Keene, New Hampshire Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Keene, New Hampshire is a great place to live for those who like whitewater. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. With so much whitewater nearby picking the perfect spot might be tricky. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Keene, New Hampshire: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Keene, New Hampshire Millers River, Massachusetts, South Royalston to Athol, 18 miles away, class II-III, 7 miles long. Ashuelot River, New Hampshire, Marlow to Gilsum Gorge, 6 miles away, class III-IV, 5.3 miles long. Ashuelot River, New Hampshire, Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner, 5 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Ashuelot River, New Hampshire, Ashuelot to Hinsdale, 14 miles away, class II-IV, 3.5 miles long. Ashuelot River - South Branch, New Hampshire, Troy to Webb, 7 miles away, class III-IV, 2.3 miles long. Cold River, New Hampshire, South Acworth to Vilas Pool, 11 miles away, class II, 5.5 miles long. Cold River, New Hampshire, Vilas Pool to Alstead, 11 miles away, class III-IV, 0.7 miles long. Cold River, New Hampshire, Alstead to Drewsville, 12 miles away, class II, 2 miles long. Contoocook River, New Hampshire, Jaffrey to Peterborough, 21 miles away, class II, 5 miles long. Contoocook River - North Branch, New Hampshire, Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station, 19 miles away, class V, 6 miles long. Croyden Brook, New Hampshire, Newport, 25 miles away, class II-III, 1.5 miles long. Minnewawa River, New Hampshire, Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook, 5 miles away, class II-IV, 4.5 miles long. Otter Brook, New Hampshire, East Sullivan to Otterbrook Park, 5 miles away, class III-IV, 3.2 miles long. Otter Brook, New Hampshire, Roxbury to Keene, 3 miles away, class II, 3.1 miles long. Sugar River, New Hampshire, North Newport to Route 103, 22 miles away, class II-III, 2.8 miles long. Saxton's River, Vermont, Grafton to Connecticut River, 19 miles away, class II-III, 11 miles long. Williams River, Vermont, Northchester to Brockway Mills, 24 miles away, class II, 7.5 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Keene, New Hampshire Chickley River, Massachusetts, Route 8A to Deerfield River, 47 miles away, class II-III, 6 miles long. Cold River, Massachusetts, Route 2 hairpin turn to Deerfield River, 49 miles away, class II-IV, 4.25 miles long. Connecticut River, Massachusetts, Holyoke, 44 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Deerfield River, Massachusetts, Bear Swamp to Route 2, 48 miles away, class II-III, 9.5 miles long. Deerfield River, Massachusetts, Monroe Bridge to Bear Swamp, 48 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Deerfield River, Massachusetts, Wilcox Hollow to Stillwater Bridge, 34 miles away, class I-II, 7 miles long. Dunbar Brook, Massachusetts, South Road to Deerfield River, 49 miles away, class V, 2.7 miles long. Green River, Massachusetts, West Leyden to covered bridge, 32 miles away, class II-III, 5.6 miles long. Millers River - Lower, Massachusetts, Erving to Millers Falls, 28 miles away, class II-III, 6.5 miles long. North River, Massachusetts, Halifax Vermont Gorge to Colrain, 32 miles away, class II, 7 miles long. Pelham Brook, Massachusetts, Rowe Center to Deerfield River, 46 miles away, class V, 3.25 miles long. Quaboag River, Massachusetts, Warren to Route 67, 38 miles away, class II-IV, 5.5 miles long. Swift River, Massachusetts, Along Route 9 to North Branch Westfield River, 47 miles away, class IV-V, 1 miles long. Westfield River - North Branch, Massachusetts, Cummington to Chesterfield Gorge, 49 miles away, class I-III, 7.2 miles long. Baker River - South Branch, New Hampshire, Dorchester, 50 miles away, class V, 3 miles long. Blackwater River, New Hampshire, Route 127 to Snyder's Mill, 44 miles away, class II-IV, 2.5 miles long. Bloods Brook, New Hampshire, Ledges, 33 miles away, class V, 0.25 miles long. Contoocook River, New Hampshire, Hillsborough to Henniker, 32 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Contoocook River, New Hampshire, Henniker, 33 miles away, class II(III), 2 miles long. Fowler River, New Hampshire, Alexandria, 47 miles away, class V, 5.9 miles long. Mascoma River, New Hampshire, Mascoma Lake to Route 4, 35 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3.9 miles long. Mascoma River, New Hampshire, Lebanon, 35 miles