Rafting season runs weekends at 9:00am & 1:00pm, from April 6 through May 2013!  Lock Tenders needed.  Watch this video to see what Concord River Whitewater Rafting is like.

Make reservations on-line today or call 1-800-532-7483.

Are you interested in Concord River Whitewater Rafting?  Then check out the RAFTING VIDEO!  Our rafting experience offers thrilling rafting adventures close to home, where you'll see & learn about history and nature and experience Class III & IV rapids.  Our trips run on weekends during April and May.  We provide all the equipment you will need, although, we recommend you bring some additional gear.  So, c'mon, the water's great!  See pricing/cost guide below.  Volunteer "Lock Tenders" are needed to operate canal locks for this program, so CLICK HERE to find out how you can volunteer.

“It's like seeing the river, and the city, for the first time, and that fosters a deeper appreciation of both.”  -Emilie-Noelle

Rafting in Lowell?

The same rapids and waterfalls that brought the textile industry to Lowell, now power one of the most thrilling and interesting raft trips in the United States. You'll raft on class III and IV whitewater through the green heart of Lowell. Your trip concludes with passage through an 1850s lock chamber, which is a National Historic Landmark and a featured attraction at the Lowell National and State Parks.  Top  U.S.G.S. Concord River Flow Gauge

What you'll see & learn-

You'll see Lowell and learn its history from a unique perspective: great blue herons and swallows will pass overhead, ancient rock outcropping line the rapids, you'll pass beneath elegant stone arched bridges. Our trips pass former mill sites and the oldest power canal in the city. You'll find out why we call this reach of the Concord "Thoreau's Portage."  Top



What you'll experience-

Your trip includes two trips through three sets of rapids - Twisted Sister, Three Beauties, and Middlesex Dam, lead by expert guides from Zoar Outdoor. Whitewater on the Concord River is rated class III/IV on the International Scale of Difficulty.  Top

See our Concord River Whitewater Rafting

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When do the trips run?

Trips generally begin the first week of April and run every weekend through the end of May (Mid-week group reservations are also available. Please call to inquire.). Trip times are 9am and 1pm.  



Unlike other rafting rivers in New England, trips on the Concord River depend entirely on natural river flow. There are no dams upriver to turn the water on and off. We schedule our trips based on the average annual river flow. After May, there is typically not enough water to raft. If your trip is canceled for lack of water, your fee is completely refunded.  Top



What we provide-

We give you everything you need to raft; paddles, personal flotation devices, helmets, and wetsuits.  Top



What you should bring-

You'll need to bring a bathing suit (to wear under your wetsuit), a towel, and an old pair of sneakers or water shoes. Wool socks will help keep your feet warm. Wetsuits are supplied complimentary for each rafting participant.  Top



How's the water?

The Concord River is rated Class B, fishable and swimmable. That means it's safe for water contact sports like whitewater rafting.  Top (Stream flow cfs)



What does it cost?

-Trips cost: $82.00 per person (plus a 2% processing fee)

-One person rafts FREE for every nine paying guests.

-Special youth group rates are available

-Gift Certificates Available

-Advanced reservations are required.  For Reservations call 1-800-532-7483.

-We accept Visa and Mastercard.

-Children must be 14 years old. Wetsuits are supplied complimentary.

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You can make your reservation online

Or by calling 800-532-7483

Concord River Stream Flow (cfs) Below River Meadow Brook At Lowell

(U.S.G.S. Concord River Flow Gauge)

Thank you to our partners:



We kindly thank our whitewater rafting partners for their support in making possibble this unique Lowell adventure.

Zoar Outdoor and the   Inn & Conference Center at UMass Lowell