New Hampshire whitewater - Merrimack River, Hillsborough County

Hillsborough county, Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II+(III)     5.3 miles
  This stretch of Merrimack River is 5.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II+(III) section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Hillsborough County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Lodging is available near the river,
    but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. The campgrounds here at Merrimack River are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire are harder than
the national norm, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy.

Briefly about the general area:
There's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby McIntyre. A great deal of rain falls at Merrimack River; November is the month that gets the most rain while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
During the months of summer at Merrimack River temperatures are frequently in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Merrimack River during the wintertime usually fall into the 10's.
 

Merrimack River, Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II+(III)
Length: 5.3 miles
Average Gradient: 4 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.00216
Longitude: -71.47361

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.93427
Longitude: -71.45738

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Current weather conditions at Merrimack River, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: DEERING 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Manchester, Manchester
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Merrimack River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Merrimack River.
 Whitewater Near Merrimack River:
Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County , 6 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown)
Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (New Boston to Goffstown)
Little Suncook, Merrimack County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Northwood to Gossville)
Suncook River, Merrimack County , 18 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6 miles long (Pittsfield to North Chichester)
Concord River, Middlesex County , 20 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Close to Lowell)
Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 20 miles away, Class III - 1.25 miles long (NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton)
Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 5.75 miles long (Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101)
Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 23 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook)
Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 23 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill)
Stony Brook, Hillsborough County , 24 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton)
 Ski Areas Near Merrimack River:
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 3 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Bradford, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 44 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Blue Hills, Massachusetts , 45 miles away, 309 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Merrimack River:
Comfort Inn Manchester, Manchester , 1 miles away
Econo Lodge Manchester, Manchester , 1 miles away
Radisson Hotel Manchester, Manchester , 1 miles away
Quality Inn Bedford, Bedford , 1 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Manchester Airport, NH, Bedford , 1 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Merrimack River:
Twin Oaks Campground, Suncook, 9 miles away
Calef Lake Camping Area, Auburn, 10 miles away
Skypark Campground, Hillsborough County, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Merrimack River:
Broken Boulder Smith Pond Trail, Merrimack County , 11 miles away
Catamount Trail, Merrimack County , 11 miles away
Onemile Trail, Merrimack County , 11 miles away
Campground Trail, Rockingham County , 13 miles away
Old Country Road, Hillsborough County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Merrimack River:
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 42 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 49 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Merrimack River:
Intervale Country Club, Manchester , 3 miles away
Hidden Creek Country Club, Litchfield , 4 miles away
Londonderry Country Club, Londonderry , 5 miles away

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