New Hampshire whitewater - Pemigewasset River, White Mountains, Grafton/ Belknap County Grafton/ Belknap county, Ayers Island dam to Coolidge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     1.6 miles   The Ayers Island dam to Coolidge stretch of Pemigewasset River in New Hampshire is 1.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Grafton/ Belknap County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The average New Hampshire whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there     are lots of good rivers for that around here. The Ayers Island dam to Coolidge section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The put-in is not too far from Concord, as you can see on the road map further down. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Pemigewasset River regularly tend to be in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of   summer temperatures fall down into the 50's. Highs through the winter are frequently in the 20's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Pemigewasset River drop into the 0's. The annual rain here at Pemigewasset River is about average; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest of the months is January. Pemigewasset River, Ayers Island dam to Coolidge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 1.6 miles Average Gradient: 25 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.59777 Longitude: -71.72251 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.58388 Longitude: -71.73167 Paddler input for Pemigewasset River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Pemigewasset River, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: GRAFTON 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Ashland, Ashland 8 miles away Beautifully newly renovated Comfort Inn Ashland offering superior service and affordable prices. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Pemigewasset River.   Whitewater Near Pemigewasset River: Newfound River River, Grafton County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newfound lake to Bristol) Smith River, Merrimack / Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 1.75 miles long (Route 104 to Bristol) Fowler River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Alexandria) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin) Halls Brook, -blank- County , 13 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Halls Brook Road to Highway 25) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 2.1 miles long (Upper) Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 13 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook) Branch Brook, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground) Mad River, Grafton County , 15 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge) Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill)   Ski Areas Near Pemigewasset River: Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 710 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Gunstock, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2180 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 875 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pemigewasset River: Comfort Inn Ashland, Ashland , 8 miles away Red Carpet Motel, Plymouth , 9 miles away Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 9 miles away Plymouth Red Roof Inn and Suites, Plymouth , 10 miles away Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Pemigewasset River: Blueberry Shores Campground, Bristol, 2 miles away Newfound RV Park, Bristol, 3 miles away Davidson's Countryside Campground, Plymouth, 4 miles away   Trails Near Pemigewasset River: Melton Falls Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away Manning Trail, Grafton County , 11 miles away Holt Trail, Grafton County , 11 miles away Clark Trail, Grafton County , 12 miles away Rattlesnake Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Pemigewasset River: Den Brae Golf Course, Sanbornton , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Pemigewasset River