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Compare 32 tracked Massachusetts paddle routes with route links, water-level context, difficulty, and access planning details.

28 routes support live scores. 4 planning-only routes provide trip details and source links without a live route score.

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Berkshire County / Pittsfield to Ashley Falls 15 Franklin County / western Massachusetts 8 Franklin County / Erving and Millers Falls 4 Berkshire County / North Adams–Williamstown 1 Franklin County / Turners Falls bypass 1 Worcester County / Hardwick–Gilbertville 1 Worcester County / Warren–Brimfield 1 Worcester County / West Warren–Brimfield 1

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Franklin County / Turners Falls bypass

Connecticut River

Gatehouse Fishway / Discovery Center carry to Poplar Street access

Hard | About 3.3 river miles | Allow 3–6 hours with carry, scouting, release timing and rescue margin | Live score supported

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Franklin County / western Massachusetts

Deerfield River

Fife Brook Dam access to East Charlemont Boat Ramp

Moderate | About 23 river miles | Allow 7–10 hours with release timing, scouting and shuttle time | Live score supported

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Franklin County / western Massachusetts

Deerfield River

Fife Brook Dam access to Route 2 Shunpike Rest Area

Moderate | About 11 river miles | Allow 5–8 hours with release timing and feature scouting | Live score supported

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Franklin County / western Massachusetts

Deerfield River

Fife Brook Dam access to Zoar Picnic Area

Moderate | About 7 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with release timing and feature scouting | Live score supported

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The Deerfield River winds through a forested valley in western Massachusetts.

Massachusetts routeFranklin County / western MassachusettsDeerfield RiverDeerfield Station No. 5 / Monroe Bridge launch to Dunbar Brook Picnic AreaA short, release-dependent Dryway segment with documented public launch and take-out.

Route facts

Hard | About 2.5 river miles | Allow 2–4 hours with scouting, release timing and rescue margin | Planning only · no live scoreofficial source support

The Connecticut River at Turners Falls, Massachusetts, below the hydropower bypass corridor.

Massachusetts routeFranklin County / Turners Falls bypassConnecticut RiverGatehouse Fishway / Discovery Center carry to Poplar Street accessA short, release-dependent Turners Falls bypass run with a mandatory land carry at the start and a steep Poplar Street take-out.

Route facts

Hard | About 3.3 river miles | Allow 3–6 hours with carry, scouting, release timing and rescue margin | Live score supportedmixed source support

Massachusetts routeFranklin County / western MassachusettsDeerfield RiverFife Brook Dam access to East Charlemont Boat RampThe longest selected Deerfield starter route, running from the Fife Brook release corridor to East Charlemont.

Route facts

Moderate | About 23 river miles | Allow 7–10 hours with release timing, scouting and shuttle time | Live score supportedcommunity source support

Massachusetts routeFranklin County / western MassachusettsDeerfield RiverFife Brook Dam access to Route 2 Shunpike Rest AreaA full upper Deerfield day reach from the Fife Brook access to Shunpike, combining the popular release corridor above the Zoar Gap take-out.

Route facts

Moderate | About 11 river miles | Allow 5–8 hours with release timing and feature scouting | Live score supportedcommunity source support

Massachusetts routeFranklin County / western MassachusettsDeerfield RiverFife Brook Dam access to Zoar Picnic AreaA popular upper Deerfield moving-water run from the Fife Brook access to the Zoar Picnic Area, ending above the Zoar Gap hazard.

Route facts

Moderate | About 7 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with release timing and feature scouting | Live score supportedcommunity source support

Massachusetts routeFranklin County / western MassachusettsDeerfield RiverRoute 2 Shunpike Rest Area to East Charlemont Boat RampA longer lower Deerfield reach linking the Shunpike Rest Area with the documented East Charlemont public boat ramp.

Route facts

Moderate | About 12 river miles | Allow 4–7 hours with current, scouting and shuttle time | Live score supportedcommunity source support

Beginner routes

Massachusetts beginner routes

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Housatonic RiverDecker Landing to Woods Pond BridgeBerkshire County / Pittsfield to Ashley Falls | About 4.6 river miles Housatonic RiverPark Street Canoe Access to Glendale Dam take-outBerkshire County / Pittsfield to Ashley Falls | About 5 river miles Millers RiverAlan E. Rich Environmental Park / Cass Meadow to Orange Riverfront ParkFranklin County / Erving and Millers Falls | About 6 river miles

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Connecticut RiverGatehouse Fishway / Discovery Center carry to Poplar Street accessAbout 3.3 river miles | Allow 3–6 hours with carry, scouting, release timing and rescue margin Deerfield RiverDeerfield Station No. 5 / Monroe Bridge launch to Dunbar Brook Picnic AreaAbout 2.5 river miles | Allow 2–4 hours with scouting, release timing and rescue margin Deerfield RiverFife Brook Dam access to East Charlemont Boat RampAbout 23 river miles | Allow 7–10 hours with release timing, scouting and shuttle time Deerfield RiverFife Brook Dam access to Route 2 Shunpike Rest AreaAbout 11 river miles | Allow 5–8 hours with release timing and feature scouting Deerfield RiverFife Brook Dam access to Zoar Picnic AreaAbout 7 river miles | Allow 3–5 hours with release timing and feature scouting Deerfield RiverRoute 2 Shunpike Rest Area to East Charlemont Boat RampAbout 12 river miles | Allow 4–7 hours with current, scouting and shuttle time

