Massachusetts whitewater - Pelham Brook, Franklin County

Franklin county, Rowe Center to Deerfield River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     3.25 miles
  The Rowe Center to Deerfield River stretch of Pelham Brook in Massachusetts is 3.25 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Franklin County and the water flowing gracefully down Pelham Brook are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Massachusetts is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end
    up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Rowe Center to Deerfield River section is the only paddling section along Pelham Brook. If you're coming from Bennington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as
you can see on the road map further down. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Pelham Brook gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; August is the month that gets the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest.
Berkshire East is a very popular ski
 
area close by; Pelham Brook is right by the Dunbar Brook Trail. High temperatures at Pelham Brook all through the months of summer are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and night lows in the 10's for Pelham Brook.

Pelham Brook, Rowe Center to Deerfield River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 3.25 miles
Average Gradient: 190 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.68999
Longitude: -72.90432

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.66449
Longitude: -72.9353

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Current weather conditions at Pelham Brook, Massachusetts
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Local climate location: GRAFTON 27 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Berkshires, Ma, North Adams
13 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,...

Porches, North Adams
13 miles away
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Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover
15 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bennington, Vermont, the metro area neareast to Pelham Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pelham Brook.
 Whitewater Near Pelham Brook:
Deerfield River, Franklin County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2)
Deerfield River, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp)
Cold River, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River)
Chickley River, Franklin County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River)
Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County , 4 miles away, Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River)
Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County , 6 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village)
Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington)
Deerfield River, Windham County , 11 miles away, Class III - 4.5 miles long (Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir)
Swift River, Benzie County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River)
Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge)
 Ski Areas Near Pelham Brook:
Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 4 miles away, 1180 vertical feet
Haystack, Vermont , 13 miles away, 1160 vertical feet
Mount Snow, Vermont , 15 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 21 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Stratton, Vermont , 22 miles away, 2003 vertical feet
Blandford, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 25 miles away, 204 vertical feet
Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Snow Valley, Vermont , 27 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Bromley, Vermont , 27 miles away, 1334 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pelham Brook:
Holiday Inn Berkshires, Ma, North Adams , 13 miles away
Porches, North Adams , 13 miles away
Mt Snow Grand Summit Resort, West Dover , 15 miles away
Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown , 18 miles away
Willows Motel Williamstown, Williamstown , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pelham Brook:
Country Aire Campgrounds, Charlemont, 4 miles away
Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, 8 miles away
Peppermint Park Camping Resort, Plainfield, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Pelham Brook:
Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin County , 5 miles away
Busby Trail, Berkshire County , 10 miles away
Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham County , 12 miles away
Ghost Trail, Windham County , 12 miles away
Kelly Camp Trail, Bennington County , 12 miles away
 Lakes Near Pelham Brook

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