New Hampshire whitewater - Pemigewasset River, White Mountains, Grafton County Grafton county, Woodstock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     4.25 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Pemigewasset River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The starting point is     not too far from Laconia, as you can see on the road map further down. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Pemigewasset River are pretty good. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Woodstock stretch is just one of many. This section of Pemigewasset River in New Hampshire is 4.25 miles long and has been rated as a class II section by American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, good for a one day paddling trip. Briefly about the general area: At Pemigewasset River throughout the warmest time of the year highs are in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's.   All through the winter highs are commonly in the 20's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Pemigewasset River sink into the 0's. Gotta ski! Loon Mountain is a great spot to do that; if you're here you can take a hike along the Mount Cilley Trail. The amount of rain that falls at Pemigewasset River is close to the national average; August is when you get the most rain here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. So many cool things to do in the White Mountains, not enough time. What would a place like Pemigewasset River be without exciting nearby highlights like Russell Crag, and on a good day you can take a hike along the Glover Brook Trail. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Parker Ledge is a delightful place to stop by while in the area. 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 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: 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:... Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln 2 miles away Our spectacular Loon Mountain Lodging features 117 One-Bedroom King Bed Suites, 117 King-Size Bed Club Rooms and 117 Studio Family Rooms have some of the best views in the White Mountains. Whether you... Mountaineer Motel, Lincoln 2 miles away   White Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the White Mountains. White Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the White Mountains. All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Pemigewasset River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Pemigewasset River, New Hampshire. Find a whitewater outfitter in New Hampshire Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Laconia, New Hampshire 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.       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, 2146 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, 2000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Pemigewasset River: Meadowlark Motor Court, North Woodstock , 1 miles away Carriage Motel, North Woodstock , 2 miles away Autumn Breeze Motor Lodge, North Woodstock , 2 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 2 miles away Mill at Loon Mountain, Lincoln , 2 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   Lakes Near Pemigewasset River