New Hampshire whitewater - Androscoggin River, White Mountains, Coos County

Coos county, Errol Rapids section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     0.5 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. This stretch of Androscoggin River is 0.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty
    of places for that. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Errol Rapids section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch is
very short so better bring some good walking shoes. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of precipitation makes Androscoggin River a reasonably wet site; August is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is February.
During the summertime months, highs generally are in the
 
70's at Androscoggin River, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's with temperatures at Androscoggin River dipping down into the-10's during winter nights.

Androscoggin River, Errol Rapids road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 0.5 miles
Average Gradient: 35 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.78535
Longitude: -71.12916

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.77883
Longitude: -71.13604

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Current weather conditions at Androscoggin River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: FIRST CONN LAKE 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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20 miles away
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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 Androscoggin River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Androscoggin River.
 Whitewater Near Androscoggin River:
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook)
Diamond River, Coos County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 11 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook)
Magalloway River, Oxford County , 11 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Aziscohos Dam to Wilsons Mills)
Swift Cambridge River, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 26 to Dead Cambridge River)
Rapid River, Oxford County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 5.25 miles long (Pond in River to Lake Umbagog)
Magalloway River, Oxford County , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 1 miles long (Parmachenee Lake to Aziscohos Lake)
Bear, Oxford County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Devils Horseshoe)
Mohawk River, Coos County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Colebrook)
Peabody River, Coos County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Route 16 to Gorham)
 Ski Areas Near Androscoggin River:
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 25 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Mount Abram, Maine , 35 miles away, 1150 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Black Mountain, Maine , 37 miles away, 1120 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 42 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Androscoggin River:
Town and Country Motor Inn, Gorham , 19 miles away
A Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 19 miles away
Royalty Inn, Gorham , 20 miles away
Sunday River, Newry , 25 miles away
Grand Summit Resort Sunday River, Bethel , 28 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Androscoggin River:
Mollidgewock Campground, Coos County, 2 miles away
Log Haven Campground, Errol, 8 miles away
Cedar Pond Campground, Milan, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Androscoggin River:
Old Magalloway Trail, Oxford County , 10 miles away
Speck Pond Trail, Coos County , 13 miles away
Speck Pond Trail, Oxford County , 14 miles away
Goose Eye Trail, Coos County , 15 miles away
Carlo Col Trail, Franklin County , 16 miles away
 Lakes Near Androscoggin River

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