New Hampshire whitewater - Souhegan River, Hillsborough County Hillsborough county, NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III     1.25 miles   This section of Souhegan River in Hillsborough County is 1.25 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This section is very short so you'd better be prepared     to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The scenic beauty of New Hampshire and the cool fresh water beats anything. The starting point 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. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: The Mitchell Hill Road is a glorious hiking trail near Souhegan River. Souhegan River generally gets a lot of precipitation; November is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is September. For the duration of   the summertime here at Souhegan River, high temperatures ordinarily get into the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. During the winter this place gets highs in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Souhegan River. Souhegan River, NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III Length: 1.25 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.83399 Longitude: -71.75151 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 42.844 Longitude: -71.7399 Paddler input for Souhegan River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Souhegan River, New Hampshire Local climate location: DEERING 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Leominster/Fitchburg Super 8 Motel, Leominster 15 miles away Welcome to the...Plastics Capital of the World in Leominster, MA where our Super 8 is located. Plastics have their own impact on modern life and we are at the intersection of all the developments taki... 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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.       These outdoors activities are available near Souhegan River.   Whitewater Near Souhegan River: Souhegan River, Hillsborough County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 5.75 miles long (Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101) Stony Brook, Hillsborough County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton) Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 5 miles long (New Boston to Goffstown) Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County , 16 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 16 miles away, Class II - 5 miles long (Jaffrey to Peterborough) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Hillsborough to Henniker) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 18 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker) Merrimack River, Hillsborough County , 20 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls) Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County , 22 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station) Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 23 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 Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 17 miles away, 710 vertical feet Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 20 miles away, 1000 vertical feet McIntyre, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 300 vertical feet Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 200 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 1510 vertical feet Gunstock, New Hampshire , 44 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 46 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Bradford, Massachusetts , 48 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Souhegan River: Leominster/Fitchburg Super 8 Motel, Leominster , 15 miles away Four Points By Sheraton Leominster, Leominster , 15 miles away Hill - Brook Motel, Bedford , 16 miles away Crowne Plaza Hotel Nashua, Nh, Nashua , 17 miles away Courtyard Fitchburg, Fitchburg , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Souhegan River: Echo Valley, Lyndeborough, 4 miles away Wildwood Campground, New Boston, 6 miles away Field & Stream Travel Trailer, Brookline, 6 miles away   Trails Near Souhegan River: Mitchell Hill Road, Hillsborough County , 3 miles away Old Country Road, Hillsborough County , 9 miles away Wapack Trail, Hillsborough County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Souhegan River: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 46 miles away Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 48 miles away   Lakes Near Souhegan River