New Hampshire whitewater - Winnipesaukee River, White Mountains, Belknap County Belknap county, Upper section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     2.1 miles   The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The starting point is not too far from Concord, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere.     The wild scenery of the White Mountains is great. The campgrounds here at Winnipesaukee River are pretty good. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section of Winnipesaukee River is 2.1 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Upper section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: A pleasant place in the neighborhood of Winnipesaukee River is The Gulf. Throughout the days of summer at Winnipesaukee River highs are generally in the 80's while nighttime   lows are ordinarily in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's; night lows all through the winter for Winnipesaukee River tend to be in the 0's. Winnipesaukee River gets a normal amount of yearly rain; throughout May this area sees the most rain while January is mostly the driest month. Winnipesaukee River, Upper road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 2.1 miles Average Gradient: 25 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.44921 Longitude: -71.56099 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 43.44087 Longitude: -71.59392 Paddler input for Winnipesaukee River, New Hampshire: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Winnipesaukee River, White Mountains, New Hampshire Local climate location: GRAFTON 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Tilton/Lake Winnipesaukee Super 8 Motel, Tilton 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... Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia 9 miles away Resting on the peaceful shores of Lake Opechee, a sister lake to Lake Winnipesaukee, you will find the perfect retreat for rest and relaxation. The renovated historic mill building has been loving... Red Roof Inn Loudon, Loudon 12 miles away The Loudon Red Roof Inn is conveniently located just 30 minutes from the Gunstock Ski Area, 10 minutes from the New Hampshire International Speedway and just 30 minutes from the Manchester Airport. T...   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 Winnipesaukee River, New Hampshire List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Winnipesaukee 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 Concord, New Hampshire Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Concord, New Hampshire, the metro area neareast to Winnipesaukee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Winnipesaukee River.   Whitewater Near Winnipesaukee River: Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin) Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 5 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook) Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill) Pemigewasset River, Grafton/ Belknap County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.6 miles long (Ayers Island dam to Coolidge) Newfound River River, Grafton County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newfound lake to Bristol) Smith River, Merrimack / Grafton County , 16 miles away, Class IV - 1.75 miles long (Route 104 to Bristol) Suncook River, Merrimack County , 19 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 6 miles long (Pittsfield to North Chichester) Beebe River, Grafton County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow) Fowler River, Grafton County , 20 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Alexandria) Mad River, Grafton County , 21 miles away, Class III - 1 miles long (Gorge)   Ski Areas Near Winnipesaukee River: Gunstock, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1250 vertical feet Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1400 vertical feet Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 710 vertical feet McIntyre, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 300 vertical feet Abenaki, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 100 vertical feet Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 2020 vertical feet Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 30 miles away, 875 vertical feet Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 2100 vertical feet Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 1510 vertical feet   Hotels Near Winnipesaukee River: Tilton/Lake Winnipesaukee Super 8 Motel, Tilton , 1 miles away Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia , 9 miles away Red Roof Inn Loudon, Loudon , 12 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Concord, Concord , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Concord, NH, Concord , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Winnipesaukee River: Pine Grove Campground, Franklin, 6 miles away Thousand Aces Family Campground, Franklin, 7 miles away The Acord Campground, Belknap County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Winnipesaukee River: The Wall Trail, Grafton County , 16 miles away Prospect Trail, Grafton County , 16 miles away Ramsey Trail, Grafton County , 17 miles away Pasture Trail, Grafton County , 17 miles away Rattlesnake Trail, Carroll County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Winnipesaukee River: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 66 miles away   Golf Courses Near Winnipesaukee River: Mojalaki Golf Club, Franklin , 4 miles away Den Brae Golf Course, Sanbornton , 5 miles away Canterbury Woods Country Club, Canterbury , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Winnipesaukee River