Massachusetts whitewater, Hoosic River Hampden county, North Adams to North Pownal Vermont section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     11.3 miles   If you're coming from Bennington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Massachusetts are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. This is the only paddling stretch along Hoosic River. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area     with plenty of spots for that. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The North Adams to North Pownal Vermont stretch of Hoosic River in Hampden County is 11.3 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Hoosic River are pretty good. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Skiing at Berkshire East is one of those things   you just ought to do; dropping by Clarksburg State Park is a good thing to do. What would a location like Hoosic River be without out of the ordinary nearby highlights like Natural Bridge of New England. The Busby Trail offers hiking at its best, and a visit to Savoy Mountain State Forest when you're here is never a bad idea. Hoosic River is not far at all from North Adams, and Hoosic River is right by the Thunderbolt Ski Trail. From a rainfall point of view Hoosic River is a reasonably normal spot. During August this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Hoosic River.   Whitewater Near Hoosic River: Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County, 6 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Cold River, Franklin County, 7 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River) Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater, Franklin County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County, 9 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Chickley River, Franklin County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Green River, Berkshire County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 8.15 miles long (US Route 7 to Hoosic River) Walloomsac River, Bennington County, 11 miles away       Class I-III - 4 miles long (Appalachian Trail Crossing to Park Street in Bennington) Pelham Brook, Franklin County, 12 miles away       Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River)   Ski Areas Near Hoosic River: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 14 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 16 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Haystack, Vermont , 17 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 20 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Stratton, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 27 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 28 miles away, 1334 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs   Hotels Near Hoosic River: Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams , 3 miles away The Porches Inn At MASS MoCA, North Adams , 3 miles away Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown , 8 miles away Orchards Hotel, Williamstown , 8 miles away House On Main Street, Williamstown , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Hoosic River: Historic Valley City Camp Ground, North Adams, 1 miles away Clarksburg State Park, North Adams, 3 miles away Savoy Mountain State Forest, North Adams, 3 miles away   Trails Near Hoosic River: Busby Trail, Berkshire , 1 miles away Thunderbolt Ski Trail, Berkshire , 6 miles away Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin , 6 miles away Cheshire Harbor Trail, Berkshire , 7 miles away Overlook Trail, Berkshire , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Hoosic River: Clarksburg State Park, Massachusetts , 3 miles away Savoy Mountain State Forest, Massachusetts , 4 miles away Monroe State Forest, Massachusetts , 7 miles away   Golf Courses Near Hoosic River: Blackstone Golf Course, Defuniak Springs , 2 miles away Stamford Valley Golf Course, Stamford , 3 miles away Forest Park Country Club, Adams , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Hoosic River Berkshire Pond, Berkshire , 13 miles away Ashmere Lake, Berkshire , 13 miles away Searsburg Reservoir, Bennington , 14 miles away