Crab Apple Whitewater Franklin county, Massachusetts whitewater outfitter     Family Rafting Trips Dead River Deerfield River Kennebec River Millers River West River Wild River Rafts Whitewater Rafting Trips Kayaks Class I Rapids Class II Rapids Class III Rapids Class I-II Rapids Class III-IV Rapids Class I-III Rapids Class II-IV Rapids Class III-V Rapids The scenic beauty of Massachusetts and the playfulness of the water are in themselves     reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're coming from Bennington it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Massachusetts is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. If you're a camper   you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: You're sure to come across some wonderful people from Rowe here. Take a hike on the Dunbar Brook Trail, and a visit here wouldn’t be complete without a visit to nearby Mohawk Trail State Forest. This is such a wonderful river. The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Berkshire East. A trip to Monroe State Forest when you're here at Crab Apple Whitewater is a pleasant idea, and hiking along the Busby Trail is magnificent fun. An average amount of rain falls at Crab Apple Whitewater.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Crab Apple Whitewater.   Whitewater Near Crab Apple Whitewater: Cold River, Franklin County, 2 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River) Chickley River, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Pelham Brook, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Whitewater Outfitter - Zoar Outdoor, Franklin County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County, 5 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 8 miles away       Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Deerfield River - West Branch, Bennington County, 8 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Heartwellville to Readsboro Village) Hoosic River, Hampden County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 11.3 miles long (North Adams to North Pownal Vermont)   Ski Areas Near Crab Apple Whitewater: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 5 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Haystack, Vermont , 15 miles away, 1160 foot drop, 23 lifts, 145 runs Mount Snow, Vermont , 17 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 20 lifts, 80 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 23 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Stratton, Vermont , 24 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 25 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 27 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 28 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs   Hotels Near Crab Apple Whitewater: Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams , 12 miles away The Porches Inn At MASS MoCA, North Adams , 12 miles away Howard Johnson Williamstown, Williamstown , 16 miles away Snow Goose Inn, West Dover , 17 miles away Laylas Riverside Lodge, West Dover , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Crab Apple Whitewater: Mohawk Trail State Forest, Rowe, 1 miles away Shady Pines Campground, Savoy, 5 miles away Country Aire Campgrounds, Charlemont, 6 miles away   Trails Near Crab Apple Whitewater: Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin , 4 miles away Busby Trail, Berkshire , 8 miles away Kelly Camp Trail, Bennington , 12 miles away Old Stage Trail, Bennington , 14 miles away Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Crab Apple Whitewater: Mohawk Trail State Forest, Massachusetts , 1 miles away Monroe State Forest, Massachusetts , 5 miles away Savoy Mountain State Forest, Massachusetts , 6 miles away   Golf Courses Near Crab Apple Whitewater: Blackstone Golf Course, Defuniak Springs , 7 miles away Stamford Valley Golf Course, Stamford , 10 miles away Forest Park Country Club, Adams , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Crab Apple Whitewater Lake Sadawga, Windham , 9 miles away Searsburg Reservoir, Bennington , 13 miles away Ashmere Lake, Berkshire , 14 miles away