New Hampshire whitewater - Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., White Mountains, Grafton County

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

 

CLASS V     6.2 miles
  If you're coming from Laconia it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater
    rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The beautiful scenery of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. A bit of
exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. This stretch of Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. in New Hampshire is 6.2 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Lincoln stretch is just one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. through the days of summer are in the 70's. For the duration of
 
the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Through the winter the highs are mostly in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the 0's for Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.. So many amusing things to do here in the White Mountains, too nice to be true. Take a hike on the Wilderness Trail.
Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. gets a typical amount of yearly precipitation; most of the rain falls throughout August; the driest month of the year is February. The slopes of Loon Mountain are so inviting noone can resist, and you can have a nice hiking adventure along the East Pond Loop.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V
Length: 6.2 miles
Average Gradient: 155 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.03509
Longitude: -71.5299

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.0567
Longitude: -71.63401

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Current weather conditions at Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BENTON 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Village Of Loon Mountain (Vri), Lincoln
4 miles away
The village of Loon Mountain offers value filled lodging for parties of 2 to 12. Choose from Mid Village Lodge suites to large spacious condominiums overlooking Loon Mountain ski area. All Units come ...

Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln
6 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...

Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln
7 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:...



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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 - Hancock Br.. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br..
 Whitewater Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway)
Soucook River, Merrimack County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire)
Pemigewasset River - North Fork, Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.4 miles long (Lincoln)
Mad River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2.9 miles long (Profile Lake through Franconia Notch)
Smarts Brook, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton)
Cascade Brook, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Lincoln)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton)
 Ski Areas Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 4 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 5 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 11 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Village Of Loon Mountain (Vri), Lincoln , 4 miles away
Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln , 6 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 7 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 7 miles away
Beacon Resort, Lincoln , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Hancock Campground, Grafton County, 1 miles away
Country Bumpkins, Lincoln, 7 miles away
Campers World Campground, Grafton County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Wilderness Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
East Pond Loop, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Little East Pond Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
East Pond Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away
Osseo Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Waterville Valley Golf Course, Waterville Valley , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.

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