New Hampshire whitewater - Cold River, Sullivan County Sullivan county, South Acworth to Vilas Pool section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     5.5 miles   This stretch of Cold River in Sullivan County is 5.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II section of whitewater. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. 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. The scenic beauty of New Hampshire and the water flowing gracefully down Cold River attract people from near and     far. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the South Acworth to Vilas Pool stretch is one of them. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Keene, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: You simply have to stop by Osgood Ledge since you're here at Cold River. High temperatures at Cold River through the summertime months are in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally   in the 20's; throughout the dark hours in the winter at Cold River temperatures dip to the 0's. Cold River generally gets lots of precipitation; most of the rain falls during May, and the driest month of the year is February. Cold River, South Acworth to Vilas Pool road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 5.5 miles Average Gradient: 43 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.18999 Longitude: -72.2867 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.1538 Longitude: -72.34851 Paddler input for Cold River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cold River, New Hampshire Local climate location: CAVENDISH 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Springfield, Vt, Springfield 10 miles away Located just off Interstate 91, there are many reasons why The Holiday Inn Express hotel in Springfield is the best place to stay! Area attractions include the Vermont Country Store, the Green Mounta... Everyday Inn, Bellows Falls 10 miles away Everyday Inn is spread over 7 acres along the magnificent stretch of the Connecticut River with the back drop of the Green Mountain ranges and it is conveniently located on route 5 just off of I-91S e... Rodeway Inn Claremont, Claremont 10 miles away The Rodeway Inn of Claremont is nestled in the mountains of New Hamsphire, not far from lakes, hiking trails and ski areas. This newly 2008 renovated property offers free continental breakfast. All ro...   All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Cold River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cold 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 Cold River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cold River.   Whitewater Near Cold River: Cold River, Cheshire/Sullivan County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.7 miles long (Vilas Pool to Alstead) Cold River, Cheshire County , 4 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Alstead to Drewsville) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 7 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Marlow to Gilsum Gorge) Otter Brook, Cheshire County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (East Sullivan to Otterbrook Park) Sugar River, Sullivan County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 2.8 miles long (North Newport to Route 103) Otter Brook, Chesire County , 13 miles away, Class II - 3.1 miles long (Roxbury to Keene) Saxton's River, Windham County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Grafton to Connecticut River) Minnewawa River, Cheshire County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook) Croyden Brook, Sullivan County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newport)   Ski Areas Near Cold River: Ascutney, Vermont , 18 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 700 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 25 miles away, 204 vertical feet Suicide Six, Vermont , 29 miles away, 650 vertical feet Okemo, Vermont , 30 miles away, 2200 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 875 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Vermont , 32 miles away, 1700 vertical feet Twin Farms, Vermont , 34 miles away, 700 vertical feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 710 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cold River: Holiday Inn Express Springfield, Vt, Springfield , 10 miles away Everyday Inn, Bellows Falls , 10 miles away Rodeway Inn Claremont, Claremont , 10 miles away E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene , 12 miles away Keene Super 8 Motel, Keene , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cold River: Surry Mountain Camp Ground, Keene, 10 miles away Hilltop Camp, Sullivan, 10 miles away The Farm Campground, Windsor County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Cold River: Futures Trail, Windsor County , 15 miles away Slot Trail, Windsor County , 16 miles away Hang Glider Trail, Windsor County , 17 miles away Monadnock Sunapee Trail, Sullivan County , 18 miles away