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Housatonic River15

Housatonic River hub Brookside Road canoe access to Rannapo Road Brookside Road canoe access to Sheffield Covered Bridge Decker Landing to Lee Athletic Field Decker Landing to Woods Pond Bridge Division Street to Brookside Road canoe access Division Street to Sheffield Covered Bridge East Sheffield Road to Rannapo Road East Sheffield Road to Sheffield Covered Bridge Fred Garner Park to Decker Landing Fred Garner Park to Lee Athletic Field Fred Garner Park to Woods Pond Bridge Glendale Dam portage put-in to Rising Pond take-out Park Street Canoe Access to Glendale Dam take-out Sheffield Covered Bridge to Rannapo Road Woods Pond Bridge to Lee Athletic Field

Deerfield River8

Deerfield River hub Deerfield Station No. 5 / Monroe Bridge launch to Dunbar Brook Picnic Area Fife Brook Dam access to East Charlemont Boat Ramp Fife Brook Dam access to Route 2 Shunpike Rest Area Fife Brook Dam access to Zoar Picnic Area Route 2 Shunpike Rest Area to East Charlemont Boat Ramp Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge (#2 Dam Section)Zoar Picnic Area to East Charlemont Boat Ramp Zoar Picnic Area to Route 2 Shunpike Rest Area

Millers River4

Millers River hub Alan E. Rich Environmental Park / Cass Meadow to Arch Street Bridge, Erving Alan E. Rich Environmental Park / Cass Meadow to Orange Riverfront Park Erving Riverfront Park to Millers Falls Riverfront Public Access South Main Street Dam portage put-in to Arch Street Bridge, Erving

Quaboag River2

Quaboag River hub Lucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67 Whitewater take-out West Warren below the Wrights Complex lower dam to Route 67 Whitewater take-out

Connecticut River1

Gatehouse Fishway / Discovery Center carry to Poplar Street access

Hoosic River1

Hoosic River hub Ashton Avenue Canoe Access to Lauren’s Launch

Ware River1

Hardwick–Ware River Park to Gilbertville/New Furnace

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Berkshire County / North Adams–Williamstown1

Hoosic River: Ashton Avenue Canoe Access to Lauren’s Launch

Berkshire County / Pittsfield to Ashley Falls15

Housatonic River: Brookside Road canoe access to Rannapo Road Housatonic River: Brookside Road canoe access to Sheffield Covered Bridge Housatonic River: Decker Landing to Lee Athletic Field Housatonic River: Decker Landing to Woods Pond Bridge Housatonic River: Division Street to Brookside Road canoe access Housatonic River: Division Street to Sheffield Covered Bridge Housatonic River: East Sheffield Road to Rannapo Road Housatonic River: East Sheffield Road to Sheffield Covered Bridge Housatonic River: Fred Garner Park to Decker Landing Housatonic River: Fred Garner Park to Lee Athletic Field Housatonic River: Fred Garner Park to Woods Pond Bridge Housatonic River: Glendale Dam portage put-in to Rising Pond take-out Housatonic River: Park Street Canoe Access to Glendale Dam take-out Housatonic River: Sheffield Covered Bridge to Rannapo Road Housatonic River: Woods Pond Bridge to Lee Athletic Field

Franklin County / Erving and Millers Falls4

Millers River: Alan E. Rich Environmental Park / Cass Meadow to Arch Street Bridge, Erving Millers River: Alan E. Rich Environmental Park / Cass Meadow to Orange Riverfront Park Millers River: Erving Riverfront Park to Millers Falls Riverfront Public Access Millers River: South Main Street Dam portage put-in to Arch Street Bridge, Erving

Franklin County / Turners Falls bypass1

Connecticut River: Gatehouse Fishway / Discovery Center carry to Poplar Street access

Franklin County / western Massachusetts8

Deerfield River: Deerfield Station No. 5 / Monroe Bridge launch to Dunbar Brook Picnic Area Deerfield River: Fife Brook Dam access to East Charlemont Boat Ramp Deerfield River: Fife Brook Dam access to Route 2 Shunpike Rest Area Deerfield River: Fife Brook Dam access to Zoar Picnic Area Deerfield River: Route 2 Shunpike Rest Area to East Charlemont Boat Ramp Deerfield River: Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge (#2 Dam Section)Deerfield River: Zoar Picnic Area to East Charlemont Boat Ramp Deerfield River: Zoar Picnic Area to Route 2 Shunpike Rest Area

Worcester County / Hardwick–Gilbertville1

Ware River: Hardwick–Ware River Park to Gilbertville/New Furnace

Worcester County / Warren–Brimfield1

Quaboag River: Lucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67 Whitewater take-out

Worcester County / West Warren–Brimfield1

Quaboag River: West Warren below the Wrights Complex lower dam to Route 67 Whitewater take-out

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How does Paddle Today choose Massachusetts paddle routes?

Paddle Today lists source-backed routes with reviewed access and trip information. This page includes 28 routes with live-score support and 4 planning-only routes across 7 rivers. Planning-only routes do not have a live route score.

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