New Hampshire whitewater - Sawyer River, White Mountains, Carroll County Carroll county, Livermore section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Laconia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Sawyer River is 3.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V section. The nature scenery of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are nice comfortable     hotels here, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. This is the only paddling stretch along Sawyer River. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Briefly about the general area: Have a magnificent hiking adventure along the Livermore Trail, and Owls Cliff is a good place to explore while in the region. Now, you may feel that's a heap but there's even more exciting stuff to do here in the White Mountains. Going for a hike along the Mount Tremont Trail will   let you absorb the natural beauty of this vicinity. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Sawyer River; most of the rain falls all through August, and February is when it's the driest. Summertime highs at Sawyer River mostly tend to be in the 70's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. During the winter highs are in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Sawyer River. Sawyer River, Livermore road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 3.5 miles Average Gradient: 190 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.0611 Longitude: -71.3969 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.08499 Longitude: -71.35 Paddler input for Sawyer River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sawyer River, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: BETHLEHEM 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett 3 miles away Nestled in the White Mountains on the southern base of Mount Attitash and only a mile from the slopes, the Seasons Condominium Resort is the perfect destination for families looking to enjoy all that ... Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett 8 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... Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods 9 miles away The Mount Washington Resort serves as a natural haven for visitors, offering an array of seasonal activities. During the winter months, guests can enjoy skiing and snowboarding at nationally acclaime...   White Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the White Mountains. White Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the White Mountains. All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Sawyer River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sawyer River, New Hampshire. 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 Sawyer River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sawyer River.   Whitewater Near Sawyer River: Saco River, Carroll County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett) Swift River, Carroll County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls) Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge) Dry River, Coos County , 5 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground) Rocky Branch, Carroll County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Jericho Road and Route 302) Pemigewasset River - North Fork, Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 12.4 miles long (Lincoln) Wonalancet, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class III - 4.25 miles long (Route 113A to Tamworth) Ellis River, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Route 16 to Jackson Golf Course) Swift River, Carroll County , 12 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.35 miles long (Lower Falls to Darby Field sign) Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain)   Ski Areas Near Sawyer River: Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 11 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 12 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 2112 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1200 vertical feet King Pine, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 350 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 2180 vertical feet Abenaki, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sawyer River: Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett , 3 miles away Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett , 8 miles away Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods , 9 miles away Attitash Mountain Village Resort, Bartlett , 10 miles away Sky Valley Motel And Cottages, Bartlett , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sawyer River: Passaconaway Campground, Carroll County, 4 miles away Pass Campground, Carroll County, 4 miles away Dry River Campground, Carroll County, 4 miles away   Trails Near Sawyer River: Livermore Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away Mount Tremont Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Nancy Brook Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Mount Bemis Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away Brunel Trail, Carroll County , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Sawyer River