New Hampshire whitewater - Minnewawa River, Cheshire County Cheshire county, Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     4.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. If you're coming from Keene it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. The     wonderful Cheshire County scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook section of Minnewawa River is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. The Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook stretch is the only paddling stretch along Minnewawa River. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rain falls at Minnewawa River; through the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   Through the summertime here at Minnewawa River, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Minnewawa River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights. The nice folks of Keene like to hang out close by. Minnewawa River, Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 4.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.91437 Longitude: -72.18919 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.91417 Longitude: -72.24979 Paddler input for Minnewawa River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Minnewawa River, New Hampshire Local climate location: SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene 4 miles away The E.F. Lane Hotel is New Hampshire's newest luxury hotel located in the heart of Cheshire County and the Monadnock Region. World class lodging is laced with the warmth and time worn aura of the ori... Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Keene 5 miles away ***We are upgrading our rooms with new carpets, bathrooms, artwork and lighting. Renovation will be completed by middle of April 2008. 60% of the rooms are already done as of today*** A great New Ha... Holiday Inn Express Keene, Nh, Keene 5 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express in Keene, NH. There are many reasons why the Holiday Inn Express Keene, NH is the only place business travelers and vacationers choose to stay in Keene, NH. Area bu...   All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Minnewawa River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Minnewawa 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 Keene, New Hampshire Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Keene, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Minnewawa River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Minnewawa River.   Whitewater Near Minnewawa River: Otter Brook, Chesire County , 2 miles away, Class II - 3.1 miles long (Roxbury to Keene) Ashuelot River - South Branch, Cheshire County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.3 miles long (Troy to Webb) Otter Brook, Cheshire County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (East Sullivan to Otterbrook Park) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Marlow to Gilsum Gorge) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 9 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner) Cold River, Sullivan County , 15 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (South Acworth to Vilas Pool) Cold River, Cheshire/Sullivan County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.7 miles long (Vilas Pool to Alstead) Millers River, Worcester County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (South Royalston to Athol) Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County , 16 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station) Cold River, Cheshire County , 16 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Alstead to Drewsville)   Ski Areas Near Minnewawa River: Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 875 vertical feet Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 26 miles away, 204 vertical feet Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 27 miles away, 200 vertical feet Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 710 vertical feet Ascutney, Vermont , 33 miles away, 1800 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 39 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Magic Mountain, Vermont , 41 miles away, 1700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Minnewawa River: E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene , 4 miles away Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Keene , 5 miles away Holiday Inn Express Keene, Nh, Keene , 5 miles away Keene Super 8 Motel, Keene , 6 miles away Everyday Inn, Bellows Falls , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Minnewawa River: Hilltop Camp, Sullivan, 5 miles away Surry Mountain Camp Ground, Keene, 7 miles away Woodbrook Camp and Tennis Club, Fitzwilliam, 7 miles away   Trails Near Minnewawa River: Marlboro Trail, Cheshire County , 7 miles away Farmers Trail, Cheshire County , 7 miles away White Arrow Trail, Cheshire County , 8 miles away Red Cross Trail, Cheshire County , 9 miles away White Dot Trail, Cheshire County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Minnewawa River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 56 miles away Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 68 miles away   Golf Courses Near Minnewawa River: Bretwood Golf Course, Keene , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Minnewawa River