Massachusetts whitewater, Little River Hampden county, Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Massachusetts tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The natural beauty of Hampden County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This stretch of Little River is 3.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The Dam below     Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. If you're coming from Springfield it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There are campgrounds   quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: The County Road Trail is a great hiking trail near Little River, and a day at scenic Babbs Beach close to Little River is a great thing to do. There is a perfect hiking trail in the vicinity of Little River called the Link Trail, and naturally, A spree to The Gorge is always fun. This is such a wonderful river. People from Russell love to come to Little River, and Gardner State Park is a glorious place to stretch your legs a bit. Blandford is a very popular ski area close by, and Chester-Blandford State Forest is a delightful location any time of year. Little River, Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road 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 Little River.   Whitewater Near Little River: Little River, Hampden County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road) Westfield River, Hampden County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/ Hampden County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 5.2 miles long (Knightsville Dam to Huntington) Hubbard River, Hampden County, 9 miles away       Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20) Walker Brook, Berkshire/ Hampden County, 13 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, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Chester to Huntington) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 14 miles away       Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam) Farmington River, Litchfield County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 2 miles long (Hogback Road to Riverton) Farmington River, Hartford County, 14 miles away       Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187) Westfield River - Middle Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County, 15 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (River Road to Littleville Dam)   Ski Areas Near Little River: Blandford, Massachusetts , 6 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 14 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 18 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Mount Southington, Connecticut , 28 miles away, 425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 33 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 34 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 36 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 38 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs   Marinas Near Little River: J and D Marina, Otis , 14 miles away T & C Marina, East Otis , 14 miles away Four Mile River Marina, West Springfield , 15 miles away   Beaches Near Little River: Babbs Beach, Hartford , 8 miles away   Hotels Near Little River: Quality Inn Westfield - Springfield, Westfield , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WESTFIELD, Westfield , 7 miles away Green Acres B And B, Simsbury , 13 miles away Simsbury 1820 House, Simsbury , 13 miles away Homewood Suites By Hilton Holyoke-Springfield-North, Holyoke , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little River: Wilderness Experience Unlimtd, Westfield, 2 miles away Prospect Mountain Campground, Granville, 4 miles away Sodom Mountain Campground, Southwick, 6 miles away   Trails Near Little River: County Road Trail, Hampden , 1 miles away Link Trail, Hampden , 1 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden , 1 miles away Spring Trail, Hampden , 9 miles away Metacomet Trail, Hartford , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Little River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 68 miles away Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 69 miles away Gardner State Park, Massachusetts , 9 miles away Chester-Blandford State Forest, Massachusetts , 10 miles away Hampton Ponds State Park, Massachusetts , 11 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little River: Southwick Country Club, Southwick , 6 miles away Edgewood Golf Course, Southwick , 7 miles away Shaker Farms Country Club, Westfield , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Little River Springfield Water Works Intake Reservoir, Hampden , 1 miles away Congamond Lakes, Hampden , 8 miles away Tuller Reservoir, Hartford , 12 miles away