New Hampshire whitewater - Pond Brook River, White Mountains, Grafton County

Grafton county, Baker Pond to Wentworth section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     3 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The scenic beauty of New Hampshire and the water flowing gracefully down Pond Brook River have people coming here. The Baker Pond to Wentworth section of Pond Brook River is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. If you're coming
    from Lebanon it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. There's camping available near Pond Brook River. The Baker Pond to Wentworth stretch is the only paddling stretch along Pond Brook River. There aren’t any hotels right
nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. This is a bit of a short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch.

Briefly about the general area:
Pond Brook River gets a common amount of annual rain; during August this area sees the most rain while February
 
is typically the driest month.
High temperatures at Pond Brook River during the summertime are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 50's. During the wintertime highs are usually in the 20's with temperatures at Pond Brook River dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.

Pond Brook River, Baker Pond to Wentworth road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 3 miles
Average Gradient: 110 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.88639
Longitude: -71.95739

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.86833
Longitude: -71.91259

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Current weather conditions at Pond Brook River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: MONROE 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth
17 miles away
Ideally situated in the 'Heart of New Hampshire's Lakes Region and White Mountains' The AAA rated Red carpet Inn & suites is newly renovated and is walking distance to Plymouth State University and ...

Red Carpet Motel, Plymouth
17 miles away
located in the Heart of New Hampshires Lakes Region and White Mountains We are the closest motel to Polar Caves Plymouth University Tenney Mountain Ski Resort and the very popular Rumney Rock Climbing...

Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth
18 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Pond Brook River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pond Brook River.
 Whitewater Near Pond Brook River:
Baker River - South Branch, Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dorchester)
Baker River, Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 118 to Wentworth)
Baker River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class V - 3.8 miles long (Warren)
Halls Brook, -blank- County , 8 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Halls Brook Road to Highway 25)
Wild Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Wildwood to Covered Bridge)
Wild Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 13 miles away, Class III - 2 miles long (Covered Bridge to Route 302)
Fowler River, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Alexandria)
Glover Brook, Grafton County , 17 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River)
Wells River, Orange County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Old Bridge to Lower Dam)
Branch Brook, Grafton County , 17 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground)
 Ski Areas Near Pond Brook River:
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Whaleback, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont , 32 miles away, 433 vertical feet
Burke Mountain, Vermont , 35 miles away, 2000 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 710 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pond Brook River:
Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 17 miles away
Red Carpet Motel, Plymouth , 17 miles away
Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 18 miles away
Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth , 18 miles away
Ammonoosuc Inn, Lisbon , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pond Brook River:
Pemi River Campground, Thornton, 1 miles away
Pine Haven Campground, Wentworth, 2 miles away
Swain Brook Campground, Wentworth, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Pond Brook River:
Three Ponds Trail, Grafton County , 6 miles away
Stevens Brook Trail, Grafton County , 6 miles away
Carr Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 7 miles away
Rattlesnake Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away
Blueberry Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away
 Lakes Near Pond Brook River

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