Massachusetts whitewater - Westfield River, Hampden County Hampden county, Huntington to Russell section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     4 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Springfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Hampden County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Massachusetts are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night,     but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch of Westfield River in Hampden County is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Westfield River a relatively wet place; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month is January. High temperatures at Westfield River during the months of summer are in the 80's, and throughout summer   nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 30's, and nighttime lows through the wintertime for Westfield River tend to be in the 0's. While you're here at Westfield River you can take a hike along the Link Trail, and don't leave Westfield River without first checking out Turtle Bend. This is a really good river. Going for a hike along the Richard Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity, and Blandford is a very popular ski area close by. Westfield River, Huntington to Russell road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 4 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.2336 Longitude: -72.8782 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.1892 Longitude: -72.8499 Paddler input for Westfield River, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Westfield River, Massachusetts Local climate location: CHESTER 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elm Motel, Westfield 8 miles away The Elm Motel welcomes families, couples, business and corporate guests. We are located near downtown Westfield. Located minutes from Six Flags, Westfield State College and Eastern States Expo guests ... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD, Westfield 10 miles away Westfield, Massachusetts Hotel Convenient to the Mass Turnpike The new Holiday Inn Express & Suites in Westfield, MA nestled in the foothills of the Berkshires, offers easy access to I-90 and is just ... Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Westfield 10 miles away The Econo Lodge Inn and Suites is located within easy access to Interstate 90 and close to Westfield State College. Six Flags New England, The Eastern States Exposition, Basketball Hall of Fame and do...   All Massachusetts Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Massachusetts. Books about whitewater paddling on Westfield River, Massachusetts List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Westfield 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 Springfield, Massachusetts Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Springfield, Massachusetts, the metro area neareast to Westfield River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Westfield River.   Whitewater Near Westfield River: Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/ Hampden County , 2 miles away, Class I-III - 5.2 miles long (Knightsville Dam to Huntington) Little River, Hampden County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire / Hampshire County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Chester to Huntington) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam) Westfield River - Middle Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (River Road to Littleville Dam) Walker Brook, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (3.5 miles West of Chester on Route 20 to Chester) Hubbard River, Hampden County , 10 miles away, Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Swift River, Benzie County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire Hampshire County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Becket to Chester)   Ski Areas Near Westfield River: Blandford, Massachusetts , 3 miles away, 465 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 16 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 18 miles away, 625 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 21 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 750 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 32 miles away, 425 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 36 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 37 miles away, 640 vertical feet   Hotels Near Westfield River: Elm Motel, Westfield , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD, Westfield , 10 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Westfield , 10 miles away Dutch Iris Inn, The, Granby , 14 miles away Homewood Suites by Hilton HolyokeSpringfield/North, Holyoke , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Westfield River: Laurel Ridge Camping Area, Westfield, 6 miles away Wilderness Experience Unlimtd, Westfield, 7 miles away Prospect Mountain Campground, Granville, 7 miles away   Trails Near Westfield River: Richard Trail, Hampden County , 3 miles away Link Trail, Hampden County , 4 miles away County Road Trail, Hampden County , 4 miles away Spring Trail, Hampden County , 5 miles away