New Hampshire whitewater - Cold Brook, White Mountains, Carrol County
Carrol
county,
Route 25 to Bearcamp River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 1.4 miles
The put-in location is a short drive from Laconia, as you can see on the road map further down. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. The Route 25 to Bearcamp River section of Cold Brook is 1.4 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. This is a very short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. 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. The natural beauty of Carrol County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking
or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Route 25 to Bearcamp River section is the only paddling section along Cold Brook.
Briefly about the general area: Now, you may think that's heaps but there's even more exciting things to do here in the White Mountains. Through the summer here at Cold Brook, high temperatures ordinarily reach the 70's
while nighttime lows are usually in the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime the highs are commonly in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Cold Brook fall into the 0's. The high level of rainfall makes Cold Brook a relatively wet place;
through the month of November you get the most rain around here, and January is when it's the driest. There is a pleasant hiking trail near Cold Brook called the Old Locke Road Path; going for a hike on the Bickford Trail is always a glorious adventure.
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