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Longest River Runs in Massachusetts

The longest mapped river runs in Massachusetts, ranked from 139 named reaches in the Paddling Hubs network. Reach lengths come from USGS hydrography, so these are real river miles, not estimates.

In this scope: 139 reaches · 864 mi

  1. Connecticut RiverAdventure East29.9 mi
  2. Charles RiverAdventures Unbound: Nahanton Park Boathouse27.5 mi
  3. Nashua RiverNashoba Paddler, LLC24.5 mi
  4. Deerfield RiverCrab Apple Whitewater Massachusetts23.7 mi
  5. Quinebaug RiverWhite's Landing Historic Quaboag20.6 mi
  6. Souhegan RiverNashoba Paddler, LLC19.6 mi
  7. Merrimack RiverNashoba Paddler, LLC18.4 mi
  8. Westfield RiverCrab Apple Whitewater Massachusetts18.4 mi
  9. Ipswich RiverCoast to Coast Paddle- Standup Paddleboard and Kayak Rental Kiosk18.1 mi
  10. East Branch Swift RiverBilly Goat Boats15.9 mi
  11. Ware RiverWhite's Landing Historic Quaboag14.7 mi
  12. Millers RiverBilly Goat Boats13.6 mi
  13. Quaboag RiverWhite's Landing Historic Quaboag13.3 mi
  14. Beaver BrookNashoba Paddler, LLC13 mi
  15. Mill RiverAdventure East12.1 mi
  16. Manhan RiverAdventure East12 mi
  17. Neponset RiverAdventures Unbound: Nahanton Park Boathouse10.8 mi
  18. Swift RiverWhite's Landing Historic Quaboag10.5 mi
  19. Hoosic RiverZoar Outdoor Adventure Resort10.4 mi
  20. Contoocook RiverAquahoppersne.com10.2 mi
  21. North Nashua RiverNashoba Paddler, LLC10 mi
  22. French RiverWhite's Landing Historic Quaboag9.9 mi
  23. Squannacook RiverNashoba Paddler, LLC9.5 mi
  24. Sudbury RiverCharles River Canoe & Kayak : Paddling Store9.3 mi
  25. Assabet RiverCharles River Canoe & Kayak : Paddling Store8.6 mi

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