New Hampshire whitewater - Smarts Brook, White Mountains, Grafton County Grafton county, Thornton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     1.5 miles   If you're coming from Laconia it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The Thornton section of Smarts Brook in New Hampshire is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class V section by American Whitewater. The wonderful Grafton County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. Smarts Brook doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Thornton stretch is the     only one. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that rivers here are less forgiving. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The campgrounds here at Smarts Brook are pretty good. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This is a short paddling stretch so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer highs here at Smarts Brook get into the 70's. Summer nighttime lows plunge down to the 50's.   The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Smarts Brook plunge into the 0's. If the weather is magnificent here at Smarts Brook, you can go for a hike along the Smarts Brook Trail, and skiing at Waterville Valley is one of those things you just must do. Smarts Brook gets a typical amount of rain; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. Whohoo, so many exciting things in one place! The White Mountains rocks! On a delightful day at Smarts Brook you can take a hike along the Welch Mountain Trail. Smarts Brook, Thornton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 1.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.8882 Longitude: -71.55137 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.89095 Longitude: -71.57451 Paddler input for Smarts Brook, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Smarts Brook, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: BENTON 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley 5 miles away This charming Waterville Valley, New Hampshire hotel is located in the heart of the New Hampshire White Mountains and provides convenient access to a variety of outdoor activities. Situated among th... Days Inn Campton, Campton 8 miles away We are nestled in between New Hamphires White Mountains and Lakes Region, so whether you are here to Ski, Golf, Fall Foliage or Hike, chose the Days Inn as your affordable lodging stay in a resort are... Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth 10 miles away WELCOME TO PILGRIM INN and COTTAGES New Hampshire located in the heart of the Lake Region Clean comfortable rooms and Friendly service Savor each of our Seasons and experience our warm hospitality T...   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 Smarts Brook, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Smarts Brook, 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 Smarts Brook. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Smarts Brook.   Whitewater Near Smarts Brook: Mad River, Grafton County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton) Beebe River, Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow) Mad River, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton) Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln) Branch Brook, Grafton County , 8 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground) Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway) Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 10 miles away, Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock) Soucook River, Merrimack County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire) Glover Brook, Grafton County , 11 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River)   Ski Areas Near Smarts Brook: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 4 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 2180 vertical feet Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Gunstock, New Hampshire , 22 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Abenaki, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 100 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2112 vertical feet   Hotels Near Smarts Brook: Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley , 5 miles away Days Inn Campton, Campton , 8 miles away Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth , 10 miles away InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln , 10 miles away Plymouth Red Roof Inn and Suites, Plymouth , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Smarts Brook: Branch Brook Fourseason Campground, Campton, 5 miles away Goose Hollow Camp and RV Park, Thornton, 5 miles away Bethel woods Campground, Holderness, 8 miles away   Trails Near Smarts Brook: Smarts Brook Trail, Grafton County , 1 miles away Welch Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away Dickey Mountain Trail, Grafton County , 2 miles away Algonquin Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Sosman Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away   Golf Courses Near Smarts Brook: Waterville Valley Golf Course, Waterville Valley , 5 miles away