Housatonic River Rafting Trips

Location: Northwestern Connecticut

Located 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 on the Housatonic River

Zoar Outdoor Offering a wide range of outdoor activities, Zoar Outdoor has been a leader in the industry since 1989. Zoar Outdoor promotes self-propelled, low-impact, wilderness recreation in the Northeast. Zoar offers whitewater rafting trips on the Deerfield and West Rivers. Visit their website for more information about Housatonic River rafting.

Level of Difficulty: Class IV / Intermediate

The 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 Trail

The 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 May

Springtime 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.