Zoar Outdoor Franklin county, Massachusetts whitewater outfitter     Family Rafting Trips Concord River Deerfield River Fall River Mad River Millers River West River Self Bailing Rafts Rafts Rentals Guided Trips Whitewater Rafting Trips Kayaks Canoes River Guides Class I Rapids Class II Rapids Class III Rapids Class IV Rapids Class I-II Rapids Class II-III Rapids Class III-IV Rapids The nature scenery of Massachusetts     and the water flowing gracefully down Zoar Outdoor make the trip here worthwhile. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. The average Massachusetts whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers in this state are suitable for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Briefly   about the general area: A spree to Mohawk Trail State Forest when you're here at Zoar Outdoor is never a bad idea, and you can have a perfect hiking adventure along the Dunbar Brook Trail. You absolutely have to have a look at Monroe State Forest if you're here at Zoar Outdoor; you'll most likely meet some people from Charlemont here. Coming to this river is always a good idea. Going for a hike along the Busby Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. The snow is splendid at Berkshire East. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Zoar Outdoor.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Zoar Outdoor.   Whitewater Near Zoar Outdoor: Pelham Brook, Franklin County, 3 miles away       Class V - 3.25 miles long (Rowe Center to Deerfield River) Chickley River, Franklin County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 8A to Deerfield River) Whitewater Outfitter - Crab Apple Whitewater, Franklin County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Deerfield River, Franklin County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp) Cold River, Franklin County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River) Deerfield River, Franklin County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 9.5 miles long (Bear Swamp to Route 2) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire / Hampden County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 7.2 miles long (Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge) Dunbar Brook, Franklin / Berkshire County, 9 miles away       Class V - 2.7 miles long (South Road to Deerfield River) Westfield River - North Branch, Hampshire/Hampden County, 9 miles away       Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (West Cummington to Cummington) Swift River, Benzie County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River)   Ski Areas Near Zoar Outdoor: Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 1 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 , 22 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 23 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Stratton, Vermont , 25 miles away, 2003 foot drop, 16 lifts, 90 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 26 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Jiminy Peak, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1150 foot drop, 9 lifts, 45 runs Bousquet, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 750 foot drop, 5 lifts, 10 runs Snow Valley, Vermont , 30 miles away, 700 foot drop, 1 lifts, 7 runs   Beaches Near Zoar Outdoor: Greenfield Beach, Franklin , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Zoar Outdoor: Deerhill Inn, West Dover , 16 miles away Inn At Mount Snow, West Dover , 16 miles away Deerhill Inn, West Dover , 16 miles away Laylas Riverside Lodge, West Dover , 16 miles away Holiday Inn BERKSHIRES, North Adams , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Zoar Outdoor: Country Aire Campgrounds, Charlemont, 1 miles away Mohawk Trail State Forest, Rowe, 4 miles away Peppermint Park Camping Resort, Plainfield, 6 miles away   Trails Near Zoar Outdoor: Dunbar Brook Trail, Franklin , 8 miles away Busby Trail, Berkshire , 12 miles away Ghost Trail, Windham , 12 miles away Mount Olga Trail, Windham , 13 miles away Deerfield Ridge Trail, Windham , 14 miles away   Public Lands Near Zoar Outdoor: Mohawk Trail State Forest, Massachusetts , 5 miles away Monroe State Forest, Massachusetts , 8 miles away Savoy Mountain State Forest, Massachusetts , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near Zoar Outdoor: Edge Hill Golf Course, Shelburne Falls , 8 miles away Blackstone Golf Course, Defuniak Springs , 12 miles away Stamford Valley Golf Course, Stamford , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Zoar Outdoor Lake Sadawga, Windham , 8 miles away Searsburg Reservoir, Bennington , 15 miles away Ashmere Lake, Berkshire , 17 miles away