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Other Whitewater Trips on the Farmington River (MA)
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Paddlesports Schools:Zoar Outdoor |
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Located in:
Charlemont, MA
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| At Zoar Outdoor, we create great paddling experiences! For adults, kids and families that emphasize the joy of kayaking or canoein (more...) |
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:: Otis Bridge to Tolland Forest Bridge Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip
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Otis Bridge to Tolland Forest Bridge Whitewater Kayaking & Canoeing Trip on the Farmington River (MA) |
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Otis Bridge to Tolland Forest Bridge Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Otis Bridge |
| Take Out: |
Tolland Forest Bridge |
| Difficulty: |
Class II
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| Gradient: |
26 ft/mi |
| Run Length: |
2.5 miles |
| Flow Information (phone): |
New England Rivers Center in Boston; 617-523-0636 |
| Good Level: |
4-6 ft on the New Boston gauge |
| Season Comments: |
March, April, September, October
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| Permit: |
None presently required |
| Character/Similar To: |
This upper stretch of the Farmington has scattered Class II rapids with small drops and a moderate gradient. |
| Hazards: |
possible strainers |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,wwcan,raft |
| Land Ownership: |
State Forest |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Location: |
In the Northeastern U.S. (MA), 116 miles Northwest of Boston |
| Shuttle Logistics: |
Put-in: Otis Bridge over the Farmington off of Route 8.
Take-out: Located just over 5 miles south of Otis, MA upstream from the Tolland Forest Bridge (the iron bridge). Route 8 follows the river providing several access points. |
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