New Hampshire whitewater - Peabody River, White Mountains, Coos County

Coos county, Route 16 to Gorham section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     5 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Berlin, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Peabody River in New Hampshire is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV section of whitewater. The nature scenery of New Hampshire and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire
    are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains is a great experience. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Route 16 to Gorham stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
Yep, outdoors fun stuff truly is plentiful here in the White Mountains. During the warm days
 
of summer at Peabody River temperatures are generally in the 70's. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 20's with temperatures at Peabody River dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.
The amount of precipitation that falls at Peabody River is close to the national average; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. While you're here at Peabody River you can take a hike along the Imp Trail; if the weather is great, you can go for a hike along the Stony Brook Trail.

Peabody River, Route 16 to Gorham road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.33
Longitude: -71.2138

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.38579
Longitude: -71.16691

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Current weather conditions at Peabody River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BERLIN 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Royalty Inn, Gorham
2 miles away
White Mountains Best Value Full service lodging property located in Gorham Village shop district. Featuring restaurant lounge indoor and outdoor pools full service health club jacuzzi sauna racquetb...

A Top Notch Inn, Gorham
2 miles away
Join us in our 100 percent smoke free motel in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Conveniently located near Story Land, Santas Village, Mt Washington, Scenic Drives, and tax free shopping. A Top No...

Budget Inn Berlin Nr White MT, Berlin
5 miles away
Budget Inn is located at the Northern entrance of White Mountain just minutes from Moose Tours, Mt. Washington, Santa's Village, Story Land, Kancamagus Highway, Franconia Notch, Gorham, Bretton Woods ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Peabody River.
 Whitewater Near Peabody River:
Peabody River - West Branch, Coos County , 5 miles away, Class V - 5.5 miles long (Chandler Brook to Peabody River)
Ellis River, Carroll County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Route 16 to Jackson Golf Course)
Rocky Branch, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Jericho Road and Route 302)
Saco River - East Branch, Carroll County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 2.1 miles long (Route 302 at Lower Bartlett)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 13 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook)
Wild River, Oxford County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Hastings to Gilead)
Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch, Carroll County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Above York Pond Road)
Dry River, Coos County , 15 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground)
Saco River, Carroll County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook)
 Ski Areas Near Peabody River:
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 6 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 24 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 30 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Peabody River:
Royalty Inn, Gorham , 2 miles away
A Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 2 miles away
Budget Inn Berlin Nr White MT, Berlin , 5 miles away
Nestlenook Farm Resort, Jackson , 9 miles away
Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Peabody River:
White Birches Mountain Camping Park, Gorham, 3 miles away
Timberland Camping Area, Gorham, 4 miles away
Wild River Campground, Coos County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Peabody River:
Imp Trail, Coos County , 2 miles away
Stony Brook Trail, Coos County , 2 miles away
Restricted Ledge Trail, Coos County , 2 miles away
Pine Mountain Trail, Coos County , 2 miles away
North Carter Trail, Coos County , 3 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Peabody River:
Androscoggin Valley Country Club Garage, Gorham , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Peabody River

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