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
  The put-in location is a short drive from Laconia, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are
    great reasons to come. The Lincoln section of Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. in Grafton County is 6.2 miles long and is a class V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The beautiful
White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the days of summer at Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. highs are typically in the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The cold days
 
of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. tend to be in the 0's. Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. you stumble on the East Pond Loop which is a great hiking trail, and hey, Gotta ski right? Loon Mountain is a good place to do that.
Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the White Mountains. There is a fine hiking trail near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. called the Wilderness Trail. From a rainfall point of view Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. is a quite normal spot; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; the driest month is February.

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 ...

InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln
5 miles away
Located in the heart of the spectacular White Mountains of New Hampshire, adjacent to the Loon Mountain Ski Area, is Pollard Brook Resort. Tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools, a health club, sauna, ...

Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln
6 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 - 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, 2180 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 Mountain, 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
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln , 5 miles away
Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln , 6 miles away
InnSeason Resorts South Mountain, Lincoln , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, 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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