New Hampshire whitewater - Ashuelot River, Cheshire County

Cheshire county, Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     4 miles
  The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Ashuelot River will make you feel great. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Ashuelot River. The starting location
    is a short drive from Keene, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this
general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. The Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner section of Ashuelot River is 4 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
You might want to pay a visit to Hammond Hollow since you're here at Ashuelot River, and Ashuelot River is not far at all from Keene.
The amount of rainfall that falls at Ashuelot River is close to the national average; August is the month that gets
 
the most rain, and February is when it's the driest. For the period of the summertime at Ashuelot River highs are commonly in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Ashuelot River.

Ashuelot River, Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 4 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.03839
Longitude: -72.27141

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.0497
Longitude: -72.33381

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Current weather conditions at Ashuelot River, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BELLOWS FALLS 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene
6 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, Keene
6 miles away
Stay Smart at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel in KeeneThanks to a central location and superb amenities, the Holiday Inn Express® hotel in Keene, NH is one of the best hotels in the area and a fr...

Super 8 Keene, Keene
6 miles away
* Clean comfortable rooms at an economical price * Located in the heart of the Monadnock region at Monadnock Market Place * Business Center in lobby * Free High Speed Wireless Internet * Col...



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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.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ashuelot River.
 Whitewater Near Ashuelot River:
Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Marlow to Gilsum Gorge)
Cold River, Cheshire/Sullivan County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.7 miles long (Vilas Pool to Alstead)
Cold River, Sullivan County , 7 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (South Acworth to Vilas Pool)
Otter Brook, Cheshire County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (East Sullivan to Otterbrook Park)
Cold River, Cheshire County , 7 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Alstead to Drewsville)
Otter Brook, Chesire County , 7 miles away, Class II - 3.1 miles long (Roxbury to Keene)
Minnewawa River, Cheshire County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook)
Ashuelot River - South Branch, Cheshire County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.3 miles long (Troy to Webb)
Saxton's River, Windham County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Grafton to Connecticut River)
Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Ashuelot to Hinsdale)
 Ski Areas Near Ashuelot River:
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 22 miles away, 204 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 24 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Whaleback, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 34 miles away, 2210 vertical feet
Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 35 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 36 miles away, 650 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ashuelot River:
E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express KEENE, Keene , 6 miles away
Super 8 Keene, Keene , 6 miles away
Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Keene , 6 miles away
Everyday Inn, Bellows Falls , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ashuelot River:
Surry Mountain Camp Ground, Keene, 4 miles away
Hilltop Camp, Sullivan, 6 miles away
Ashuelot River Campground, Swanzey, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Ashuelot River:
Marlboro Trail, Cheshire County , 15 miles away
Farmers Trail, Cheshire County , 15 miles away
White Arrow Trail, Cheshire County , 16 miles away
Red Cross Trail, Cheshire County , 17 miles away
Pumpelly Trail, Cheshire County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Ashuelot River:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 65 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Ashuelot River:
Bretwood Golf Course, Keene , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Ashuelot River

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