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 rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The put-in is not too far from Concord, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Pemigewasset River in New Hampshire is 1.6 miles long and is a class II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you
    coming back for more. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The wonderful Grafton/ Belknap County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Pemigewasset River will make you feel great. When you're paddling down a
White Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rainfall falls at Pemigewasset River;
 
through the month of May you get the most rain around here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation. For the duration of the summertime months, highs mostly are in the 80's at Pemigewasset River while overnight lows are commonly in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Pemigewasset River.

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

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Current weather conditions at Pemigewasset River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: GRAFTON 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Deep River Motor Inn, Plymouth
9 miles away
THE DEEP RIVER MOTOR INN is an atrium-style Motel located in the 'Heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region and White Mountains'. We are the closest motel to Polar Caves, Tenney Mountain Ski-Resort, and t...

Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth
9 miles away
Ideally situated in the 'Heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region and White Mountains' The AAA rated Red carpet Inn & suites is newly renovated and is walking distance to Plymouth State University and ...

Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth
10 miles away
The Plymouth Red Roof Inn & Suites is conveniently located off I-93. It is just minutes from local attractions such as Tenny Mountain Ski Area and Plymouth State College. This location offers free W...



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OUTDOORS
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, 2146 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:
Deep River Motor Inn, Plymouth , 9 miles away
Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 9 miles away
Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 10 miles away
Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth , 10 miles away
Days Inn Campton, Campton , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pemigewasset River:
Blueberry Shores Campground, Bristol, 2 miles away
Davidson's Countryside Campground, Plymouth, 4 miles away
Cogwood Acres Campground, Plymouth, 5 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

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