Massachusetts whitewater - Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire Hampshire County
Berkshire Hampshire
county,
Becket to Chester section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 9.5 miles
This section of Westfield River - West Branch in Berkshire Hampshire County is 9.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a short drive from Pittsfield, as you can see on the road map further down. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Massachusetts are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to
come. The natural beauty of Berkshire Hampshire County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're
all set. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip.
Briefly about the general area: Westfield River - West Branch is a quite wet place regularly with a lot of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is August while January is generally the driest month. During the months of summer at Westfield River - West Branch highs are typically in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down
into the 50's. Daytime highs throughout the wintertime are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Westfield River - West Branch.
14 miles away
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