New Hampshire whitewater - Warner River, Merrimack County

Merrimack county, Melvin Mills to Warner section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     5.15 miles
  The wonderful Merrimack County scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Concord, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. This section of Warner River in New Hampshire is 5.15 miles long and has been determined
    by American Whitewater to be a class IV section. There are no other stretches to paddle along Warner River than the Melvin Mills to Warner stretch. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby
campground. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
For the duration of the summertime here at Warner River, high temperatures regularly reach the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. High temperatures all through the winter are normally in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Warner River.
A normal amount of precipitation
 
falls here at Warner River; November is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month is January. Harriman Chandler State Forest is a tremendous local forest; you can have a delightful hiking adventure along the Wilmot Trail.

Warner River, Melvin Mills to Warner road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 5.15 miles
Average Gradient: 86 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.2671
Longitude: -71.9182

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.29769
Longitude: -71.8564

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Current weather conditions at Warner River, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: MOUNT SUNAPEE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

The Henniker Motel, Henniker
9 miles away
The Henniker Motel is located at the base of Pats Peak Ski area and just 1.5 miles from New England College. The property features spectacular views- an indoor pool and is conveniently located to all ...

Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge, Mount Sunapee
13 miles away
This recently remodeled (2007) Mount Sunapee, NH hotel is ideally located at the Mount Sunapee State Park recreational area. Escape to the Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge in New Hampshire for the beau...

Tilton/Lake Winnipesaukee Super 8 Motel, Tilton
24 miles away
Backpack. Backroads. Backside. Lay by a lake in the surroundings of Super 8 Tilton in Lake Winnipesaukee, NH. Our location is a destination for your hearts and minds. Quiet, picture-perfect, serene an...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Concord, New Hampshire
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Concord, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Warner River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Warner River.
 Whitewater Near Warner River:
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Hillsborough to Henniker)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 7 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker)
Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill)
Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County , 14 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station)
Smith River, Merrimack / Grafton County , 15 miles away, Class IV - 1.75 miles long (Route 104 to Bristol)
Fowler River, Grafton County , 18 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Alexandria)
Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 19 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton/ Belknap County , 19 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.6 miles long (Ayers Island dam to Coolidge)
Newfound River River, Grafton County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newfound lake to Bristol)
Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin)
 Ski Areas Near Warner River:
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 11 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Whaleback, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 700 vertical feet
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 34 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 39 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Ascutney, Vermont , 41 miles away, 1800 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Warner River:
Wadleigh State Beach, Merrimack County , 6 miles away
 Hotels Near Warner River:
The Henniker Motel, Henniker , 9 miles away
Best Western Sunapee Lake Lodge, Mount Sunapee , 13 miles away
Tilton/Lake Winnipesaukee Super 8 Motel, Tilton , 24 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TILTON, Tilton , 24 miles away
The Centennial, Concord , 24 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Warner River:
Lake Massasecum Park and Campground, Bradford, 3 miles away
Oxbow Campground, Hillsboro, 8 miles away
Rock' N Birch Campground, Henniker, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Warner River:
Wilmot Trail, Merrimack County , 6 miles away
Monadnock Sunapee Trail, Sullivan County , 12 miles away
Clark Trail, Grafton County , 18 miles away
West Ridge Trail, Grafton County , 18 miles away
Holt Trail, Grafton County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Warner River:
Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 69 miles away
Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 70 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Warner River:
The Country Club of New Hampshire, Bradford , 4 miles away
Country Club of NH, North Sutton , 4 miles away
Kearsarge Valley Inn & Country Club, North Sutton , 4 miles away
 Lakes Near Warner River

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