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
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The New Boston to Goffstown stretch of Piscataquog River - South Branch in New Hampshire is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. If you're coming from Manchester-Nashua
    it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Hillsborough County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby
campground. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
Go for a hike on the Old Country Road; you're sure to run into some fine folks from Manchester-Nashua here.
At Piscataquog River - South Branch throughout the months of summer highs are in the 80's. Once the sun
 
is down it sinks down to the 50's. Highs throughout the wintertime are regularly in the 20's while Piscataquog River - South Branch nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 10's. Piscataquog River - South Branch sees pretty high levels of precipitation; November is when you get the most rain here, and September is the month with the least moisture.

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 Bedford Village Inn, Bedford
11 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...

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 ...



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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 Bedford Village Inn, Bedford , 11 miles away
The Henniker Motel, Henniker , 12 miles away
Hampton Inn Concord/Bow, Bow , 13 miles away
Quality Inn Manchester Airport, Bedford , 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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