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 Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook section of Minnewawa River is 4.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Keene, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. There's camping available near Minnewawa River. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance     because these hotels fill up quick. The average New Hampshire whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling places. Minnewawa River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook stretch is the only one. Briefly about the general area: Minnewawa River is a good place of typical rainfall; most of the rain falls all through August, and the driest month is   February. If you're dropping by Minnewawa River from Keene, you won't be the only one. Summertime highs at Minnewawa River regularly tend to be in the 80's, and the overnight is slightly chillier of course, frequently in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Minnewawa River are in the 0's. 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 Enjoy a relaxing, fun atmosphere and outstanding customer service while staying at this full-service Keene, New Hampshire hotel. Whether traveling for business or pleasure, the Best Western Sovereig... 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 , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Minnewawa River: Hilltop Camp, Sullivan, 5 miles away Surry Mountain Camp Ground, Keene, 7 miles away Ashuelot River Campground, Swanzey, 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