New Hampshire whitewater - Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County

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

 

CLASS II     2.4 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Manchester-Nashua, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Hillsborough County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Piscataquog River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Goffstown section of Piscataquog River in New Hampshire is 2.4 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There
    are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are not easy. The campgrounds here at Piscataquog River are pretty good. Great
exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes.

Briefly about the general area:
A journey to Greggs Falls will fill your spirit with good feelings. All through the warm months here at Piscataquog River, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Piscataquog River.
Piscataquog River sees pretty high levels of precipitation; November is when you get the most rain here, and September is when it's the driest.
 

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.

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...

Comfort Inn Manchester, Manchester
5 miles away
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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:
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
Quality Inn Bedford, Bedford , 6 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
 Lakes Near Piscataquog River

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