New Hampshire whitewater - Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County
Hillsborough
county,
Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS V 6 miles
If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The put-in location is a short drive from Keene, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station section of Contoocook River - North Branch in New
Hampshire is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station stretch is just one of many.
Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Contoocook River - North Branch is close to the national average; throughout the month of August
you get the most rain around here while February is commonly the driest month. During the summertime at Contoocook River - North Branch temperatures are generally in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. High temperatures through the winter are normally in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Contoocook River - North Branch.
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