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New Hampshire whitewater, Mohawk River
Coos
county,
Colebrook section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS II-III 8 miles
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This stretch of Mohawk River in New Hampshire is 8 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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 rivers here are less forgiving. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The starting point is not too far from Berlin, please print out a copy of the road |
map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The beauty of the Green Mountains is a great plus
| for this river. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Colebrook section is one of them. The scenic beauty of Coos County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want | |
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to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.
Briefly about the general area: Dixville Notch State Park is a good place to pop by on a pretty day, and you'll in all
probability meet some folks from Colebrook here. Yeah, come up here to the Green Mountains for a nice time. A day on the slopes of Balsams Wilderness is just what you need. High temperatures at Mohawk River during the warm
days of summer are in the 70's. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Mohawk River.
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Mohawk River, Colebrook road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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These outdoors activities are available near Mohawk River. |
| Whitewater Near Mohawk River:
Mohawk River, Coos County, 6 miles away Class II-III - 8 miles long (Colebrook) |
Androscoggin River, Coos County, 20 miles away Class I-II - 17 miles long (Bragg's Bay to Pontook) |
Diamond River, Coos County, 21 miles away Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Swift Diamond to Wentworth Location) |
Phillips Brook, Coos County, 22 miles away Class III - -blank- miles long (Milan) |
Israel River, Coos County, 23 miles away Class II - 4.7 miles long (Riverton to Lancaster) |
Magalloway River, Oxford County, 29 miles away Class III-V - 2 miles long (Aziscohos Dam to Wilsons Mills) |
Nulhegan River, Essex County, 30 miles away Class III-IV - 13 miles long (East Brighton Bridge to Connecticut River) |
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| Ski Areas Near Mohawk River:
Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire
, 7 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs |
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
, 31 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs |
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire
, 33 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs |
Burke Mountain, Vermont
, 36 miles away, 2011 foot drop, 4 lifts, 45 runs |
Black Mountain, New Hampshire
, 39 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs |
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire
, 40 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs |
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire
, 41 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs |
Lyndon Outing Club, Vermont
, 42 miles away, 433 foot drop, 3 lifts, 9 runs |
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
, 43 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs |
Sunday River, Maine
, 44 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs |
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| Hotels Near Mohawk River:
Coos Motor Inn, Lancaster
, 22 miles away |
Lancaster Motor Inn, Lancaster
, 22 miles away |
Cabot Inn Suites, Lancaster
, 22 miles away |
Mountain View Grand Resort And Spa, Whitefield
, 27 miles away |
The Lion And The Rose B B, Whitefield
, 28 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Mohawk River:
Dixville Notch State Park, New Hampshire
, 9 miles away |
Maidstone State Park, Vermont
, 20 miles away |
Moose Brook State Park, New Hampshire
, 26 miles away |
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| Lakes Near Mohawk River
Millsfield Pond, Coos
, 12 miles away |
Connecticut Lakes, Coos
, 15 miles away |
Cedar Pond, Coos
, 18 miles away |
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