New Hampshire whitewater - Pemigewasset River, White Mountains, Grafton County

Grafton county, Woodstock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     4.25 miles
  This stretch of Pemigewasset River in New Hampshire is 4.25 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The starting location is a short drive from Laconia, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip.
    You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The White Mountains scenery is wonderful. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance
you're all set. The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Pemigewasset River are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Woodstock section is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Parker Ledge is an interesting thing to see since you're here at Pemigewasset River, and Pemigewasset River is right by the Glover Brook Trail. Man, is there plenty
 
of exciting stuff to do in the White Mountains. Russell Crag is an exciting place to go to while at Pemigewasset River; everyone nearby loves skiing at Loon Mountain.
Pemigewasset River gets a normal amount of annual precipitation; the wettest month of the year is mostly August, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February. This river has so much to offer. The Mount Cilley Trail offers hiking at its best. At Pemigewasset River through the summer highs are in the 70's while night lows are mostly in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Pemigewasset River are in the 0's.

Pemigewasset River, Woodstock road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 4.25 miles
Average Gradient: 27 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.02627
Longitude: -71.68413

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.97517
Longitude: -71.68067

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Current weather conditions at Pemigewasset River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BENTON 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln
2 miles away
Located in the White Mountains. Near Franconia Notch, Loon Mountain and Golf. Attractive rooms and suites. Indoor pool and whirlpool. Picture perfect vistas from Kancamagus Highway. Pet accommodation:...

InnSeason Resorts South Mountain, Lincoln
2 miles away
Nestled at the base of Loon Mountain, this professionally managed resort offers the amenities and comforts of home to discerning travelers. InnSeason Resorts South Mountain is the perfect vacation des...

Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln
2 miles away
Nordic Inn offers affordable condo lodging close to major ski areas in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains in Lincoln, NH. Located near Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, The Kancamagus Pass, th...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pemigewasset River.
 Whitewater Near Pemigewasset River:
Glover Brook, Grafton County , 2 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence)
Soucook River, Merrimack County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton)
Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class V - 2.9 miles long (Profile Lake through Franconia Notch)
Cascade Brook, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Lincoln)
Branch Brook, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground)
Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln)
Mad River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge)
 Ski Areas Near Pemigewasset River:
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 4 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 2180 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 11 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 33 miles away, 433 vertical feet
Burke Mountain, Vermont , 33 miles away, 2011 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pemigewasset River:
Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 2 miles away
InnSeason Resorts South Mountain, Lincoln , 2 miles away
Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln , 2 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 3 miles away
Rodeway Inn Lincoln, Lincoln , 3 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pemigewasset River:
Waterest Campground, Woodstock, 0 miles away
Woodstock KOA, Woodstock, 1 miles away
Koa Kampground Broken Branch, North Woodstock, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Pemigewasset River:
Mount Cilley Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Glover Brook Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Knockers Hole Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Gordon Pond Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away
Hubbard Brook Trail, Grafton County , 5 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pemigewasset River:
Jack O'Lantern Golf Course, Woodstock , 1 miles away

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