away, class V, 0.33 miles long. Newfound River River, New Hampshire, Newfound lake to Bristol, 50 miles away, class II-III, 1.5 miles long. Piscataquog River - South Branch, New Hampshire, New Boston to Goffstown, 43 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. Smith River, New Hampshire, Route 104 to Bristol, 45 miles away, class IV, 1.75 miles long. Souhegan River, New Hampshire, Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101, 36 miles away, class II-III, 5.75 miles long. Souhegan River, New Hampshire, NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton, 38 miles away, class III, 1.25 miles long. Stony Brook, New Hampshire, Route 31 to Wilton, 34 miles away, class III-IV, 1.25 miles long. Warner River, New Hampshire, Melvin Mills to Warner, 32 miles away, class IV, 5.15 miles long. Ball Mountain Brook, Vermont, Metcalf Road to Jamaica State Park, 36 miles away, class III-IV, 3.5 miles long. Black River, Vermont, Whitesville to Perkinsville, 28 miles away, class II, 7.5 miles long. Connecticut River, Vermont, Sumner Falls, 32 miles away, class -blank-, 0.25 miles long. Deerfield River, Vermont, Searsburg Dam to Harriman Reservoir, 45 miles away, class III, 4.5 miles long. Deerfield River - East Branch, Vermont, Somerset Reservoir to Searsburg Reservoir, 46 miles away, class I-II, 6 miles long. Deerfield River - West Branch, Vermont, Heartwellville to Readsboro Village, 47 miles away, class V, 3.5 miles long. Green River, Vermont, Green River to West Leyden, 28 miles away, class II-III, 6.8 miles long. Ompompanoosuc River, Vermont, West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge, 48 miles away, class I-III, 8 miles long. Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Vermont, Strafford to Rices Mill, 47 miles away, class II, 5 miles long. Ottauquechee River, Vermont, Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4, 36 miles away, class III+(V), 1 miles long. Rock River, Vermont, South Newfane to West River, 27 miles away, class III-IV, 3.3 miles long. Wardsboro Brook, Vermont, North Wardsboro to West River, 34 miles away, class III-IV, 4.5 miles long. West River, Vermont, Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park, 25 miles away, class III, 2.75 miles long. West River, Vermont, Londonderry rapids, 38 miles away, class II-III, 5 miles long. West River, Vermont, Salmon Hole to Route 100, 36 miles away, class II, 3.2 miles long. White River, Vermont, North Royalton to West Hartford, 43 miles away, class I-II(III), 13 miles long. White River - First Branch, Vermont, Chelsea Health Center to above Sawmill Dam, 48 miles away, class III-IV, 6 miles long. Winhall River, Vermont, Grahamville School Road to Winhall Campgrounds, 41 miles away, class III+, 4.5 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Keene, New Hampshire: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Keene, New Hampshire Berkshire East, Massachusetts, 44 miles, vertical drop 1180 feet Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts, 38 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire, 40 miles, vertical drop 1250 feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire, 34 miles, vertical drop 710 feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire, 26 miles, vertical drop 1510 feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire, 25 miles, vertical drop 875 feet Whaleback Ski Area, New Hampshire, 36 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Ascutney, Vermont, 30 miles, vertical drop 1800 feet Suicide Six, Vermont, 38 miles, vertical drop 650 feet Magic Mountain, Vermont, 38 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Okemo, Vermont, 36 miles, vertical drop 2200 feet Stratton, Vermont, 37 miles, vertical drop 2003 feet Mount Snow, Vermont, 38 miles, vertical drop 1700 feet Killington, Vermont, 50 miles, vertical drop 3050 feet Pico Mountain, Vermont, 50 miles, vertical drop 1967 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Keene, New Hampshire: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Keene, New Hampshire Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, 73 miles Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, 90 miles Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, 61 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Keene, New Hampshire Fire Island National Seashore, 121 miles Gateway National Recreation Area, 175 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to New Hampshire Rivers