Massachusetts whitewater - Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire / Hampshire County
Berkshire / Hampshire
county,
Chester to Huntington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 7.5 miles
This section of Westfield River - West Branch is 7.5 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a short drive from Pittsfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Berkshire / Hampshire County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. The campgrounds here at Westfield River - West Branch are pretty good. Getting
your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Massachusetts are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere.
Briefly about the general area: During the warm days of summer highs here at Westfield River - West Branch get into the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Westfield River
- West Branch. A forest near Westfield River - West Branch is Chester-Blanford State Forest, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of nearby Blandford. Westfield River - West Branch sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is mostly August, that's the one that rains the most; January is when it's the driest.
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