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 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, 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...   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 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