New Hampshire whitewater - Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County

Hillsborough county, Goffstown section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II     2.4 miles
  The Goffstown section of Piscataquog River in New Hampshire is 2.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II section by American Whitewater. The average New Hampshire whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Manchester-Nashua, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are a few other stretches in this
    river system that can be paddled as well. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Piscataquog River are pretty good. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better
reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great.

Briefly about the general area:
A short trip to Greggs Falls is always worthwhile. Summertime highs at Piscataquog River usually tend to be in the 80's. Summer
 
overnight lows dip down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's while Piscataquog River night low temperatures all through the winter are in the 10's.
Piscataquog River is a wet site that gets a great deal of rain; of all the months in a year November is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is September.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II
Length: 2.4 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.0156
Longitude: -71.5672

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.01133
Longitude: -71.5283

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Current weather conditions at Piscataquog River, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: DEERING 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Bedford Village Inn, Bedford
4 miles away
Located 10 minutes from the Manchester Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, New Hampshire, the Bedford Village Inn features lodging accommodations and dining for corporate travelers as well as speci...

Hill - Brook Motel, Bedford
4 miles away
Because you can count on our friendly and dedicated commitment to service. We offer you a quiet location ... after all, it is our home too. Our yards are beautifully landscaped and we continually reno...

Clarion Hotel Manchester, Manchester
5 miles away
This newly renovated Clarion Manchester Hotel is minutes from the Manchester Boston Airport. Great restaurants and museums await only minutes from great forms of entertainment.,Verizon Wireless Arena...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Piscataquog River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Piscataquog River.
 Whitewater Near Piscataquog River:
Merrimack River, Hillsborough County , 6 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls)
Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (New Boston to Goffstown)
Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 16 miles away, Class III - 1.25 miles long (NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton)
Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill)
Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 5.75 miles long (Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101)
Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 18 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook)
Little Suncook, Merrimack County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Northwood to Gossville)
Stony Brook, Hillsborough County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton)
Suncook River, Merrimack County , 19 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6 miles long (Pittsfield to North Chichester)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 21 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker)
 Ski Areas Near Piscataquog River:
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 7 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 35 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Bradford, Massachusetts , 37 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Piscataquog River:
The Bedford Village Inn, Bedford , 4 miles away
Hill - Brook Motel, Bedford , 4 miles away
Clarion Hotel Manchester, Manchester , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn Manchester, Manchester , 5 miles away
Econo Lodge Manchester, Manchester , 5 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Piscataquog River:
Skypark Campground, Hillsborough County, 8 miles away
Autumn Hills Campground, Weare, 9 miles away
Cold Springs Camp Resort, Weare, 10 miles away
 Trails Near Piscataquog River:
Old Country Road, Hillsborough County , 8 miles away
Onemile Trail, Merrimack County , 13 miles away
Catamount Trail, Merrimack County , 14 miles away
Broken Boulder Smith Pond Trail, Merrimack County , 15 miles away
Campground Trail, Rockingham County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Piscataquog River:
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 48 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 51 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Piscataquog River:
Intervale Country Club, Manchester , 5 miles away
Countryside Golf Club, Dunbarton , 5 miles away
Stonebridge Country Club, Goffstown , 6 miles away

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