New Hampshire whitewater - Saco River - East Branch, White Mountains, Carroll County Carroll county, Route 302 at Lower Bartlett section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     2.1 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Route 302 at Lower Bartlett stretch is one of them. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The Route 302 at Lower Bartlett stretch of Saco River - East Branch in Carroll County is 2.1 miles long and it is classified     as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The White Mountains scenery is wonderful. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The natural beauty of Carroll County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Briefly about the general area: So much entertaining stuff to do here in the White Mountains, too wonderful to be true. There's delightful hiking along the New Path Trail. The slopes of Black Mountain are so   inviting noone can resist, and don't leave Saco River - East Branch without first going for a hike along the Number Five Ski Trail. Saco River - East Branch is a quite wet place regularly with lots of rain; November is the month that gets the most snow, and February meanwhile is the driest month. All through the warm months at Saco River - East Branch highs are generally in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Saco River - East Branch sink into the 0's. Saco River - East Branch, Route 302 at Lower Bartlett road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 2.1 miles Average Gradient: 81 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.12165 Longitude: -71.13019 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.1006 Longitude: -71.14933 Paddler input for Saco River - East Branch, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Saco River - East Branch, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: PINKHAM NOTCH 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Clarendon Motel, North Conway 2 miles away Come stay with us if you are looking for an affordable family vacation. We have clean- comfortable- smoke-free rooms with one queen or two doubles. We also have suites with full kitchens that sleep fo... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in New Hampshire Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Laconia, New Hampshire Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Laconia, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Saco River - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Saco River - East Branch.   Whitewater Near Saco River - East Branch: Ellis River, Carroll County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Route 16 to Jackson Golf Course) Rocky Branch, Carroll County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Jericho Road and Route 302) Swift River, Carroll County , 7 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.35 miles long (Lower Falls to Darby Field sign) Saco River, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett) Peabody River - West Branch, Coos County , 12 miles away, Class V - 5.5 miles long (Chandler Brook to Peabody River) Peabody River, Coos County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Route 16 to Gorham) Swift River, Carroll County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls) Dry River, Coos County , 15 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground) Wonalancet, Carroll County , 15 miles away, Class III - 4.25 miles long (Route 113A to Tamworth) Sawyer River, Carroll County , 16 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore)   Ski Areas Near Saco River - East Branch: Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 3 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 3 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 7 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Wildcat, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2112 vertical feet King Pine, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 350 vertical feet Shawnee Peak, Maine , 23 miles away, 1300 vertical feet Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Abenaki, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 100 vertical feet Sunday River, Maine , 27 miles away, 2340 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 2020 vertical feet   Hotels Near Saco River - East Branch: Clarendon Motel, North Conway , 2 miles away Adventure Suites, North Conway , 2 miles away Eastern Slope Inn Resort, North Conway , 3 miles away Green Granite Inn, North Conway , 3 miles away Colonial Motel, North Conway , 3 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Saco River - East Branch: Crawford Notch General Store and Campground, Bartlett, 2 miles away Beach Camping Area The, North Conway, 3 miles away Saco River Camping Area, North Conway, 3 miles away   Trails Near Saco River - East Branch: Number Five Ski Trail, Carroll County , 1 miles away New Path Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Old Path Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away Doublehead Ski Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away Mount Pequawket Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away   Golf Courses Near Saco River - East Branch: North Conway Country Club, North Conway , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Saco River - East Branch