New Hampshire whitewater - Ashuelot River, Cheshire County Cheshire county, Ashuelot to Hinsdale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     3.5 miles   If you're coming from Keene it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Ashuelot to Hinsdale section is just one of many. This     section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. 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. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The Ashuelot to Hinsdale stretch of Ashuelot River is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rain makes Ashuelot River a reasonably wet place; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily November, that's the one that rains the most; the driest of the months is   February. Throughout the days of summer at Ashuelot River temperatures are generally in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Ashuelot River are in the 0's. Ashuelot River, Ashuelot to Hinsdale road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.77709 Longitude: -72.42401 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.78583 Longitude: -72.48131 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: READSBORO 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Latchis Hotel, Brattleboro 8 miles away The Latchis Hotel and Theatre complex is one of only a few Art Deco buildings in the state of Vermont. We are easily accessible from I-91, Route 9, and Route 5, and provide an ideal setting for vacati... Econo Lodge Brattleboro, Brattleboro 8 miles away Located minutes from downtown Brattleboro, within 30 minutes of Vermont's ski areas of Mt. Snow, Stratton and Bromley, along with the areas of Yankee Candle, Keene and the Connecticut River. All guest... Colonial Motel And Spa, Brattleboro 9 miles away The 68 room Colonial Motel is located in a private, quiet Vermont setting a half a mile south of Exit 3 off Interstate 91 (I-91) on Route 5. Easy access from Interstate or state roads. A great locat...   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: Millers River - Lower, Franklin County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Erving to Millers Falls) Green River, Windham / Franklin County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6.8 miles long (Green River to West Leyden) Otter Brook, Chesire County , 16 miles away, Class II - 3.1 miles long (Roxbury to Keene) West River, Windham County , 17 miles away, Class III - 2.75 miles long (Ball Mountain Dam to Jamaica State Park) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 17 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner) Rock River, Windham County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (South Newfane to West River) Minnewawa River, Cheshire County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook) Ashuelot River - South Branch, Cheshire County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.3 miles long (Troy to Webb) North River, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class II - 7 miles long (Halifax Vermont Gorge to Colrain) Green River, Franklin County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 5.6 miles long (West Leyden to covered bridge)   Ski Areas Near Ashuelot River: Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 10 miles away, 204 vertical feet Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 1180 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Vermont , 31 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 200 vertical feet Haystack, Vermont , 31 miles away, 1160 vertical feet Mount Snow, Vermont , 32 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Ascutney, Vermont , 35 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Stratton, Vermont , 35 miles away, 2003 vertical feet Okemo, Vermont , 37 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 1510 vertical feet   Hotels Near Ashuelot River: Latchis Hotel, Brattleboro , 8 miles away Econo Lodge Brattleboro, Brattleboro , 8 miles away Colonial Motel And Spa, Brattleboro , 9 miles away Americas Best Inns-Brattleboro, Brattleboro , 9 miles away Brattleboro Super 8 Motel, Brattleboro , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Ashuelot River: Hinsdale Campground, Hinsdale, 4 miles away Forest Lake Camping Grounds, Winchester, 6 miles away Camp Spofford, Spofford, 6 miles away   Trails Near Ashuelot River: Sunrise Trail, Windham County , 8 miles away Sunset Trail, Windham County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Ashuelot River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 60 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ashuelot River: Northfield Golf Club, Northfield , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Ashuelot River