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Rapid MA Class IV

Coles Brook

Westfield, W. Branch - 1. Becket to Chester (MA)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 800.0 – 9,000.0 CFS
Description

After passing under a railroad bridge there will be a large flat rock on river left with an eddy behind it before the river starts to drop. Take out on left here to walk down and scout. The rapid is run down the left side. When you get to the main drop you will be on the far left and drive to the center. You aim for a roostertail that is in the drop. There is then a small pool where Coles Brook enters and the river bends right. As it turns right there is another drop with a hole at the bottom of it. At certain levels the hole is retentive. The easy line is on the right side. There is also a good boof on the left side next to the boulder on the left side.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.6 mi
Directions
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1. Becket to Chester
Westfield, W. Branch
III-IV 7.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater