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Put-in MA

Put In

Farmington, W. Branch - 3. Bear's Den, Lower New Boston (MA)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

West Branch Farmington River near New Boston, MA Upstream Primary

Runnable: 3.8 – 7.0 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In rapid serves as the entry point for the Bear's Den section, offering paddlers an immediate technical challenge with multiple small boulder gardens and potential tight maneuvering. Depending on water levels, boaters should be prepared for potential pinning risks among scattered mid-stream rocks and the need for precise boat positioning through the initial drops.