New Hampshire whitewater - Winnipesaukee River, White Mountains, Belknap / Merrimack County

Belknap / Merrimack county, Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1.25 miles
  If you're coming from Concord it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. This is a very short stretch so it's not like you're
    gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin stretch of Winnipesaukee River
in New Hampshire is 1.25 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. The White Mountains scenery is wonderful. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here.

Briefly about the general area:
An average amount of precipitation
 
falls at Winnipesaukee River; May is when you get the most rain here, and the driest month of the year is January.
For the duration of the days of summer at Winnipesaukee River temperatures are frequently in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 20's, and winter nights come with lows in the 0's to Winnipesaukee River.

Winnipesaukee River, Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1.25 miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.44292
Longitude: -71.62169

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 43.4457
Longitude: -71.6447

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Current weather conditions at Winnipesaukee River, White Mountains, New Hampshire
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Local climate location: GRAFTON 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Tilton/Lake Winnipesaukee Super 8 Motel, Tilton
5 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...

Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia
13 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...

Courtyard By Marriott Concord, Concord
13 miles away
Connected to the Grappone Conference Center featuring over 10,000 sq ft of meeting space; Call hotel direct to schedule shuttle svc. to/fr Manchester Airport(Sun pm-Fri am) Free HIGH SPEED INTERNET!...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Winnipesaukee River.
 Whitewater Near Winnipesaukee River:
Winnipesaukee River, Belknap County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 2.1 miles long (Upper)
Merrimack River, Merrimack County , 4 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook)
Blackwater River, Merrimack County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill)
Pemigewasset River, Grafton/ Belknap County , 10 miles away, Class II(III) - 1.6 miles long (Ayers Island dam to Coolidge)
Newfound River River, Grafton County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Newfound lake to Bristol)
Smith River, Merrimack / Grafton County , 13 miles away, Class IV - 1.75 miles long (Route 104 to Bristol)
Fowler River, Grafton County , 16 miles away, Class V - 5.9 miles long (Alexandria)
Contoocook River, Hillsborough County , 19 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Henniker)
Warner River, Merrimack County , 19 miles away, Class IV - 5.15 miles long (Melvin Mills to Warner)
Beebe River, Grafton County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 5 miles long (Sandwich Notch to Campton Hollow)
 Ski Areas Near Winnipesaukee River:
Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 1250 vertical feet
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 710 vertical feet
Gunstock, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 1400 vertical feet
McIntyre, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 27 miles away, 2020 vertical feet
Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 875 vertical feet
Abenaki, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 100 vertical feet
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 2100 vertical feet
Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 1510 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Winnipesaukee River:
Tilton/Lake Winnipesaukee Super 8 Motel, Tilton , 5 miles away
Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia , 13 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Concord, Concord , 13 miles away
Holiday Inn Concord, NH, Concord , 14 miles away
Centennial Inn, Concord , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Winnipesaukee River:
Pine Grove Campground, Franklin, 2 miles away
Thousand Aces Family Campground, Franklin, 3 miles away
Mountain View Christian Camping Area, New Hampton, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Winnipesaukee River:
Wilmot Trail, Merrimack County , 16 miles away
The Wall Trail, Grafton County , 17 miles away
Prospect Trail, Grafton County , 17 miles away
Melton Falls Trail, Grafton County , 18 miles away
Ramsey Trail, Grafton County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Winnipesaukee River:
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 68 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Winnipesaukee River:
Mojalaki Golf Club, Franklin , 1 miles away
Den Brae Golf Course, Sanbornton , 3 miles away
Canterbury Woods Country Club, Canterbury , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Winnipesaukee River

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