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Rapid MA Class III+

Corkscrew Rapids

Farmington, W. Branch - 2. New Boston (MA)

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Gauge Conditions
West Branch Farmington River near New Boston, MA Downstream Primary
Runnable: 4.0 – 7.0 FT

The fall release level is around 3.8 feet which is very low. If the low end was marked higher then the AW listing would indicate that the river was too low.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Corkscrew Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Corkscrew Rapids features a tight, twisting channel with multiple diagonal hydraulics and a series of offset rock formations that require precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a technical entrance with a hard right move to avoid a powerful recirculating hole on the river left, then quickly transition through a sequence of steep, pushy waves that can easily flip an unprepared boat. The rapid demands advanced boat control and the ability to make quick, decisive line adjustments in swift, turbulent water.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III+
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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2. New Boston
Farmington, W. Branch
III 2.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater