New Hampshire whitewater - Gale River, Grafton County
Grafton
county,
Franconia to Ammonoosuc section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-IV 3 miles
The average New Hampshire whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of Grafton County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. The put-in location is a short drive from Berlin, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Franconia to Ammonoosuc section
of Gale River in New Hampshire is 3 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where
you can camp. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good places for that around here. The Franconia to Ammonoosuc section is the only paddling section along Gale River. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over.
Briefly about the general area: Going for a hike along the Jericho Road Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. The warmest time of the year at Gale River comes with high temperatures in the 80's with
nighttime lows in the 50's. Through the wintertime the highs are regularly in the 20's; overnight lows in the 0's for Gale River. The amount of rain that falls at Gale River is close to the national average; August is the month that gets the most rain while February is frequently the driest month.
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