New Hampshire whitewater - Soucook River, White Mountains, Merrimack County

Merrimack county, Close to Concord New Hampshire section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     3.5 miles
  The Close to Concord New Hampshire section of Soucook River is 3.5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The river winds through the White Mountains and you get great scenery. The beautiful scenery of Merrimack County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The Close to Concord New Hampshire section is the only paddling section along Soucook River. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There's camping available near Soucook River. A
    bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking
in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New Hampshire you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of rain falls at Soucook River; through the month of August you get the most rain around here; February is the month with the least moisture. At Soucook River during the summer highs are in the 70's. For the duration of the dark hours
 
of summer temperatures dip down into the 50's. High temperatures through the wintertime are normally in the 20's; night lows at Soucook River all through the wintertime regularly descend into the 0's.
You just can't imagine the amount of outdoors enjoyable things the White Mountains has to offer. Near Soucook River you come across the Liberty Spring Trail which is a delightful hiking trail. Really tremendous skiing awaits you at Loon Mountain, and the Osseo Trail is a magnificent hiking trail close by.

Soucook River, Close to Concord New Hampshire road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 3.5 miles
Average Gradient: 73 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.0567
Longitude: -71.63401

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.03079
Longitude: -71.6783

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Current weather conditions at Soucook River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: BENTON 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln
Located in the heart of the spectacular White Mountains of New Hampshire, adjacent to the Loon Mountain Ski Area, is Pollard Brook Resort. Tennis courts, indoor & outdoor pools, a health club, sauna, ...

Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln
Nordic Inn offers affordable condo lodging close to major ski areas in the heart of New Hampshire's White Mountains in Lincoln, NH. Located near Loon Mountain, Cannon Mountain, The Kancamagus Pass, th...

InnSeason Resorts South Mountain, Lincoln
Nestled at the base of Loon Mountain, this professionally managed resort offers the amenities and comforts of home to discerning travelers. InnSeason Resorts South Mountain is the perfect vacation des...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Soucook River.
 Whitewater Near Soucook River:
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence)
Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 3 miles away, Class II - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 4 miles away, Class V - 2.9 miles long (Profile Lake through Franconia Notch)
Cascade Brook, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class V - 0.9 miles long (Lincoln)
Glover Brook, Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class V - 1.9 miles long (Elbow Pond to Pemigewasset River)
Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County , 5 miles away, Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton)
Branch Brook, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class II-V - 3.3 miles long (Ellsworth to Branch Brook campground)
Mad River, Grafton County , 9 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge)
 Ski Areas Near Soucook River:
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 2 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 7 miles away, 2180 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 10 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Burke Mountain, Vermont , 32 miles away, 2011 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Soucook River:
InnSeason Resorts Pollard Brook, Lincoln , 1 miles away
Nordic Inn Condominium Resort, Lincoln , 1 miles away
InnSeason Resorts South Mountain, Lincoln , 1 miles away
Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 2 miles away
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites, Lincoln , 2 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Soucook River:
Country Bumpkins, Lincoln, 1 miles away
Koa Kampground Broken Branch, North Woodstock, 2 miles away
Maple Haven Camping Cottages, North Woodstock, 2 miles away
 Trails Near Soucook River:
Osseo Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Liberty Spring Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Whitehouse Trail, Grafton County , 3 miles away
Mount Pemigewasset Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away
Mount Cilley Trail, Grafton County , 4 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Soucook River:
Jack O'Lantern Golf Course, Woodstock , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Soucook River

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