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

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

 

CLASS IV-V     12.4 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Berlin, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Grafton County and the water flowing gracefully down Pemigewasset River - North Fork make the trip here worthwhile. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so better not forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch of Pemigewasset River - North Fork in Grafton County is 12.4 miles long and has been rated as a class
    IV-V section by American Whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains is a great experience. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of spots for
that. 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. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Lincoln stretch is just one of many. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.

Briefly about the general area:
Pemigewasset River - North Fork gets a normal amount of rain; August is the wettest
 
month with most rain; the driest month is February. Going for a hike along the Bondcliff Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region; while you're here you can take a hike along the Ceder Brook Trail.
For the period of the warmest time of the year at Pemigewasset River - North Fork temperatures are typically in the 70's, and the night is a tad chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Pemigewasset River - North Fork. These mountains rock, just look at all the exciting stuff to do in the White Mountains.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 12.4 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.17279
Longitude: -71.45031

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.06359
Longitude: -71.59041

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Current weather conditions at Pemigewasset River - North Fork, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BENTON 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Village Of Loon Mountain (Vri), Lincoln
8 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 ...

Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley
9 miles away
This charming Waterville Valley, New Hampshire hotel is located in the heart of the New Hampshire White Mountains and provides convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Situated among th...

Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods
9 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Berlin, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Pemigewasset River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pemigewasset River - North Fork.
 Whitewater Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork:
Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 6 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln)
Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain)
Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge)
Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway)
Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Twin Mountain to Pierce bridge)
Soucook River, Merrimack County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire)
Sawyer River, Carroll County , 10 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore)
Mad River, Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 11 miles away, Class V - 2.9 miles long (Profile Lake through Franconia Notch)
Dry River, Coos County , 12 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground)
 Ski Areas Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork:
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork:
Village Of Loon Mountain (Vri), Lincoln , 8 miles away
Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley , 9 miles away
Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods , 9 miles away
The Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, Bretton Woods , 9 miles away
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork:
Hancock Campground, Grafton County, 6 miles away
Tarry-ho-cottages, Twin Mountain, 8 miles away
Beach Hill Campground and Cabins, Coos County, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork:
Bondcliff Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away
Ceder Brook Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away
Hancock Loop Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Thoreau Falls Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Twinway Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork

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