfield, Greenfield
The Quality Inn Greenfield is conveniently located off of Interstate 91 and is close to Yankee Candle, Northfield Mount Hermon School, Deerfield Academy and Stoneleigh Burnham School. The hotel offers...

Hampton Inn Suites Greenfield, Greenfield
2 miles away
The Hampton Inn - Suites Greenfield MA hotel is located in the heart of Franklin County Massachusetts and offers an experience like no other. Enjoy our complimentary wireless high-speed internet acces...

Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield
2 miles away
The Days Inn Greenfield is conveniently located off of I-91. The site is within walking distance to many major retail and national dining options and minutes from Greenfield Business Park. We are i...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Springfield, Massachusetts, the metro area neareast to Millers River - Lower. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Millers River - Lower.
 Whitewater Near Millers River - Lower:
Deerfield River, Franklin County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge)
Green River, Windham / Franklin County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Green River to West Leyden)
North River, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Halifax Vermont Gorge to Colrain)
Green River, Franklin County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge)
Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Ashuelot to Hinsdale)
Rock River, Windham County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (South Newfane to West River)
Swift River, Benzie County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River)
Connecticut River, Hampden County , 19 miles away, Class -blank- - 2 miles long (Holyoke)
West River, Windham County , 20 miles away, Class III - 2.75 miles long (Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park)
Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge)
 Ski Areas Near Millers River - Lower:
Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 13 miles away, 204 vertical feet
Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 19 miles away, 1180 vertical feet
Haystack, Vermont , 27 miles away, 1160 vertical feet
Mount Snow, Vermont , 28 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Blandford, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Stratton, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2003 vertical feet
Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 39 miles away, 1334 vertical feet
Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 40 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Millers River - Lower:
Greenfield Beach, Franklin County , 2 miles away
Horse Race, Franklin County , 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Millers River - Lower:
Quality Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 1 miles away
Hampton Inn Suites Greenfield, Greenfield , 2 miles away
Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 2 miles away
Red Roof Inn South Deerfield, South Deerfield , 5 miles away
Grand Summit Hotel, West Dover , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Millers River - Lower:
Barton Cove, Greenfield, 0 miles away
Mohawk Park, Bernardston, 5 miles away
Travelers woods Of Ne, Bernardston, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Millers River - Lower:
Sunset Trail, Windham County , 12 miles away
Sunrise Trail, Windham County , 12 miles away
Mount Olga Trail, Windham County , 20 miles away
Ghost Trail, Windham County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Millers River - Lower:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 61 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Millers River - Lower:
Meadows Golf Course, Greenfield , 1 miles away
Country Club of Greenfield, Greenfield , 2 miles away
Oakridge Golf Club, Turners Falls , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Millers River - Lower

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