New Hampshire whitewater - Otter Brook, Chesire County
Chesire
county,
Roxbury to Keene section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 3.1 miles
The scenic beauty of Chesire County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The starting point is not too far from Keene, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Roxbury to Keene section of Otter Brook in New Hampshire is 3.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. Whitewater
rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make
you glad you came. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Roxbury to Keene stretch is one of them.
Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Otter Brook is close to the national average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain while February is commonly the driest month. It's always good to go to Beaver Brook Falls, and Otter Brook is not far
at all from Keene. All through the warm months at Otter Brook temperatures are commonly in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 20's, and overnight lows during the wintertime for Otter Brook tend to be in the 0's.
2 miles away
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