Deerfield River, Massachusetts
| Price |
 What's this? |
| Class of Rapids |
Zoar Gap: II-III; Dryway: III-IV |
| Trip Miles |
Zoar Gap: 10 miles; Dryway: 4.5 miles |
| Trip Duration |
1 day |
| Season |
April-October |
| Raft Type |
Paddle Raft |
| River Sections |
Fife Brook (Zoar Gap); Monroe Bridge (Dryway) |
| Nearby Towns |
Charlemont (MA) |
| Driving Times |
Boston (MA): 2 hours; New York City (NY): 3.5 hours |
| Recommended For |
Fall |
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Whitewater rafters await their turn at the put-in to the Deerfield River's popular Zoar Gap in Vermont.
(courtesy, Zoar Outdoor)
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Perhaps the last wild river in southern New England, this river flows through the New England of your fondest imagination. Rapids get as intense as Class IV. The river passes through some real wildlands as well as some classic New England small towns, including Shelburne Falls, site of the famous Bridge of Flowers. We recommend the stretch between the Bardwell Ferry Road Bridge and the US Highway 5-MA 10 bridge. This 10.25-mile stretch is a calming stretch of riffles and smooth water, with no portages. If you want something more rollicking, the upper Deerfield has some rough-and-tumble rapids. Zoar Gap is a well-known rock em', sock 'em run.
* Trip price reflects the average cost per day for a guided rafting adventure on a given river (
= $50-$100/day;
= $100-$250/day;
= $250 or more/day) and accounts for half-day, full-day, or multiday rafting excursions. Lodging, dining, and transportation costs (airfare, car rental/shuttle, equipment rentals, etc.) have not been factored into account. Please note that the trip price classification is intended to be an approximate guideline, as the range of prices on a given river can vary based on amenities, services, and customized add-ons offered through individual outfitters.
