New Hampshire whitewater - Swift River, White Mountains, Carroll County Carroll county, Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     2.6 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The nature scenery of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are some good hotels near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.     For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains is a great experience. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The put-in is not too far from Laconia, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch of Swift River in New Hampshire is 2.6 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Just can't get enough of the White Mountains. Summertime highs at Swift River usually tend to be in the 70's; during summer nights   temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Swift River. Going for a hike on the Rob Brook Trail is always a glorious adventure, and you can go for a hike on the Brunel Trail. Swift River gets a common amount of yearly rainfall; all through August this area sees the most rain; the driest month of the year is February. Swift River, Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 2.6 miles Average Gradient: 55 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.01666 Longitude: -71.41778 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 44.01055 Longitude: -71.24389 Paddler input for Swift River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Swift River, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: BETHLEHEM 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett 6 miles away Nestled in the White Mountains on the southern base of Mount Attitash and only a mile from the slopes, the Seasons Condominium Resort is the perfect destination for families looking to enjoy all that ... Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett 7 miles away The Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center is located SLOPESIDE at Bear Peak features first-class amenities for a White Mountain experience from a new perspective We are an RCI Property.143... Sky Valley Motel And Cottages, Bartlett 8 miles away 20 motel and cottage type units spaciously situated on 30 acres fields and forest on the Saco River. Free continental breakfast. Located in the central White Mountains of NH about ten miles WEST of No...   White Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the White Mountains. White Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the White Mountains. All New Hampshire Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in New Hampshire. Books about whitewater paddling on Swift River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Swift River, New Hampshire. Find a whitewater outfitter in New Hampshire Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Laconia, New Hampshire Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Laconia, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Swift River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Swift River.   Whitewater Near Swift River: Sawyer River, Carroll County , 4 miles away, Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore) Saco River, Carroll County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett) Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge) Wonalancet, Carroll County , 8 miles away, Class III - 4.25 miles long (Route 113A to Tamworth) Dry River, Coos County , 8 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground) Rocky Branch, Carroll County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Jericho Road and Route 302) Swift River, Carroll County , 9 miles away, Class IV(V) - 5.35 miles long (Lower Falls to Darby Field sign) Bearcamp River, Carroll County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Bennett Corner to Whittier) Cold Brook, Carrol County , 10 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Route 25 to Bearcamp River) Ellis River, Carroll County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Route 16 to Jackson Golf Course)   Ski Areas Near Swift River: Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 1750 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Wildcat, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 2112 vertical feet Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 1200 vertical feet King Pine, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 350 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Abenaki, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 100 vertical feet Gunstock, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 1400 vertical feet   Hotels Near Swift River: North Colony Motel, Bartlett , 4 miles away Seasons at Attitash, Bartlett , 6 miles away Attitash Grand Summit Hotel and Conference Center, Bartlett , 7 miles away Sky Valley Motel And Cottages, Bartlett , 8 miles away Kancamagus Swift River Inn, Conway , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Swift River: Jigger Johnson Campground 1, Carroll County, 1 miles away Passaconaway Campground, Carroll County, 3 miles away Pass Campground, Carroll County, 3 miles away   Trails Near Swift River: Rob Brook Trail, Carroll County , 0 miles away Brunel Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Bear Mountain Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Passaconaway Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away Oliverian Brook Trail, Carroll County , 2 miles away   Lakes Near Swift River