Massachusetts whitewater - Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/ Hampden County Hampshire/ Hampden county, Knightsville Dam to Huntington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     5.2 miles   The nature scenery of Massachusetts and the cool fresh water beats anything. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Springfield, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This section is long enough to     enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Knightsville Dam to Huntington stretch is just one of many. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. The Knightsville Dam to Huntington section of Westfield River - North Branch in Hampshire/ Hampden County is 5.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Westfield River - North Branch with overnight   lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Westfield River - North Branch temperatures fall to the 0's. There are great places to explore along the Spring Trail; Blandford is a very popular ski area in close proximity. The high level of precipitation makes Westfield River - North Branch a relatively wet place; August is when you get the most rain here, and January on the other hand is the driest. Westfield River - North Branch, Knightsville Dam to Huntington road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 5.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.28749 Longitude: -72.86417 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.22555 Longitude: -72.87028 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: CHESTER 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elm Motel, Westfield 10 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 11 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 Westfield, Westfield 11 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: Westfield River, Hampden County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire / Hampshire County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Chester to Huntington) Westfield River - Middle Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (River Road to Littleville Dam) Little River, Hampden County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road) Walker Brook, Berkshire/ Hampden County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 3.5 miles long (3.5 miles West of Chester on Route 20 to Chester) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Swift River, Benzie County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Hubbard River, Hampden County , 12 miles away, Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington)   Ski Areas Near Westfield River - North Branch: Blandford, Massachusetts , 4 miles away, 465 vertical feet Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 16 miles away, 400 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 19 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 20 miles away, 625 vertical feet Bousquet, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 750 vertical feet Mount Greylock Ski Club, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 300 vertical feet Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 1150 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 34 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mount Southington, Connecticut , 35 miles away, 425 vertical feet   Hotels Near Westfield River - North Branch: Elm Motel, Westfield , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites WESTFIELD, Westfield , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Westfield, Westfield , 11 miles away Autumn Inn, Northampton , 16 miles away Homewood Suites by Hilton« Holyoke-Springfield/North, MA, Holyoke , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Westfield River - North Branch: Laurel Ridge Camping Area, Westfield, 6 miles away Beartown State Forest, Monterey, 7 miles away Berkshire Park Camping Area, Worthington, 8 miles away   Trails Near Westfield River - North Branch: Spring Trail, Hampden County , 3 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden County , 6 miles away Link Trail, Hampden County , 6 miles away County Road Trail, Hampden County , 7 miles away