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

Coos county, Chandler Brook to Peabody River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V     5.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Berlin, as you can see on the road map further down. The Chandler Brook to Peabody River section of Peabody River - West Branch in Coos County is 5.5 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. And of course, there
    are campgrounds nearby. The nature scenery of New Hampshire and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains
is a great experience. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The Chandler Brook to Peabody River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
Wildcat is a very popular ski area in the neighborhood, and going for a hike along the Osgood Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region. There's no way anybody can get bored here in the White Mountains. Don't
 
leave Peabody River - West Branch without first checking out Vals Ledge, and if the weather is wonderful, you can go for a hike along the Madison Gulf.
At Peabody River - West Branch throughout the long summer days highs are in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's mostly in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Peabody River - West Branch are in the 0's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Peabody River - West Branch a wet place; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month of the year is January. This river has so much to offer. Near Peabody River - West Branch you locate delightful spots like Great Gulf.

Peabody River - West Branch, Chandler Brook to Peabody River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 5.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3022
Longitude: -71.28171

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.3105
Longitude: -71.2214

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Current weather conditions at Peabody River - West Branch, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: LANCASTER 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Berlin, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Peabody River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Peabody River - West Branch.
 Whitewater Near Peabody River - West Branch:
Peabody River, Coos County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Route 16 to Gorham)
Ellis River, Carroll County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Route 16 to Jackson Golf Course)
Rocky Branch, Carroll County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Jericho Road and Route 302)
Dry River, Coos County , 10 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground)
Saco River, Carroll County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett)
Saco River - East Branch, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 2.1 miles long (Route 302 at Lower Bartlett)
Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (Above York Pond Road)
Sawyer River, Carroll County , 14 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore)
Swift River, Carroll County , 15 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.35 miles long (Lower Falls to Darby Field sign)
Swift River, Carroll County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Peabody River - West Branch:
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 2 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 11 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 29 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Peabody River - West Branch:
A Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 6 miles away
Royalty Inn, Gorham , 6 miles away
Town and Country Motor Inn, Gorham , 7 miles away
Nestlenook Farm Resort, Jackson , 7 miles away
Bretton Arms Country Inn, Bretton Woods , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Peabody River - West Branch:
Timberland Camping Area, Gorham, 4 miles away
White Birches Mtn Camping Park, Gorham, 4 miles away
Dry River Campground, Carroll County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Peabody River - West Branch:
Osgood Trail, Coos County , 0 miles away
Madison Gulf, Coos County , 1 miles away
Great Gulf Trail, Coos County , 1 miles away
Daniel Webster Trail, Coos County , 1 miles away
Old Jackson Road, Coos County , 2 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Peabody River - West Branch:
Androscoggin Valley Country Club Garage, Gorham , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Peabody River - West Branch

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