Massachusetts whitewater, Millers River - Lower Franklin county, Erving to Millers Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6.5 miles   The scenic beauty of Franklin County and the water flowing gracefully down Millers River - Lower are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Springfield, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Massachusetts is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy.     A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Millers   River - Lower without first going for a hike along the Sunset Trail. The snow is magnificent at Living Memorial Park, and a tour to Horse Race is always a great idea. This river is so good. Good hiking is available along the Sunrise Trail, and you'll meet a lot of people from Greenfield here. Everybody loves Fort Dummer State Park, and Greenfield Beach is a gorgeous beach to stop by. Holyoke Range State Park is worth taking a look at if you're at Millers River - Lower. All the water falling down from the sky makes Millers River - Lower a wet place. Of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Millers River - Lower, Erving to Millers Falls 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 Millers River - Lower.   Whitewater Near Millers River - Lower: Millers River - Lower, Franklin County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater, Franklin County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Green River, Windham / Franklin County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Green River to West Leyden) North River, Franklin County, 12 miles away       Class II - 7 miles long (Halifax Vermont Gorge to Colrain) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County, 15 miles away       Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Ashuelot to Hinsdale) Green River, Franklin County, 18 miles away       Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge) Swift River, Benzie County, 19 miles away       Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Connecticut River, Hampden County, 19 miles away       Class -blank- - 2 miles long (Holyoke) Adamson River - West Branch, Windham County, 19 miles away       Class III-V+ - 6 miles long (Route 100A to Putney)   Ski Areas Near Millers River - Lower: Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 13 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 19 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Haystack, Vermont , 27 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 28 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Magic Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Stratton, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 36 miles away, 200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 8 runs Bromley Mountain, Vermont , 39 miles away, 1334 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 40 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs   Marinas Near Millers River - Lower: Franklin County Boat Club, Gill , 7 miles away Marina Restaurant, Brattleboro , 14 miles away   Beaches Near Millers River - Lower: Greenfield Beach, Franklin , 2 miles away Horse Race, Franklin , 6 miles away   Hotels Near Millers River - Lower: Brandt House, Greenfield , 1 miles away Rodeway Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 1 miles away Hampton Inn - Suites Greenfield, Greenfield , 2 miles away Days Inn Greenfield, Greenfield , 2 miles away Red Roof PLUS+ South Deerfield, South Deerfield , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near Millers River - Lower: Barton Cove, Greenfield, 0 miles away Mohawk Park, Bernardston, 5 miles away Travelers woods Of Ne, Bernardston, 5 miles away   Trails Near Millers River - Lower: Sunset Trail, Windham , 12 miles away Sunrise Trail, Windham , 12 miles away Mount Olga Trail, Windham , 20 miles away Ghost Trail, Windham , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Millers River - Lower: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 61 miles away Fort Dummer State Park, Vermont , 12 miles away Holyoke Range State Park, Massachusetts , 13 miles away Skinner State Park, Massachusetts , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Millers River - Lower: The Meadows Golf Club, Greenfield , 1 miles away Country Club of Greenfield, Greenfield , 2 miles away Oakridge Golf Club, Turners Falls , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Millers River - Lower Factory Hollow Pond, Hampshire , 10 miles away Indian Pond, Cheshire , 15 miles away Nashawannuck Pond, Hampshire , 17 miles away