Green
Green River to West Leyden, MA
| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 6.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Green River Near Colrain, Ma |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 81 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | January 24, 2011 |
River Description
This long-neglected stream is on AW's Top Ten Stewardship Issues for 2011. The Vermont Paddlers Club noticed a dam relicensing in 2010, and they report a healthy set of III, IV, and V rapids on this river. Hopefully there will be a regular release schedule in the future.
Lat/Longitude data are very approximate.
Also see W. Leyden to covered bridge.
River Features
Put In
Take Out
Trip Reports
Log in to add a reportRan this at around 300 cfs in November 2006. There is definitely nothing class III at that level, except one rapid, which I walked; and perhaps the last drop, which is in sight of the takeout. The one I walked is the site of some mostly blown out wooden mill works. At our level, it consisted of several narrow, but easy channels through the ledge. After going down the top channeI on river right (where most of the water goes), you must quickly ferry to the center in a short pool to run the rest of the drop without encountering some wood debris on river right.
The final potential III is about a 2.5' sloping drop into a moderate hole. I flipped in the hole, but washed out quickly and rolled in the flatwater.
If a class II run that barely ever runs seems not worth your concern, I would recommend that you consider it, especially in Fall, for it's beautiful, unspoiled scenery.