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New Hampshire whitewater, Ammonoosuc River
Coos
county,
Upper section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 4 miles
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The Upper section of Ammonoosuc River in New Hampshire is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. The natural beauty of New Hampshire and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Upper stretch is just one of many. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this |
general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. And
| of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often more difficult than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The beauty of the White Mountains is a great plus for this river. The starting point is not too far from Berlin. There are many good hotels to choose from, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
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about the general area: Places like Crawford Notch State Park are tremendous to pop by, and Upper Falls is an inspiring location to visit while here. You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the cool
stuff in the White Mountains. Take a hike on the Mount Rosebrook Trail, and there are plenty of people from Jefferson here at Ammonoosuc River. This is a great river. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Zealand Valley
Trail; everyone nearby loves skiing at Bretton Woods. Mt. Washington State Park is a great location. Summertime highs at Ammonoosuc River usually tend to be in the 70's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's.
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These outdoors activities are available near Ammonoosuc River. |
| Whitewater Near Ammonoosuc River:
Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County, 0 miles away Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain) |
Dry River, Coos County, 7 miles away Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground) |
Saco River, Carroll County, 10 miles away Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Crawford Notch to Bartlett) |
Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County, 10 miles away Class II-III - 2.9 miles long (Twin Mountain to Pierce bridge) |
Ammonoosuc River, Coos County, 10 miles away Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Pierce bridge to New Hampshire 116) |
Sawyer River, Carroll County, 10 miles away Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore) |
Israel River, Coos County, 11 miles away Class II - 4.7 miles long (Riverton to Lancaster) |
Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County, 11 miles away Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge) |
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| Ski Areas Near Ammonoosuc River:
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
, 1 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs |
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire
, 14 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs |
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
, 16 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs |
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
, 17 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs |
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire
, 17 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs |
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire
, 18 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs |
Black Mountain, New Hampshire
, 20 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs |
Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire
, 25 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs |
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire
, 31 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs |
King Pine, New Hampshire
, 31 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs |
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| Hotels Near Ammonoosuc River:
Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods
, 0 miles away |
Omni Bretton Arms Mount Washington, Bretton Woods
, 0 miles away |
The Lodge At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods
, 1 miles away |
Townhomes At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods
, 1 miles away |
Villager Motel, Bartlett
, 8 miles away |
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| Trails Near Ammonoosuc River:
Zealand Valley Trail, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
Mount Rosebrook Trail, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
Avalon Trail, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
Deception Trail, Coos
, 2 miles away |
Mount Avalon Trail, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Ammonoosuc River:
Crawford Notch State Park, New Hampshire
, 5 miles away |
Mt. Washington State Park, New Hampshire
, 10 miles away |
White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire
, 16 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Ammonoosuc River:
Waumbek Golf Club, Jefferson
, 10 miles away |
Androscoggin Valley Country Club Garage, Gorham
, 16 miles away |
Waterville Valley Golf Course, Waterville Valley
, 16 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Ammonoosuc River
Carrigain Pond, Grafton
, 9 miles away |
Martin Meadow Pond, Coos
, 15 miles away |
Forest Lake, Coos
, 16 miles away |
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