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Quaboag - Lucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67
Quaboag, Massachusetts, US |
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Lucy Stone Park in Warren to Route 67
| Usual Difficulty | II-III (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 5.5 Miles |
Punching the Hole
Punching the Hole
Photo of Dustin by Andy Stuart taken 05/04/08 @ 4.5/500
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| QUABOAG RIVER AT WEST BRIMFIELD, MA | ||||
| usgs-01176000 | 4.00 - 6.50 ft | II-III | 01h14m | 3.4 ft (too low) |
River Description
The Quaboag starts at the Lucy Stone Park as a class II river for almost half of the run then turns into a class III pool drop river with one carry around a dam. At the higher water levels some of the rapids become very turbulent and are filled with powerful holes that can easily swamp an open boat. For a complete description refer to the guidebook "Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide" by Bruce Lessels.
Caution: Be on a constant lookout for downed trees. There are a lot of beavers in the area and they're all on steroids. They've been knocking down huge trees that have spanned the entire river. This video, recorded 3/22/2014, is one scary example.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2018-05-23 19:48:23
Editors
Rapid Descriptions
No rapids entered. If you know names, and locations of the rapids please contact and advise the StreamTeam member for this run.
June 13 2013 (1807 days ago)
Scott M
Ran yesterday around 5.7. Highest I've seen it at. River features still very fun. Still no portages
required, but combination of low hanging trees that could fall, and some trees we floated over that
would be a problem at lower levels will continue to demand very careful attention if you paddle it.
As of June 13th, another 1-2 inches of rain is expected later this week.
required, but combination of low hanging trees that could fall, and some trees we floated over that
would be a problem at lower levels will continue to demand very careful attention if you paddle it.
As of June 13th, another 1-2 inches of rain is expected later this week.
May 27 2013 (1824 days ago)
icycle (154540)
Ran today at 5.0, plenty of strainers and sweepers to keep you busy, but nothing required
portaging. Really fun, all my previous runs were 4.1-4.2 so this was quite an improvement, one wave
train in the gorge had ~4' waves. Great day, no swims. Have fun but be careful with all the wood.
portaging. Really fun, all my previous runs were 4.1-4.2 so this was quite an improvement, one wave
train in the gorge had ~4' waves. Great day, no swims. Have fun but be careful with all the wood.
June 4 2012 (2181 days ago)
Hana
I went to the Quabog yesterday with 2 friends. Level was 4.06 and dropped to 4.04 by the time we
got to the take out. Watch out for strainers! The level was pretty low, so getting around the trees
was not hard, and spotting them was not hard, but if the current were any pushier, I think they
will become less avoidable and the potential for getting swept into them definitely increases. 4.06
is pretty low, and we got beached on rocks quite often. After Devils Gorge, there are a LOT more
trees. We walked around one of them. It was a fun run, but I won't run it again at a higher level
until the trees are gone.
got to the take out. Watch out for strainers! The level was pretty low, so getting around the trees
was not hard, and spotting them was not hard, but if the current were any pushier, I think they
will become less avoidable and the potential for getting swept into them definitely increases. 4.06
is pretty low, and we got beached on rocks quite often. After Devils Gorge, there are a LOT more
trees. We walked around one of them. It was a fun run, but I won't run it again at a higher level
until the trees are gone.
June 4 2012 (2181 days ago)
Hana
Best after paddle food/ice cream: JANINE'S FROSTIE!!! http://www.janinesfrostee.com/ 149 Eat
Street, Ware, MA North of the Quabog, on Route 32. Cheap prices, and hits the spot.
Street, Ware, MA North of the Quabog, on Route 32. Cheap prices, and hits the spot.
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