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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Concord, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Ayers Island dam to Coolidge section is one of many paddling sections in this river     system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains is a great experience. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Ayers Island dam to Coolidge section of Pemigewasset River in Grafton/ Belknap County is 1.6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II(III) section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Pemigewasset River is a good site of   common precipitation; most of the rain falls throughout May, and January is when it's the driest. For the duration of the summer highs here at Pemigewasset River get into the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Pemigewasset River are in the 0's. 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. 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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, 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: Red Carpet Motel, 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 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