New Hampshire whitewater - Baker River - South Branch, White Mountains, Grafton County Grafton county, Dorchester section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3 miles   The Dorchester section of Baker River - South Branch is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Lebanon, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Grafton County and the cool fresh water beats anything. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. This river system has a few good     paddling stretches and the Dorchester section is one of them. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer months, highs usually are in the 80's at Baker River - South Branch. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's; winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Baker River   - South Branch. Baker River - South Branch is a good spot of common precipitation; through the month of August you get the most rain around here, and February on the other hand is the driest. Baker River - South Branch, Dorchester road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 130 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.8142 Longitude: -71.94671 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.82379 Longitude: -71.92041 Paddler input for Baker River - South Branch, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Baker River - South Branch, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: MONROE 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth 16 miles away Ideally situated in the 'Heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region and White Mountains' The AAA rated Red carpet Inn & suites is newly renovated and is walking distance to Plymouth State University and ... Red Carpet Motel, Plymouth 16 miles away located in the Heart of New Hampshires Lakes Region and White Mountains We are the closest motel to Polar Caves Plymouth University Tenney Mountain Ski Resort and the very popular Rumney Rock Climbing... Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth 17 miles away The Plymouth Red Roof Inn & Suites is conveniently located off I-93. It is just minutes from local attractions such as Tenny Mountain Ski Area and Plymouth State College. This location offers free W...   White Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the White Mountains. White Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the White Mountains. All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Baker River - South Branch, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Baker River - South Branch, 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 Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Baker River - South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Baker River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Baker River - South Branch: Pond Brook River, Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Baker Pond to Wentworth) Baker River, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 118 to Wentworth) Halls Brook, -blank- County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Halls Brook Road to Highway 25) Baker River, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3.8 miles long (Warren) Fowler River, Grafton County , 12 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Alexandria) Wild Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Wildwood to Covered Bridge) Smith River, Merrimack / Grafton County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 1.75 miles long (Route 104 to Bristol) Wild Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 16 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Route 302) Newfound River River, Grafton County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newfound lake to Bristol) Branch Brook, Grafton County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground)   Ski Areas Near Baker River - South Branch: Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 700 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 2146 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 710 vertical feet Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 35 miles away, 433 vertical feet Burke Mountain, Vermont , 38 miles away, 2000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Baker River - South Branch: Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 16 miles away Red Carpet Motel, Plymouth , 16 miles away Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 17 miles away Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth , 17 miles away Days Inn Campton, Campton , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Baker River - South Branch: Pemi River Campground, Thornton, 2 miles away Pine Haven Campground, Wentworth, 3 miles away Baker River Campground, Rumney, 3 miles away   Trails Near Baker River - South Branch: Stevens Brook Trail, Grafton County , 6 miles away Rattlesnake Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 7 miles away Clark Pond Loop, Grafton County , 8 miles away Carr Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away Mowglis Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away