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Kayaking on Deerfield River - from Charlemont MA to Shelburne Falls MA


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  Put in at Shunpike Rest Area on
  Route 2 in Charlemont MA.
Take out at Main Street / Route 2
  in Sherburn Falls MA.
Estimated distance
  = 8 miles
Caution: Class I-II rapids
  on this route
Rest
  area
Dam
  # 4
Zoar Outdoors
  Outfitter

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources:
Deerfield River Watershed Association: Recreation
Zoar Outdoor kayak rentals and lessons
Zoar Outdoor: Deerfield River Rapids at a Glance
Mass. Dept of Conservation: Mohawk Trail State Forest
Mass. Dept of Conservation: Mohawk Trail State Forest Map
Mass. Dept of Conservation: Mohawk Trail State Forest Map (cached copy)
Wikipedia: Deerfield River
Paddling.net: Deerfield River Trip Report 1