Massachusetts whitewater, Westfield River - North Branch Hampshire Hampden county, Knightsville Dam to Huntington section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     5.2 miles   The Knightsville Dam to Huntington section of Westfield River - North Branch in Hampshire/ Hampden County is 5.2 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Massachusetts tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The wonderful Massachusetts     scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is a pretty decent length section, it's good length for a morning trip. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Knightsville Dam to Huntington stretch is just one of many. The starting location is a short drive from Springfield, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might   end up sleeping in your car. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Briefly about the general area: Gardner State Park is a good place to stretch your legs a bit, and you can have a great hiking adventure along the Richard Trail. This is a popular spot for folks from Huntington, and hiking along the Spring Trail is glorious fun. This river is so wonderful. Hit the beach if you want, Babbs Beach is practically right here. Chester-Blandford State Forest is a lovely location any time of year, and the best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Blandford. Westfield River - North Branch, Knightsville Dam to Huntington 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 Westfield River - North Branch.   Whitewater Near Westfield River - North Branch: Westfield River, Hampden County, 1 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (Huntington to Russell) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/ Hampden County, 2 miles away       Class I-III - 5.2 miles long (Knightsville Dam to Huntington) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 7 miles away       Class I-III - 9.2 miles long (Chesterfield Gorge to Knightsville Dam) Little River, Hampden County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (Dam below Cobble Mountain Reservoir to Northwest Road) Westfield River - Middle Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (River Road to Littleville Dam) Westfield River - West Branch, Berkshire / Hampshire County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Chester to Huntington) Walker Brook, Berkshire/ Hampden County, 9 miles away       Class IV - 3.5 miles long (3.5 miles West of Chester on Route 20 to Chester) Swift River, Benzie County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County, 10 miles away       Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Hubbard River, Hampden County, 12 miles away       Class V - 2.65 miles long (W Hartland Road to Route 20)   Ski Areas Near Westfield River - North Branch: Blandford, Massachusetts , 4 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 16 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 19 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 20 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Ski Butternut, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 10 lifts, 22 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Haystack, Vermont , 34 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Southington, Connecticut , 35 miles away, 425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 36 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs   Marinas Near Westfield River - North Branch: J and D Marina, Otis , 13 miles away T & C Marina, East Otis , 13 miles away Four Mile River Marina, West Springfield , 18 miles away   Beaches Near Westfield River - North Branch: Babbs Beach, Hartford , 14 miles away   Hotels Near Westfield River - North Branch: Quality Inn Westfield - Springfield, Westfield , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites WESTFIELD, Westfield , 11 miles away Autumn Inn, Northampton , 16 miles away Homewood Suites By Hilton Holyoke-Springfield-North, Holyoke , 16 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Springfield Holyoke, Holyoke , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Westfield River - North Branch: Indian Hollow Group, Chesterfield, 5 miles away Laurel Ridge Camping Area, Westfield, 6 miles away Beartown State Forest, Monterey, 7 miles away   Trails Near Westfield River - North Branch: Spring Trail, Hampden , 3 miles away Richard Trail, Hampden , 6 miles away Link Trail, Hampden , 6 miles away County Road Trail, Hampden , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Westfield River - North Branch: Gardner State Park, Massachusetts , 2 miles away Chester-Blandford State Forest, Massachusetts , 6 miles away Hampton Ponds State Park, Massachusetts , 12 miles away   Golf Courses Near Westfield River - North Branch: Southwick Country Club, Southwick , 11 miles away Shaker Farms Country Club, Westfield , 12 miles away East Mountain Country Club, Westfield , 13 miles away   Lakes Near Westfield River - North Branch Springfield Water Works Intake Reservoir, Hampden , 7 miles away Nashawannuck Pond, Hampshire , 14 miles away Congamond Lakes, Hampden , 14 miles away