New Hampshire whitewater - Souhegan River, Hillsborough County

Hillsborough county, Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     5.75 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. The put-in is not too far from Manchester-Nashua, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Hillsborough County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing
    to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river
system, there are a few others too. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This section of Souhegan River in New Hampshire is 5.75 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section.

Briefly about the general area:
During the months of summer, highs frequently are in the 70's at Souhegan River. Once the sun is down it descends
 
down to the 50's. Highs through the wintertime are regularly in the 30's while Souhegan River night low temperatures through the winter are in the 10's.
Souhegan River is a pretty wet place regularly with much precipitation; through November this area sees the most rain while September is frequently the driest month. The trees of Russell-Abbott State Forest are a nice source of shade on hot summer days, and going for a hike on the Mitchell Hill Road is always a pleasant adventure.

Souhegan River, Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 5.75 miles
Average Gradient: 59 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.78346
Longitude: -71.78251

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 42.83399
Longitude: -71.75151

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Current weather conditions at Souhegan River, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: PETERBORO 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Outdoors Recreation Near Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Manchester-Nashua, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Souhegan River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Souhegan River.
 Whitewater Near Souhegan River:
Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 2 miles away, Class III - 1.25 miles long (NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton)
Stony Brook, Hillsborough County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton)
Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (New Boston to Goffstown)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 15 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Jaffrey to Peterborough)
Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County , 18 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Hillsborough to Henniker)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 19 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker)
Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County , 22 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station)
Merrimack River, Hillsborough County , 22 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls)
Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 25 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill)
 Ski Areas Near Souhegan River:
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 18 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 710 vertical feet
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 46 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 48 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Bradford, Massachusetts , 49 miles away, 300 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Souhegan River:
Super 8 Motel - Leominster/Fitchburg Area, Leominster , 13 miles away
Four Points By Sheraton Leominster, Leominster , 13 miles away
Courtyard Fitchburg, Fitchburg , 15 miles away
Wachusett Village Inn, Westminster , 15 miles away
Rodeway Inn Westminster, Westminster , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Souhegan River:
Echo Valley, Lyndeborough, 5 miles away
Pine Campgrounds, Ashby, 6 miles away
Field & Stream Travel Trailer, Brookline, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Souhegan River:
Mitchell Hill Road, Hillsborough County , 3 miles away
Wapack Trail, Hillsborough County , 8 miles away
Old Country Road, Hillsborough County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Souhegan River:
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 45 miles away
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 46 miles away

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