New Hampshire whitewater, Stony Brook Hillsborough county, Route 31 to Wilton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     1.25 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New Hampshire you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. This section is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. There's camping available near Stony Brook. Some people     prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're coming from Manchester-Nashua it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The Route 31 to Wilton stretch of Stony Brook in Hillsborough County is 1.25 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: One of the best things about Stony Brook is its proximity   to Picnickers Beach. Head up to Crotched Mountain and strap some skis to your feet, and beaches are wonderful and Campers Beach is no exception. This is such a fun river. Going for a hike on the Mitchell Hill Road is always a great adventure, and a good place like Miller State Park is too nice to leave out. Go for a hike on the Wapack Trail; this is a popular site for people from Lyndeborough. Going to Willard Brook State Forest in close proximity to Stony Brook is a nice thing to do. For the duration of the summertime at Stony Brook highs are mostly in the 80's. Stony Brook, Route 31 to Wilton road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Stony Brook.   Whitewater Near Stony Brook: Stony Brook, Hillsborough County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton) Souhegan River, Hillsborough County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 5.75 miles long (Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101) Souhegan River, Hillsborough County, 3 miles away       Class III - 1.25 miles long (NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton) Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County, 9 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) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County, 16 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Hillsborough to Henniker) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County, 17 miles away       Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker) Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County, 18 miles away       Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown) Souhegan River, Hillsborough County, 19 miles away       Class I-II - -blank- miles long (Indian Ledges) Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County, 21 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station)   Ski Areas Near Stony Brook: Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 11 miles away, 875 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 16 miles away, 710 foot drop, 8 lifts, 21 runs Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 18 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs McIntyre, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 8 runs Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 1510 foot drop, 10 lifts, 62 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 33 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 46 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 46 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs Whaleback, New Hampshire , 47 miles away, 700 foot drop, 7 lifts, 28 runs   Beaches Near Stony Brook: Campers Beach, Hillsborough , 9 miles away Picnickers Beach, Hillsborough , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Stony Brook: Jack Daniels Motor Inn, Peterborough , 11 miles away Great Wolf Lodge New England, Fitchburg , 13 miles away Maplehurst Inn, Antrim , 14 miles away DoubleTree By Hilton Leominster, Leominster , 15 miles away Henniker Motel, Henniker , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Stony Brook: Echo Valley, Lyndeborough, 3 miles away Wildwood Campground, New Boston, 7 miles away Pine Campgrounds, Ashby, 7 miles away   Trails Near Stony Brook: Mitchell Hill Road, Hillsborough , 5 miles away Wapack Trail, Hillsborough , 6 miles away Old Country Road, Hillsborough , 11 miles away Parker Trail, Cheshire , 19 miles away Harling Trail, Cheshire , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Stony Brook: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 47 miles away Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 47 miles away Miller State Park, New Hampshire , 6 miles away Willard Brook State Forest, Massachusetts , 9 miles away Leominster State Forest, Massachusetts , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Stony Brook: Townsend Ridge Country Club, Townsend , 10 miles away Monadnock Country Club, Peterborough , 11 miles away Maplewood Golf Course, Lunenburg , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Stony Brook Haunted Lake, Hillsborough , 8 miles away Deering Reservoir, Hillsborough , 11 miles away Powder Mill Pond, Hillsborough , 12 miles away