New Hampshire whitewater - Rocky Branch, White Mountains, Carroll County

Carroll county, Jericho Road and Route 302 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     4.2 miles
  The scenic beauty of Carroll County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This section of Rocky Branch in New Hampshire is 4.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad
    you came. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty
of places for that. There are no other sections to paddle along Rocky Branch than the Jericho Road and Route 302 section. The White Mountains scenery is wonderful. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime brings highs in the 50's to Rocky Branch. Summer night lows fall down to the 40's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 10's; night lows during the wintertime for Rocky Branch tend to be in the-10's. Going for a hike on the Mount Stanton Trail is always a splendid
 
adventure, and what would winter be without some skiing at Attitash Bear Peak.
Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the White Mountains. There are nice spots to explore along the Humphreys Ledge Trail; if you want to stop by some interesting stuff, stop by Whites Ledge. Rocky Branch frequently gets a great deal of precipitation; November is the wettest month with most snow while July is generally the driest month. This is such a wonderful river.

Rocky Branch, Jericho Road and Route 302 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 4.2 miles
Average Gradient: 111 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.13167
Longitude: -71.25979

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.10308
Longitude: -71.19966

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Current weather conditions at Rocky Branch, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: MOUNT WASHINGTON 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Sky Valley Motel And Cottages, Bartlett
2 miles away
19 motel and cottage type units spaciously situated on 35 acres fields and forest on the Saco River. Located in the central White Mountains of NH about ten miles WEST of North Conway on US RTE 302. S...

Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett
2 miles away
The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center is located SLOPESIDE at Bear Peak features first-class amenities for a White Mountain experience from a new perspective We are an RCI Property.143...

Bretton Arms Country Inn, Bretton Woods
3 miles away
Discover a world of casual elegance amidst the splendor and serenity of New Hampshire*s White Mountains. As you step into this faithfully restored New England country inn, the painstaking attention to...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rocky Branch.
 Whitewater Near Rocky Branch:
Ellis River, Carroll County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Route 16 to Jackson Golf Course)
Swift River, Carroll County , 6 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.35 miles long (Lower Falls to Darby Field sign)
Saco River, Carroll County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett)
Saco River - East Branch, Carroll County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 2.1 miles long (Route 302 at Lower Bartlett)
Swift River, Carroll County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls)
Dry River, Coos County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground)
Peabody River - West Branch, Coos County , 10 miles away, Class V - 5.5 miles long (Chandler Brook to Peabody River)
Sawyer River, Carroll County , 10 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore)
Peabody River, Coos County , 12 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Route 16 to Gorham)
Wonalancet, Carroll County , 13 miles away, Class III - 4.25 miles long (Route 113A to Tamworth)
 Ski Areas Near Rocky Branch:
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 2 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 5 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 7 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
King Pine, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Shawnee Peak, Maine , 29 miles away, 1300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Rocky Branch:
Sky Valley Motel And Cottages, Bartlett , 2 miles away
Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett , 2 miles away
Bretton Arms Country Inn, Bretton Woods , 3 miles away
Christmas Farm Inn And Spa, Jackson , 4 miles away
Nestlenook Farm Resort, Jackson , 4 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rocky Branch:
Glen Ellis Family Campground, Glen, 2 miles away
Green Meadow Camping Area, Glen, 3 miles away
Crawford Notch General Store and Campground, Bartlett, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Rocky Branch:
Mount Stanton Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away
Humphreys Ledge Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away
Stairs Col Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away
Moat Mountain Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away
Lucy Brook Trail, Carroll County , 4 miles away
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