New Hampshire whitewater, Ashuelot River - South Branch Cheshire county, Troy to Webb section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     2.3 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Keene, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in New Hampshire tend to be more challenging than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The scenic beauty of New Hampshire and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. This is a short paddling stretch so     you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The Troy to Webb section of Ashuelot River - South Branch in New Hampshire is 2.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area:   During your tour to Ashuelot River - South Branch you'll meet some folks from Troy for sure. Everybody loves Rhododendron State Park, and there is a glorious hiking trail close by called the Farmers Trail. This river is so perfect. Monadnock State Park is worth visiting if you're at Ashuelot River - South Branch, and the Marlboro Trail is a perfect hiking trail nearby. A common amount of rainfall falls here at Ashuelot River - South Branch. Throughout August this area sees the most rain while February is ordinarily the driest month. High temperatures at Ashuelot River - South Branch through the warmest time of the year are in the 80's; through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Ashuelot River - South Branch, Troy to Webb road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Ashuelot River - South Branch.   Whitewater Near Ashuelot River - South Branch: Ashuelot River - South Branch, Cheshire County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.3 miles long (Troy to Webb) Minnewawa River, Cheshire County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 4.5 miles long (Marlborough recycling center to Otter Brook) Otter Brook, Chesire County, 5 miles away       Class II - 3.1 miles long (Roxbury to Keene) Otter Brook, Cheshire County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (East Sullivan to Otterbrook Park) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County, 10 miles away       Class II - 4 miles long (Gilsum Gorge to Shaws Corner) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Marlow to Gilsum Gorge) Millers River, Worcester County, 12 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (South Royalston to Athol) Contoocook River, Hillsborough County, 13 miles away       Class II - 5 miles long (Jaffrey to Peterborough) Contoocook River - North Branch, Hillsborough County, 14 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (Route 9 and 123 to Hillsboro Fire Station) Ashuelot River, Cheshire County, 16 miles away       Class II-IV - 3.5 miles long (Ashuelot to Hinsdale)   Ski Areas Near Ashuelot River - South Branch: Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 24 miles away, 875 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 24 miles away, 200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 8 runs Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1510 foot drop, 10 lifts, 62 runs Living Memorial Park, Vermont , 27 miles away, 204 foot drop, 1 lifts, 1 runs Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 28 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 710 foot drop, 8 lifts, 21 runs Ascutney, Vermont , 36 miles away, 1800 foot drop, 6 lifts, 57 runs Whaleback, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 700 foot drop, 7 lifts, 28 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 40 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Magic Mountain, Vermont , 43 miles away, 1700 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs   Hotels Near Ashuelot River - South Branch: Courtyard Keene Downtown, Keene , 6 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Keene Downtown, Keene , 6 miles away Best Western Plus Keene Hotel, Keene , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express KEENE, Keene , 7 miles away Days Inn Keene NH, Keene , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Ashuelot River - South Branch: State Line Campground, Fitzwilliam, 4 miles away Laurel Lake Campgrounds, Fitzwilliam, 6 miles away Shir-roy Camping Area, Winchester, 7 miles away   Trails Near Ashuelot River - South Branch: Marlboro Trail, Cheshire , 5 miles away Farmers Trail, Cheshire , 6 miles away White Arrow Trail, Cheshire , 6 miles away Red Cross Trail, Cheshire , 7 miles away White Dot Trail, Cheshire , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Ashuelot River - South Branch: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 53 miles away Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 65 miles away Rhododendron State Park, New Hampshire , 4 miles away Monadnock State Park, New Hampshire , 8 miles away Otter River State Forest, Massachusetts , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Ashuelot River - South Branch: Bretwood Golf Course, Keene , 10 miles away Shattuck Golf Course, Jaffrey , 10 miles away Pine Grove Spring Country Club, Spofford , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Ashuelot River - South Branch Stone Pond, Cheshire , 3 miles away Otter Brook Lake, Cheshire , 5 miles away Swanzey Lake, Cheshire , 7 miles away