Massachusetts whitewater, Swift River Benzie county, Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     1 miles   The starting 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 this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. There are a few other stretches in     this river system that can be paddled as well. This is an extremely short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River stretch of Swift River in Massachusetts is 1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The beautiful scenery of Massachusetts and the water flowing gracefully down Swift River attract people from near and far. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but   if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: Swift River is near Gardner State Park which is a beautiful spot, and you can have a great hiking adventure along the Spring Trail. What would winter be without some skiing at Berkshire East, and Mohawk Trail State Forest is a wonderful place to stretch your legs a bit. This is a really good river. At Swift River you always meet someone from Goshen. Swift River ordinarily gets much rainfall. November is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Swift River, Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield 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 Swift River.   Whitewater Near Swift River: Swift River, Benzie County, 0 miles away       Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County, 2 miles away       Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/ Hampden County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 5.2 miles long (Knightsville Dam to Huntington) Westfield River - Middle Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (River Road to Littleville Dam) Chickley River, Franklin County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Whitewater Outfitter - Zoar Outdoor, Franklin County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Westfield River, Hampden County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 7 miles long (Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Swift River: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 9 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 14 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 21 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Haystack, Vermont , 24 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 27 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 27 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 30 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Stratton, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs   Marinas Near Swift River: T & C Marina, East Otis , 19 miles away J and D Marina, Otis , 19 miles away   Beaches Near Swift River: Greenfield Beach, Franklin , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Swift River: Scottish Inns Hatfield, Hatfield , 16 miles away Autumn Inn, Northampton , 16 miles away Red Roof PLUS+ South Deerfield, South Deerfield , 17 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Springfield Northampton/Amherst, Northampton , 17 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Northampton- Amherst, Northampton , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Swift River: D A R State Forest, Goshen, 4 miles away Berkshire Park Camping Area, Worthington, 4 miles away Peppermint Park Camping Resort, Plainfield, 5 miles away   Trails Near Swift River: Spring Trail, Hampden , 7 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden , 15 miles away Link Trail, Hampden , 16 miles away Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin , 16 miles away County Road Trail, Hampden , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Swift River: Gardner State Park, Massachusetts , 8 miles away Mohawk Trail State Forest, Massachusetts , 12 miles away Chester-Blandford State Forest, Massachusetts , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Swift River: Edge Hill Golf Course, Shelburne Falls , 7 miles away Beaver Brook Golf Club, Haydenville , 12 miles away Pine Grove Golf Club, Florence , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Swift River Ashmere Lake, Berkshire , 16 miles away Nashawannuck Pond, Hampshire , 16 miles away Springfield Water Works Intake Reservoir, Hampden , 17 miles away