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 nature scenery of Sullivan County and the cool fresh water beats anything. The starting point is not too far from Lebanon, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This section of Sugar River in New Hampshire is 2.8 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start
    over and over. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in New Hampshire are often more challenging than in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. There are no other sections to paddle along Sugar River than the North Newport
to Route 103 section. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Sugar River is a good place of typical precipitation; most of the rain falls during August, and February is when it's the driest.
At Sugar River through the summertime months highs are in the 80's. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's while Sugar River nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in 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.

Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge, Mount Sunapee
10 miles away
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Lebanon Days Inn, Lebanon
14 miles away
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Courtyard by Marriott Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon
15 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lebanon, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Sugar River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

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, 2200 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sugar River:
Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge, Mount Sunapee , 10 miles away
Lebanon Days Inn, Lebanon , 14 miles away
Courtyard by Marriott Hanover Lebanon, Lebanon , 15 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Lebanon/Hanover, Lebanon , 15 miles away
Coolidge Hotel, White River Junction , 16 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
 Lakes Near Sugar River

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