Housatonic River Rafting Trips in Connecticut
Location: Northwestern ConnecticutLocated in Northwestern Connecticut, just two hours from New York, the Housatonic River offers dramatic, fun springtime rafting and a quick escape from the concentrated energy of city life. Go Rafting with A Commercial Outfitter in ConnecticutRafting.com is currently seeking qualified outfitters for Featured Listings. If you are a local rafting outfitter on the Housatonic River in Connecticut and would like to see your company listed here, please contact us for more information. Level of Difficulty: Class IV / IntermediateThe river’s Class IV rapids, including Flume, Pencil Sharpener, and Powerhouse Hole, are concentrated on the Bull’s Bridge Run. Scenery and Hiking: Waterfalls along the Appalachian TrailThe scenery on the Housatonic includes waterfalls and an historic covered bridge near the put-in site. The river also passes by the famous Appalachian Trail, so obviously hiking opportunities are nearby for people looking for other outdoor activities in the region to do. Season: Specific Dates in April and MaySpringtime rain and snow melt fill the Housatonic River with a concentrated rush of whitewater during its brief season. Houstonic River rafting trips run on four dates in the spring. |
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