New Hampshire whitewater - Glover Brook, White Mountains, Grafton County

Grafton county, Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     1.9 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The nature scenery of Grafton County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in
    nature have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a White Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River section of Glover
Brook in Grafton County is 1.9 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Laconia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This is the only paddling section along Glover Brook.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warm months at Glover Brook temperatures are regularly in the 70's, and all through the night it cools down to the
 
50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's; overnight lows at Glover Brook through the winter mostly plunge into the 0's. From a precipitation point of view Glover Brook is a rather normal place; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most; the driest month of the year is February.
On a perfect day at Glover Brook you can take a hike along the Mount Cilley Trail, and Bryant Ledge is a perfect place to go to while in the vicinity. Not enough hours in a day to enjoy the White Mountains. If the weather is nice here at Glover Brook, you can go for a hike along the Glover Brook Trail.

Glover Brook, Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 1.9 miles
Average Gradient: 320 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.979
Longitude: -71.73321

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.9855
Longitude: -71.6831

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Current weather conditions at Glover Brook, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BENTON 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln
3 miles away
Located in the White Mountains. Near Franconia Notch, Loon Mountain and Golf. Attractive rooms and suites. Indoor pool and whirlpool. Picture perfect vistas from Kancamagus Highway. Pet accommodation:...

InnSeason Resorts South Mountain, Lincoln
4 miles away
Nestled at the base of Loon Mountain, this professionally managed resort offers the amenities and comforts of home to discerning travelers. InnSeason Resorts South Mountain is the perfect vacation des...

Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln
4 miles away
Nordic Inn offers affordable condo lodging close to major ski areas in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains in Lincoln, NH. Located near Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, The Kancamagus Pass, th...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Laconia, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Glover Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Glover Brook.
 Whitewater Near Glover Brook:
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 2 miles away, Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton)
Soucook River, Merrimack County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire)
Branch Brook, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class V - 2.9 miles long (Profile Lake through Franconia Notch)
Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway)
Cascade Brook, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Lincoln)
Mad River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge)
Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln)
 Ski Areas Near Glover Brook:
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 6 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 32 miles away, 433 vertical feet
Burke Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Glover Brook:
Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 3 miles away
InnSeason Resorts South Mountain, Lincoln , 4 miles away
Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln , 4 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 4 miles away
Rodeway Inn Lincoln, Lincoln , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Glover Brook:
Woodstock KOA, Woodstock, 2 miles away
Waterest Campground, Woodstock, 2 miles away
Lost River Valley Campground, North Woodstock, 3 miles away
 Trails Near Glover Brook:
Glover Brook Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away
Mount Cilley Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away
Hubbard Brook Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Knockers Hole Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away
Gordon Pond Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Glover Brook:
Jack O'Lantern Golf Course, Woodstock , 2 miles away

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