New Hampshire whitewater - Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch, White Mountains, Carroll County

Carroll county, Above York Pond Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     2 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside New Hampshire you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch of Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Carroll County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number
    of good places. There's camping available near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. The
beautiful White Mountains scenery is an added bonus. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The starting location is a short drive from Berlin, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Above York Pond Road stretch is the only paddling stretch along Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch.

Briefly about the general area:
Going for a hike along the York Pond Trail will let you absorb the
 
natural beauty of this area; Willard Notch is close by, and is a splendid place. All through the warm months highs here at Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch get into the 70's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and nighttime lows in the-10's for Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch.
But wait, there's more enjoyable stuff to do in the White Mountains. While you're here at Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch you can take a hike along the Upper Ammonoosuc Trail. The amount of rainfall that falls at Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch is close to the national average; most of the rain falls through August, and the driest month is February.

Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch, Above York Pond Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.50239
Longitude: -71.36991

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 44.49679
Longitude: -71.3611

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Current weather conditions at Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: NORTH STRATFORD 2 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Cabot Motor Inn, Lancaster
13 miles away
A Four Season Vacation Retreat, Indoor Heated Pool, Hot Tub, His & Hers Dry Saunas, Complete Health Club(over 45 individual machines)CABOT MOTOR INN is located in the heart of the majestic WHITE MOUNT...

Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods
13 miles away
A grand masterpiece of Spanish Renaissance architecture, The Mount Washington Hotel was a two-year labor of love for 250 master craftsmen. Conceived by industrialist Joseph Stickney, this National His...

Highland Center Crawford Notch, Bretton Woods
13 miles away
Nestled in the heart of New Hampshire's Crawford Notch, amidst some of the highest peaks of the northeast, the Appalachian Mountain Clubs new Highland Center is now one of the regions premiere travel ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Berlin, New Hampshire-Vermont, the metro area neareast to Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch.
 Whitewater Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch:
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 11 miles away, Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook)
Peabody River - West Branch, Coos County , 12 miles away, Class V - 5.5 miles long (Chandler Brook to Peabody River)
Israel River, Coos County , 13 miles away, Class II - 4.7 miles long (Riverton to Lancaster)
Peabody River, Coos County , 14 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Route 16 to Gorham)
Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain)
Androscoggin River, Coos County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook)
Dry River, Coos County , 16 miles away, Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground)
Mohawk River, Coos County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Colebrook)
Saco River, Carroll County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett)
Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Twin Mountain to Pierce bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch:
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wildcat, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 2112 vertical feet
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1750 vertical feet
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 2146 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Sunday River, Maine , 36 miles away, 2340 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch:
Cabot Motor Inn, Lancaster , 13 miles away
Mount Washington Hotel, Bretton Woods , 13 miles away
Highland Center Crawford Notch, Bretton Woods , 13 miles away
The Mount Washington Hotel & Resort, Bretton Woods , 13 miles away
A Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch:
Nay Pond Campground, Milan, 8 miles away
Jefferson Campground, Jefferson, 8 miles away
Israel River Campground, Jefferson, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch:
York Pond Trail, Coos County , 3 miles away
Upper Ammonoosuc Trail, Coos County , 3 miles away
Mount Cabot Trail, Coos County , 4 miles away
Pond of Safety Trail, Coos County , 5 miles away
Bog Dam Trail, Coos County , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch

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