New Hampshire whitewater - Blackwater River, Merrimack County Merrimack county, Route 127 to Snyder's Mill section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     2.5 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Concord, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The nature scenery of Merrimack County and the water flowing gracefully down Blackwater River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This section of Blackwater River is 2.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV section. Great exercise and     spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Route 127 to Snyder's Mill stretch is the only paddling stretch along Blackwater River. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There's camping available near Blackwater River. Briefly about the general area: During your spree to Blackwater River you'll meet some people from Concord for sure. Blackwater River gets a common amount of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is May, and January meanwhile is the driest month. During the warm months at Blackwater River temperatures are typically in the 80's   with night lows in the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's, and overnight lows at Blackwater River through the wintertime generally descend into the 0's. Blackwater River, Route 127 to Snyder's Mill road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 2.5 miles Average Gradient: 32 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.30139 Longitude: -71.69871 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.2871 Longitude: -71.71081 Paddler input for Blackwater River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Blackwater River, New Hampshire Local climate location: GRAFTON 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Henniker Motel, Henniker 9 miles away The Henniker Motel is located at the base of Pats Peak Ski area and just 1.5 miles from New England College. The property features spectacular views- an indoor pool and is conveniently located to all ... The Centennial, Concord 12 miles away Located in downtown Concord, NH, The Centennial introduces a welcome alternative to both traditional franchised hotels and local inns. Recent renovations now completed have introduced a modern, urban-... Courtyard By Marriott Concord, Concord 12 miles away Experience true New Hampshire hospitality at the Concord Courtyard by Marriott, centrally located off I-93 N/S. Minutes to the Christa McAuliffe Planetarium, downtown Concord, the Capitol Center for t...   All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Blackwater River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Blackwater 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 Concord, New Hampshire Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Concord, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Blackwater River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Blackwater River.   Whitewater Near Blackwater River: Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 7 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 11 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 2.1 miles long (Upper) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Hillsborough to Henniker) Warner River, Merrimack County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 5.15 miles long (Melvin Mills to Warner) Smith River, Merrimack / Grafton County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 1.75 miles long (Route 104 to Bristol) Pemigewasset River, Grafton/ Belknap County , 15 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.6 miles long (Ayers Island dam to Coolidge) Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (New Boston to Goffstown) Newfound River River, Grafton County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newfound lake to Bristol)   Ski Areas Near Blackwater River: Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 710 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 875 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1400 vertical feet McIntyre, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 300 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Gunstock, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 700 vertical feet Abenaki, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Blackwater River: The Henniker Motel, Henniker , 9 miles away The Centennial, Concord , 12 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Concord, Concord , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Concord, NH, Concord , 12 miles away Tilton/Lake Winnipesaukee Super 8 Motel, Tilton , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Blackwater River: Cold Brook Campground, Webster, 1 miles away Sandy Beach Family Campground, Contoocook, 5 miles away Thousand Aces Family Campground, Franklin, 7 miles away   Trails Near Blackwater River: Wilmot Trail, Merrimack County , 12 miles away Old Country Road, Hillsborough County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Blackwater River: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 65 miles away Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 67 miles away   Lakes Near Blackwater River