Deerfield No. 5 Station Take Out
Dunbar Brook
Florida, MA
Wildlife Viewing | Fishing | Canoe/Kayak/SUP
Dunbar Brook Portage River Road, Florida, MA
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Dunbar Brook
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- Dogs allowed - Leashed
- Family Friendly
- Free
- Parking
- Restroom
Deerfield River
View of Portage
Start of Portage
- Public Land
- Private Land
- Bus Route
- Trail
- Major Trail
About Dunbar Brook Portage
The Dunbar Brook Portage is a emergency take-out and launch point for canoeing or kayaking a class 4 rapid section on the Deerfield River. This river flows throughout Western Massachusetts and is well-known for fly-fishing, rafting, and whitewater kayaking.
The ensuing section of the Deerfield River features challenging whitewater and rocky shores. On the Deerfield River, visitors will greet scenic views and diverse wildlife. Numerous local bird species, such as hawks and herons, are easily visible along the side of the river. The Berkshires also rise from the river’s edges, providing boaters with excellent mountain views at all times of the year. When the weather cools, these hills eventually turn yellow and orange with the vibrance of fall foliage.
Visitors will find parking next to the Dunbar Brook Picnic Area. A take-out point is further downstream from the portage, just before the Deerfield No. 5 Station.
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