New Hampshire whitewater - Sugar River, Sullivan County

Sullivan county, North Newport to Route 103 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     2.8 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Lebanon, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The North Newport to Route 103 stretch of Sugar River in Sullivan County is 2.8 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. There's camping available near Sugar River. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners.
    Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make
reservations in advance you're all set. There are no other sections to paddle along Sugar River than the North Newport to Route 103 section. The scenic beauty of New Hampshire and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.

Briefly about the general area:
From a rainfall point of view Sugar River is a quite normal place; the wettest month of the year is typically August, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.
 
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Sugar River, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 20's; during the dark hours in the winter at Sugar River temperatures descend to the 0's.

Sugar River, North Newport to Route 103 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 2.8 miles
Average Gradient: 34 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.39064
Longitude: -72.19542

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.36308
Longitude: -72.22562

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Current weather conditions at Sugar River, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: LEBANON FAA AP 1 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sugar River.
 Whitewater Near Sugar River:
Croyden Brook, Sullivan County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newport)
Cold River, Sullivan County , 13 miles away, Class II - 5.5 miles long (South Acworth to Vilas Pool)
Mascoma River, Grafton County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.9 miles long (Mascoma Lake to Route 4)
Mascoma River, Grafton County , 13 miles away, Class V - 0.33 miles long (Lebanon)
Bloods Brook, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class V - 0.25 miles long (Ledges)
Cold River, Cheshire/Sullivan County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.7 miles long (Vilas Pool to Alstead)
Connecticut River, Windsor County , 15 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.25 miles long (Sumner Falls)
Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 16 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Marlow to Gilsum Gorge)
Cold River, Cheshire County , 16 miles away, Class II - 2 miles long (Alstead to Drewsville)
Ashuelot River, Cheshire County , 18 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner)
 Ski Areas Near Sugar River:
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Whaleback, New Hampshire , 11 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 18 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Suicide Six, Vermont , 27 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Twin Farms, Vermont , 31 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Okemo, Vermont , 35 miles away, 2210 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sugar River:
Rodeway Inn Claremont, Claremont , 9 miles away
Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge, Mount Sunapee , 10 miles away
Days Inn Lebanon/Hanover, Lebanon , 14 miles away
Courtyard Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 15 miles away
Residence Inn Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sugar River:
Crow's Nest The, Newport, 4 miles away
Crows Nest Campground, Sullivan County, 4 miles away
Northstar Campground, Newport, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Sugar River:
Monadnock Sunapee Trail, Sullivan County , 13 miles away
Futures Trail, Windsor County , 15 miles away
Slot Trail, Windsor County , 17 miles away
Hang Glider Trail, Windsor County , 17 miles away
Dartmouth Outing Club Trail, Grafton County , 20 miles away

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