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   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Manchester-Nashua, as you can see on the road map further down. The Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls stretch of Merrimack River in New Hampshire is 5.3 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II+(III) section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Hillsborough County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Merrimack River will make you     feel great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: Head up to McIntyre and strap some skis to your feet. During the long summer days at Merrimack River highs are generally in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come   with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Merrimack River are in the 10's. Merrimack River sees pretty high levels of rain; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. 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 Paddler input for Merrimack River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Merrimack River, New Hampshire Local climate location: DEERING 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown, Manchester The Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown hotel located in the historic Millyard district of Manchester New Hampshire overlooks the baseball stadium of the minor league the New Hampshire Fisher Cats a... Comfort Inn Airport, Manchester Manchester-Boston International Airport three miles. Free 24 hour airport shuttle. Wireless Internet. Business center, indoor heated pool and fitness center. Deluxe continental breakfast featuring ... Econo Lodge Manchester, Manchester Continental Breakfast available from 6:00 am - 10:00 am daily. Hotel has free high-speed wireless Internet service in all rooms. Pet Deposit: 100.00/stay. Pet accommodation: 10.00/night, per pet. Gu...   All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Merrimack River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Merrimack 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 Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire 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.       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: Hilton Garden Inn Manchester Downtown, Manchester , 0 miles away Comfort Inn Airport, Manchester , 1 miles away Econo Lodge Manchester, Manchester , 1 miles away Radisson Hotel Manchester, Manchester , 1 miles away Quality Inn Manchester Airport, 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