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   The starting location is a short drive from Springfield, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The natural beauty of Massachusetts and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A good workout 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. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. This stretch of Westfield River - North Branch is 7.2 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: Westfield River - North Branch gets a lot of water; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is January. Throughout the summertime months at Westfield River   - North Branch highs are regularly in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Westfield River - North Branch. Westfield River - North Branch, Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 7.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.45611 Longitude: -72.88501 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.39666 Longitude: -72.87584 Paddler input for Westfield River - North Branch, Massachusetts: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Westfield River - North Branch, Massachusetts Local climate location: READSBORO 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Autumn Inn, Northampton 17 miles away This New England Colonial Inn is conveniently located within walking distance to downtown Northampton and Smith College. Our 32-room property is completely nonsmoking and offers a variety of rooms, in... Elm Motel, Westfield 17 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 ... Econo Lodge Westfield, Westfield 18 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 - North Branch, Massachusetts List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Westfield River - North Branch, 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 - North Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Westfield River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Westfield River - North Branch: Swift River, Benzie County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam) Westfield River - Middle Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (River Road to Littleville Dam) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/ Hampden County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 5.2 miles long (Knightsville Dam to Huntington) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire / Hampshire County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Chester to Huntington) Chickley River, Franklin County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Walker Brook, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (3.5 miles West of Chester on Route 20 to Chester) Westfield River, Hampden County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell) Cold River, Franklin County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River)   Ski Areas Near Westfield River - North Branch: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 10 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Blandford, Massachusetts , 12 miles away, 465 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 19 miles away, 400 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 300 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 750 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 28 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 28 miles away, 625 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 29 miles away, 204 vertical feet   Hotels Near Westfield River - North Branch: Autumn Inn, Northampton , 17 miles away Elm Motel, Westfield , 17 miles away Econo Lodge Westfield, Westfield , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD, Westfield , 18 miles away The Hotel Northampton, Northampton , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Westfield River - North Branch: Berkshire Park Camping Area, Worthington, 2 miles away Peppermint Park Camping Resort, Plainfield, 5 miles away Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, 10 miles away   Trails Near Westfield River - North Branch: Spring Trail, Hampden County , 7 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden County , 14 miles away Link Trail, Hampden County , 15 miles away County Road Trail, Hampden County , 15 miles away Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin County , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Westfield River - North Branch