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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The wonderful New Hampshire scenery and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin stretch of Winnipesaukee River in Belknap / Merrimack County is 1.25 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Winnipesaukee River are pretty good. Whether     you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks. The wild scenery of the White Mountains is great. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're coming from Concord it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Winnipesaukee River is close to the national average; May is the wettest month with most rain, and January is the month with   the least moisture. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Winnipesaukee River. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. For the period of the wintertime the highs are typically in the 20's while Winnipesaukee River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 0's. 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 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 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... 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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 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 Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites TILTON, Tilton , 5 miles away The Landmark Inn, Laconia , 12 miles away Lake Opechee Inn and Spa, Laconia , 13 miles away Courtyard By Marriott Concord, Concord , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Winnipesaukee River: Pine Grove Campground, Franklin, 2 miles away Thousand Aces Family Campground, Franklin, 2 miles away Silver Lake Park Campground, Belmont, 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