New Hampshire whitewater - Smith River, White Mountains, Merrimack / Grafton County Merrimack / Grafton county, Route 104 to Bristol section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     1.75 miles   The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The nature scenery of Merrimack / Grafton County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. This stretch of Smith River is 1.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. This is the only paddling section along Smith River. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter     if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you're coming from Concord it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, as you can see on the road map further down. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: Very striking scenery and perfect skiing is what you get at Ragged Mountain. Summertime highs at Smith River frequently tend to be in the 80's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 20's while the   cold winter nights at Smith River are in the 0's. The yearly rain here at Smith River is about average; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain while January is ordinarily the driest month. Smith River, Route 104 to Bristol road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 1.75 miles Average Gradient: 89 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.55275 Longitude: -71.80576 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.56142 Longitude: -71.78684 Paddler input for Smith River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Smith River, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: GRAFTON 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth 12 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 12 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... Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth 13 miles away The Plymouth Red Roof Inn & Suites is conveniently located off I-93. It is just minutes from local attractions such as Tenny Mountain Ski Area and Plymouth State College. This location offers free W...   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 Smith River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Smith 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 Concord, New Hampshire Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Concord, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Smith River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Smith River.   Whitewater Near Smith River: Fowler River, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Alexandria) Newfound River River, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newfound lake to Bristol) Pemigewasset River, Grafton/ Belknap County , 5 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.6 miles long (Ayers Island dam to Coolidge) Halls Brook, -blank- County , 12 miles away, Class V - 2.6 miles long (Halls Brook Road to Highway 25) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin) Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill) Warner River, Merrimack County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 5.15 miles long (Melvin Mills to Warner) Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 15 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 2.1 miles long (Upper) Baker River - South Branch, Grafton County , 16 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Dorchester)   Ski Areas Near Smith River: Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 5 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 710 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Whaleback, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 700 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 875 vertical feet Gunstock, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 2146 vertical feet   Hotels Near Smith River: Red Carpet Inn and Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 12 miles away Red Carpet Motel, Plymouth , 12 miles away Red Roof Inn & Suites Plymouth, Plymouth , 13 miles away Pilgrim Inn and Cottages, Plymouth , 13 miles away Days Inn Campton, Campton , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Smith River: Bear Mountain Rustic Campground LLC, Alexandria, 3 miles away Blueberry Shores Campground, Bristol, 4 miles away Camp Kenwood & Evergreen, Andover, 6 miles away   Trails Near Smith River: Melton Falls Trail, Grafton County , 6 miles away Manning Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away Holt Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away Clark Trail, Grafton County , 8 miles away Wilmot Trail, Merrimack County , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Smith River