Massachusetts whitewater - Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County
Hampshire / Hampden
county,
Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 7.2 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The natural beauty of Massachusetts and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge section of Westfield River - North Branch in Hampshire / Hampden County is 7.2 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. There
are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge stretch is just one of many. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. No matter
if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
Briefly about the general area: Westfield River - North Branch sees pretty high levels of rainfall; August is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is January. All through the warm days of summer here at Westfield River - North Branch, high temperatures typically
reach the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's; overnight lows in the 0's for Westfield River - North Branch.
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