Gilbertville Take-Out

Gilbertville Take-Out is a whitewater access point located on the Ware River in Hardwick, Massachusetts, within Worcester County. As a take-out site, it serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on the Ware River, making it an essential location for boaters running multi-section trips or shuttle paddles. The take-out provides access to the river in an area with mixed development and natural surroundings typical of central Massachusetts river corridors.

This site is positioned to serve kayakers and canoeists navigating whitewater sections of the Ware River. Paddlers using this take-out should be aware of their skill level requirements for the upstream sections they plan to run, as the Ware River contains varying difficulty ratings depending on water levels and the specific section being paddled. The location in Hardwick provides reasonable access to the river valley.