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Put-in MA

Put In

Walker Brook - 3.5 miles West of Chester on Rt. 20 to Chester (MA)

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Gauge Conditions
West Branch Westfield River at Huntington, MA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 1,500.0 – 8,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid on Walker Brook serves as the entry point for this challenging section, featuring a technical boulder garden with multiple potential lines and tight maneuvering requirements. Paddlers should be prepared for closely spaced rocks and the potential for pin hazards, with careful route selection critical to navigating the initial descent safely.
Location

Other Rapids on This Run (1)

Take Out Rapid N/A
Take Out
3.5 mi
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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3.5 miles West of Chester on Rt. 20 to Chester
Walker Brook
IV 0.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater