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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Keene, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Cheshire County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for that. Getting your paddling muscles     activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. There's camping available near Ashuelot River. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch of Ashuelot River in Cheshire County is 4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Briefly about the general area: Hammond Hollow is in close proximity to Ashuelot River and is a glorious place, and you'll probably meet some people from Keene here. During the summer months at Ashuelot River highs are mostly in the 80's. Summer night lows plunge down to the 50's. During the winter highs are commonly in   the 20's; nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Ashuelot River tend to be in the 0's. A typical amount of rain falls here at Ashuelot River; the wettest month of the year is frequently August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is February. 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 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 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, Nh, Keene 6 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express in Keene, NH. 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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 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, 2200 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: Valley Green Motel, Keene , 6 miles away E F Lane Hotel, Keene , 6 miles away E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene , 6 miles away Holiday Inn Express Keene, Nh, Keene , 6 miles away Days Inn, Keene , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ashuelot River: Surry Mountain Camp Ground, Keene, 4 miles away Hilltop Camp, Sullivan, 6 miles away Forest Lake Camping Grounds, Winchester, 14 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