Massachusetts whitewater, Chickley River Franklin county, Route 8A to Deerfield River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6 miles   This stretch of Chickley River is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Massachusetts and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding.     Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The put-in is not too far from Bennington, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general   area: The great people of Charlemont like to hang out nearby, and you can go for a hike on the Dunbar Brook Trail. A tour to Chickley River wouldn’t be complete without a trip to nearby Mohawk Trail State Forest. Really delightful skiing awaits you at Berkshire East, and a journey to Monroe State Forest is a delightful idea. Put some time aside to spend at Moody Spring since you're here at Chickley River. Don't leave Chickley River without first going for a hike along the Busby Trail. An average amount of rainfall falls at Chickley River. The month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month is February. Chickley River, Route 8A to Deerfield River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Chickley River.   Whitewater Near Chickley River: Chickley River, Franklin County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Whitewater Outfitter - Zoar Outdoor, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Cold River, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River) Pelham Brook, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 7 miles away       Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County, 8 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge)   Ski Areas Near Chickley River: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 3 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Haystack, Vermont , 16 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 18 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 21 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Stratton, Vermont , 26 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 26 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 30 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs   Hotels Near Chickley River: Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams , 14 miles away The Porches Inn At MASS MoCA, North Adams , 14 miles away Deerhill Inn, West Dover , 17 miles away Laylas Riverside Lodge, West Dover , 17 miles away Inn At Mount Snow, West Dover , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Chickley River: Mohawk Trail State Forest, Rowe, 2 miles away Country Aire Campgrounds, Charlemont, 3 miles away Peppermint Park Camping Resort, Plainfield, 5 miles away   Trails Near Chickley River: Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin , 7 miles away Busby Trail, Berkshire , 10 miles away Ghost Trail, Windham , 14 miles away Kelly Camp Trail, Bennington , 14 miles away Mount Olga Trail, Windham , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Chickley River: Mohawk Trail State Forest, Massachusetts , 3 miles away Monroe State Forest, Massachusetts , 7 miles away Savoy Mountain State Forest, Massachusetts , 8 miles away   Golf Courses Near Chickley River: Blackstone Golf Course, Defuniak Springs , 10 miles away Edge Hill Golf Course, Shelburne Falls , 10 miles away Stamford Valley Golf Course, Stamford , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Chickley River Lake Sadawga, Windham , 9 miles away Ashmere Lake, Berkshire , 14 miles away Searsburg Reservoir, Bennington , 15 miles away