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
  This stretch of Androscoggin River in Coos County is 0.5 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
    This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. The wonderful Coos County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Androscoggin River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. There are a few other
sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
At Androscoggin River through the warm days of summer highs are in the 70's. All through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Androscoggin
 
River temperatures plunge to the-10's. Androscoggin River sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture.

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.

Budget Inn Berlin Nr White MT, Berlin
16 miles away
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A Top Notch Inn, Gorham
19 miles away
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Royalty Inn, Gorham
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 Mountain, 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:
Budget Inn Berlin Nr White MT, Berlin , 16 miles away
A Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 19 miles away
Royalty Inn, Gorham , 20 miles away
Sunday River Ski and Golf Resort, 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

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