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   If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more demanding, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The Upper stretch of Winnipesaukee River in New Hampshire is 2.1 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. 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. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.     There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of Belknap County and the water flowing gracefully down Winnipesaukee River beats anything. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The put-in is not too far from Concord, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Briefly about the general area: Through the warmest time of the year at Winnipesaukee River temperatures are usually in   the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 20's, and nighttime lows at Winnipesaukee River throughout the wintertime regularly descend into the 0's. An average amount of rain falls at Winnipesaukee River; the wettest month of the year is typically May, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest of the months is January. The Gulf is a perfect location to stop by nearby. 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. 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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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TILTON, Tilton , 1 miles away The Landmark Inn, Laconia , 9 miles away Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia , 9 miles away The Margate Resort, Laconia , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Winnipesaukee River: Silver Lake Park Campground, Belmont, 4 miles away Thousand Aces Family Campground, Franklin, 5 miles away Pine Grove Campground, Franklin, 6 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