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

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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.

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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, 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
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