New Hampshire whitewater - Ammonoosuc River, White Mountains, Grafton County

Grafton county, Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     7 miles
  The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This section of Ammonoosuc River is 7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. The campgrounds here at Ammonoosuc River are pretty good. The starting location is a reasonable
    drive from Berlin, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. No matter if you're
whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
This is such a fun river. There is a brilliant hiking trail right next door to Ammonoosuc River called the Hale Brook Trail It's always great to check out Lower Falls.
Summertime highs at Ammonoosuc River regularly tend to be in the 70's; all through
 
summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 20's while Ammonoosuc River nighttime low temperatures throughout the wintertime are in the 0's. A typical amount of rainfall falls here at Ammonoosuc River; August is the wettest month with most rain, and February is when it's the driest. And that's not everything you can do here in the White Mountains. Bretton Woods is a delightful local ski area; close by you locate the Mount Rosebrook Trail which is a pleasant hiking trail.

Ammonoosuc River, Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 7 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.2545
Longitude: -71.4377

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.27009
Longitude: -71.54081

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Current weather conditions at Ammonoosuc River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BETHLEHEM 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods
3 miles away
A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, The Mount Washington Hotel was a two-year labor of love for 250 master craftsmen. Conceived by industrialist Joseph Stickney, this National His...

Omni Bretton Arms at Mount Washington, Bretton Woods
3 miles away
Discover a world of casual elegance amidst the splendor and serenity of New Hampshire*s White Mountains. As you step into this faithfully restored New England country inn, the painstaking attention to...

Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods
4 miles away
The Mount Washington Resort serves as a natural haven for visitors, offering an array of seasonal activities. During the winter months, guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at nationally acclaime...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Berlin, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Ammonoosuc River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ammonoosuc River.
 Whitewater Near Ammonoosuc River:
Pemigewasset River - North Fork, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.4 miles long (Lincoln)
Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Twin Mountain to Pierce bridge)
Dry River, Coos County , 10 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground)
Israel River, Coos County , 11 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Riverton to Lancaster)
Ammonoosuc River, Coos County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Pierce bridge to New Hampshire 116)
Sawyer River, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore)
Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge)
Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 12 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln)
Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway)
Saco River, Carroll County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett)
 Ski Areas Near Ammonoosuc River:
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 2 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 2180 vertical feet
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ammonoosuc River:
Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods , 3 miles away
Omni Bretton Arms at Mount Washington, Bretton Woods , 3 miles away
Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods , 4 miles away
The Lodge At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods , 6 miles away
Townhomes At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ammonoosuc River:
Tarry-ho-cottages, Twin Mountain, 2 miles away
Ammonoosuc Campgrounds, Twin Mountain, 4 miles away
Beech Hill Campground, Twin Mountain, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Ammonoosuc River:
Hale Brook Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Mount Rosebrook Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Zealand Valley Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Baby Twin Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Zealand Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Ammonoosuc River

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