New Hampshire whitewater - Otter Brook, Cheshire County

Cheshire county, East Sullivan to Otterbrook Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     3.2 miles
  This stretch of Otter Brook in New Hampshire is 3.2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. The average New Hampshire whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. No need to look hard for hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting
    a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The put-in location is a short drive from Keene, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find
a large number of good spots. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The beautiful scenery of Cheshire County and the playfulness of the water beats anything.

Briefly about the general area:
What would a place like Otter Brook be without attention-grabbing close by highlights like The Pinnacle, and you'll meet a lot of folks from Keene here. An average amount of rainfall falls at Otter Brook; the month with most of the rain is August, and the driest month of the year is February.
The warmest time of the year
 
at Otter Brook arrives with high temperatures in the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Otter Brook.

Otter Brook, East Sullivan to Otterbrook Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 3.2 miles
Average Gradient: 82 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.99285
Longitude: -72.19433

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.96464
Longitude: -72.23423

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Current weather conditions at Otter Brook, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: SURRY MOUNTAIN LAKE 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene
5 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
6 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
6 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...



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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 Otter Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Otter Brook.
 Whitewater Near Otter Brook:
Minnewawa River, Cheshire County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook)
Otter Brook, Chesire County , 3 miles away, Class II - 3.1 miles long (Roxbury to Keene)
Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Marlow to Gilsum Gorge)
Ashuelot River - South Branch, Cheshire County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.3 miles long (Troy to Webb)
Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 7 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner)
Cold River, Sullivan County , 12 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (South Acworth to Vilas Pool)
Cold River, Cheshire/Sullivan County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.7 miles long (Vilas Pool to Alstead)
Cold River, Cheshire County , 14 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Alstead to Drewsville)
Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County , 14 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 17 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Jaffrey to Peterborough)
 Ski Areas Near Otter Brook:
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 27 miles away, 204 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 30 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 30 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Whaleback, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Magic Mountain, Vermont , 40 miles away, 1700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Otter Brook:
E.F. Lane Hotel, Keene , 5 miles away
Best Western Sovereign Hotel, Keene , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Keene, Nh, Keene , 6 miles away
Keene Super 8 Motel, Keene , 7 miles away
Everyday Inn, Bellows Falls , 19 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Otter Brook:
Hilltop Camp, Sullivan, 2 miles away
Surry Mountain Camp Ground, Keene, 7 miles away
Ashuelot River Campground, Swanzey, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Otter Brook:
Marlboro Trail, Cheshire County , 8 miles away
Farmers Trail, Cheshire County , 9 miles away
White Arrow Trail, Cheshire County , 9 miles away
Red Cross Trail, Cheshire County , 10 miles away
Pumpelly Trail, Cheshire County , 10 miles away
 National Parks Near Otter Brook:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 59 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 70 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Otter Brook:
Bretwood Golf Course, Keene , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Otter Brook

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