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
  The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The starting location is a short drive from Lebanon, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time
    in nature have people coming from far and near. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. The Baker Pond to Wentworth stretch of Pond Brook River in Grafton County is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. There
are no other sections to paddle along Pond Brook River than the Baker Pond to Wentworth section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This is a pretty short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Pond Brook River.

Briefly about
 
the general area:
Pond Brook River is a good spot of typical rain; the month with most of the rain is August while February is commonly the driest month. During the long summer days here at Pond Brook River, high temperatures mostly get into the 80's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's while the cold winter nights at Pond Brook River are in the 0's.

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...

Plymouth Red Roof Inn and Suites, Plymouth
18 miles away
Red Roof Plymouth Inn & Suites is located right off I-93, Exit 26. It is just minutes from local attractions such as Tenny Mountain Ski Area, Polar Caves, and Plymouth State College. This location off...



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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, 2180 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, 2011 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
Plymouth Red Roof Inn and Suites, 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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