New Hampshire whitewater - Mascoma River, Grafton County

Grafton county, Lebanon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     0.33 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Lebanon, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Mascoma River in Grafton County is 0.33 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very
    popular destination. The beautiful scenery of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that
lots of rivers here are not for beginners. This is a very short section so no need to bring snacks. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
During the summertime months highs here at Mascoma River get into the 70's. Summer night lows sink down to the 50's. Through the winter the highs are commonly in the 20's; night lows at Mascoma River throughout the wintertime
 
usually descend into the-10's. A pleasant spot near Mascoma River is Great Hollow, and there's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at close by Whaleback.
Mascoma River gets a common amount of rainfall; most of the rain falls all through August; February is the month with the least moisture.

Mascoma River, Lebanon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 0.33 miles
Average Gradient: 210 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.64009
Longitude: -72.21921

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.64599
Longitude: -72.2402

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Current weather conditions at Mascoma River, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: CHELSEA 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lebanon Days Inn, Lebanon
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, 1.5 miles Special Rates available for Hospital Guest, use PROMO: LSHP Dartmouth College, 5 miles Easy on/off access to I-89 and I-91 Lebanon Municipal Airport 7 mil...

The Trumbull House Bed And Breakfast, Hanover
3 miles away
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Courtyard by Marriott Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon
3 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Mascoma River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Mascoma River.
 Whitewater Near Mascoma River:
Mascoma River, Grafton County , 2 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.9 miles long (Mascoma Lake to Route 4)
Bloods Brook, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Ledges)
Connecticut River, Windsor County , 11 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls)
Croyden Brook, Sullivan County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newport)
Ottauquechee River, Windsor County , 12 miles away, Class III+(V) - 1 miles long (Right above Route 4 to 1 Mile below Route 4)
Sugar River, Sullivan County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 2.8 miles long (North Newport to Route 103)
Ompompanoosuc River, Orange County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (West Fairlee to Thetford Covered Bridge)
Ompompanoosuc River - West Branch, Orange County , 14 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Strafford to Rices Mill)
White River, Orange County , 19 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 13 miles long (North Royalton to West Hartford)
Waits River, Orange County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 10.5 miles long (Waits River Village to Route 25B)
 Ski Areas Near Mascoma River:
Whaleback, New Hampshire , 4 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 19 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 22 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 25 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 36 miles away, 2200 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Killington, Vermont , 40 miles away, 3050 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Mascoma River:
Lebanon Days Inn, Lebanon , 1 miles away
The Trumbull House Bed And Breakfast, Hanover , 3 miles away
Courtyard by Marriott Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 3 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Lebanon/Hanover, Lebanon , 3 miles away
Coolidge Hotel, White River Junction , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Mascoma River:
Mascoma Lake Campground, Lebanon, 4 miles away
Storrs Pond Recreation Area, Hanover, 4 miles away
Mascoma Lake Camping Area, Enfield, 6 miles away
 Trails Near Mascoma River:
Dartmouth Outing Club Trail, Grafton County , 9 miles away
Clark Pond Loop, Grafton County , 15 miles away
Futures Trail, Windsor County , 17 miles away
Grimes Hill Road, Grafton County , 18 miles away
Slot Trail, Windsor County , 18 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Mascoma River:
Carter Country Club, Lebanon , 3 miles away
Hanover Country Club, Hanover , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Mascoma River

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