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. Gale River, Franconia to Ammonoosuc road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 67 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.24776 Longitude: -71.78553 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.25637 Longitude: -71.8311 Paddler input for Gale River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Gale River, New Hampshire Local climate location: MONROE 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sunset Hill House, Franconia 3 miles away Luxury Inn with 28 rooms on an 1800 ridge between the White and Green mountains. Every room has a mountain view- some offer jacuzzis, fireplaces, decks, or suites. 3 course breakfast and homemade afte... Hampton Inn Littleton, NH, Littleton 3 miles away For four seasons of fun and adventure in the heart of New Hampshire White Mountains, visit the Hampton Inn in Littleton New Hampshire. From the moment you arrive, our professional, friendly staff is o... Eastgate Motor Inn And Restaurant, Littleton 4 miles away At the gateway to historic Littleton just off I93 at exit 41....   All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Gale River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Gale 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 Berlin, New Hampshire-Vermont Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Berlin, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Gale River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Gale River.   Whitewater Near Gale River: Ammonoosuc River, Coos County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Littleton to Lisbon) Wild Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Wildwood to Covered Bridge) Cascade Brook, Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Lincoln) Ammonoosuc River, Coos County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Pierce bridge to New Hampshire 116) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2.9 miles long (Profile Lake through Franconia Notch) Wild Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 12 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Route 302) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence) Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Twin Mountain to Pierce bridge) Moose River, Caledonia / Essex County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 18 miles long (Victory Bog to Passumpsic River) Soucook River, Merrimack County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire)   Ski Areas Near Gale River: Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 2146 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 17 miles away, 433 vertical feet Burke Mountain, Vermont , 18 miles away, 2000 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Wildcat, New Hampshire , 39 miles away, 2112 vertical feet Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 41 miles away, 1750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Gale River: Sunset Hill House, Franconia , 3 miles away Hampton Inn Littleton, NH, Littleton , 3 miles away Eastgate Motor Inn And Restaurant, Littleton , 4 miles away Best Western White Mountain Resort, Franconia , 4 miles away Ammonoosuc Inn, Lisbon , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Gale River: Littleton-lisbon Koa Kampground, Lisbon, 3 miles away Littton/Lisbon KOA, Lisbon, 3 miles away Crazy Horse Campground, Littleton, 5 miles away   Trails Near Gale River: Jericho Road Trail, Grafton County , 6 miles away Mount Kinsman Trail, Grafton County , 6 miles away Cobble Hill Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away Reel Brook Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away Beech Hill Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gale River: Sunset Hill Golf Course, Lisbon , 2 miles away Lisbon Village Country Club, Lisbon , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Gale River