New Hampshire whitewater - Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County

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

 

CLASS I-II     5 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Manchester-Nashua, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The average New Hampshire whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The New Boston to Goffstown section of Piscataquog River - South Branch in Hillsborough County is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This is one of a small number of
    paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
this area has a large number of paddling rivers. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The natural beauty of Hillsborough County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Piscataquog River - South Branch is a wet site that gets a good deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is November, and the driest of the months is September. There is a nice hiking
 
trail near Piscataquog River - South Branch called the Old Country Road; Piscataquog River - South Branch is not far at all from Manchester-Nashua.
Summer at Piscataquog River - South Branch comes with high temperatures in the 80's; the night is fairly chillier of course, mostly in the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are usually in the 20's with temperatures at Piscataquog River - South Branch dipping down into the 10's during winter nights.

Piscataquog River - South Branch, New Boston to Goffstown road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.96978
Longitude: -71.69667

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.01456
Longitude: -71.64044

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Current weather conditions at Piscataquog River - South Branch, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: DEERING 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hill - Brook Motel, Bedford
10 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...

The Henniker Motel, Henniker
12 miles away
The Henniker Motel is located at the base of Pats Peak Ski area and just 1.5 miles from New England College. The property features spectacular views- an indoor pool and is conveniently located to all ...

Hampton Inn Concord/Bow, Bow
13 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 - South Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Piscataquog River - South Branch.
 Whitewater Near Piscataquog River - South Branch:
Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County , 8 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown)
Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 9 miles away, Class III - 1.25 miles long (NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton)
Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 5.75 miles long (Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101)
Stony Brook, Hillsborough County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton)
Merrimack River, Hillsborough County , 14 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Hillsborough to Henniker)
Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill)
Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 19 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook)
Warner River, Merrimack County , 21 miles away, Class IV - 5.15 miles long (Melvin Mills to Warner)
 Ski Areas Near Piscataquog River - South Branch:
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 875 vertical feet
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 29 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 39 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 42 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 43 miles away, 100 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Piscataquog River - South Branch:
Hill - Brook Motel, Bedford , 10 miles away
The Henniker Motel, Henniker , 12 miles away
Hampton Inn Concord/Bow, Bow , 13 miles away
Quality Inn Bedford, Bedford , 13 miles away
Clarion Hotel Manchester, Manchester , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Piscataquog River - South Branch:
Autumn Hills Campground, Weare, 3 miles away
Cold Springs Camp Resort, Weare, 3 miles away
Skypark Campground, Hillsborough County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Piscataquog River - South Branch:
Old Country Road, Hillsborough County , 1 miles away
Mitchell Hill Road, Hillsborough County , 11 miles away
Wapack Trail, Hillsborough County , 16 miles away
 National Parks Near Piscataquog River - South Branch:
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 51 miles away
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 53 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Piscataquog River - South Branch:
Stonebridge Country Club, Goffstown , 4 miles away
Countryside Golf Club, Dunbarton , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Piscataquog River - South Branch

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