New Hampshire whitewater - Ashuelot River, Cheshire County Cheshire county, Marlow to Gilsum Gorge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     5.3 miles   The Marlow to Gilsum Gorge section of Ashuelot River is 5.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Keene, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The campgrounds here at Ashuelot River are pretty good. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you     make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The beautiful scenery of Cheshire County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime months at Ashuelot River temperatures are ordinarily in the 80's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Ashuelot River. Ashuelot River gets a common amount of yearly rainfall; most of the rain falls during August; the driest month is February.   Ashuelot River, Marlow to Gilsum Gorge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 5.3 miles Average Gradient: 64 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.07943 Longitude: -72.21048 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.04137 Longitude: -72.28123 Paddler input for Ashuelot River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ashuelot River, New Hampshire Local climate location: BELLOWS FALLS 1 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene 7 miles away The E.F. Lane Hotel is New Hampshire's newest luxury hotel located in the heart of Cheshire County and the Monadnock Region. World class lodging is laced with the warmth and time worn aura of the ori... Holiday Inn Express Keene, Nh, Keene 8 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express in Keene, NH. There are many reasons why the Holiday Inn Express Keene, NH is the only place business travelers and vacationers choose to stay in Keene, NH. Area bu... Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Keene 8 miles away ***We are upgrading our rooms with new carpets, bathrooms, artwork and lighting. Renovation will be completed by middle of April 2008. 60% of the rooms are already done as of today*** A great New Ha...   All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Ashuelot River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Ashuelot River, New Hampshire. Find a whitewater outfitter in New Hampshire Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Keene, New Hampshire Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Keene, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Ashuelot River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Ashuelot River.   Whitewater Near Ashuelot River: Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 4 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner) Otter Brook, Cheshire County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (East Sullivan to Otterbrook Park) Otter Brook, Chesire County , 7 miles away, Class II - 3.1 miles long (Roxbury to Keene) Cold River, Sullivan County , 8 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (South Acworth to Vilas Pool) Minnewawa River, Cheshire County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook) Cold River, Cheshire/Sullivan County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.7 miles long (Vilas Pool to Alstead) Cold River, Cheshire County , 10 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Alstead to Drewsville) Ashuelot River - South Branch, Cheshire County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.3 miles long (Troy to Webb) Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County , 16 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station) Sugar River, Sullivan County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.8 miles long (North Newport to Route 103)   Ski Areas Near Ashuelot River: Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Ascutney, Vermont , 25 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 875 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 26 miles away, 204 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 700 vertical feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 710 vertical feet Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 35 miles away, 200 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 37 miles away, 650 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Vermont , 37 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ashuelot River: E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Keene, Nh, Keene , 8 miles away Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Keene , 8 miles away Keene Super 8 Motel, Keene , 8 miles away Everyday Inn, Bellows Falls , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ashuelot River: Hilltop Camp, Sullivan, 3 miles away Surry Mountain Camp Ground, Keene, 6 miles away Idle Times Campground, Washington, 11 miles away   Trails Near Ashuelot River: Marlboro Trail, Cheshire County , 13 miles away Farmers Trail, Cheshire County , 13 miles away White Arrow Trail, Cheshire County , 14 miles away Pumpelly Trail, Cheshire County , 14 miles away Red Cross Trail, Cheshire County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Ashuelot River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 64 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ashuelot River: Bretwood Golf Course, Keene , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Ashuelot River