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.
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