Massachusetts whitewater, Farmington River - West Branch Berkshire Hampden county, Upper Upper New Boston section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     5 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Pittsfield, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Upper Upper New Boston section of Farmington River - West Branch in Berkshire/ Hampden County is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around     here don't forget that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. The scenic beauty of Berkshire/ Hampden County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about   the general area: Everybody loves Tolland State Forest, and the slopes of Otis Ridge are so inviting nobody can resist. Here at Farmington River - West Branch there are plenty of people from Otis, and Chester-Blandford State Forest is a tremendous place to go. At this river you will always have a good time. There are perfect places to look at along the Wild Cat Trail. Summertime highs at Farmington River - West Branch regularly tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Farmington River - West Branch descend into the 10's. Farmington River - West Branch, Upper Upper New Boston 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 Farmington River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Farmington River - West Branch: Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden County, 0 miles away       Class II - 5 miles long (Upper Upper New Boston) Fall River, Berkshire County, 3 miles away       Class V - 0.9 miles long (Otis Reservoir to Farmington River) Farmington River - West Branch, Berkshire/ Hampden County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Upper New Boston) Farmington River - West Branch, -blank- County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 2.25 miles long (Lower New Boston) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire Hampshire County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 9.5 miles long (Becket to Chester) Walker Brook, Berkshire/ Hampden County, 7 miles away       Class IV - 3.5 miles long (3.5 miles West of Chester on Route 20 to Chester) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire / Hampshire County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Chester to Huntington) Konkapot Brook, Berkshire County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 11 miles long (Mill River to Ashley Falls) Hubbard River, Hampden County, 10 miles away       Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) Sandy Brook River, Litchfield County, 10 miles away       Class IV - 5.6 miles long (Route 183 Bridge to Route 8 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Farmington River - West Branch: Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 2 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 11 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 17 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 18 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 19 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 23 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 25 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Catamount, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 7 lifts, 29 runs Mount Southington, Connecticut , 33 miles away, 425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs   Marinas Near Farmington River - West Branch: T & C Marina, East Otis , 3 miles away J and D Marina, Otis , 3 miles away   Hotels Near Farmington River - West Branch: Super 8 Lee/Berkshires/Outlet Area, Lee , 13 miles away Pilgrim Inn, Lee , 13 miles away Chambery Inn, Lee , 13 miles away Econo Lodge Lee - Great Barrington, Lee , 13 miles away Manor House, Norfolk , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Farmington River - West Branch: Camp Overflow, Otis, 1 miles away Cold Spring Campground, Berkshire County, 3 miles away J and D Marina, Otis, 3 miles away   Trails Near Farmington River - West Branch: Wild Cat Trail, Berkshire , 15 miles away County Road Trail, Hampden , 16 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden , 16 miles away Link Trail, Hampden , 17 miles away Spring Trail, Hampden , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Farmington River - West Branch: Tolland State Forest, Massachusetts , 4 miles away Chester-Blandford State Forest, Massachusetts , 9 miles away York Lake, Massachusetts , 9 miles away   Golf Courses Near Farmington River - West Branch: Brae Burn Country Club, Newton Lower Falls , 9 miles away Bass Ridge Country Club, Hinsdale , 13 miles away Greenock Country Club, Lee , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Farmington River - West Branch Lemanquais Pond, Litchfield , 9 miles away Lake Triangle, Litchfield , 9 miles away Ashmere Lake, Berkshire , 12 miles away