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New Hampshire whitewater, Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.
Grafton
county,
Lincoln section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS V 6.2 miles
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The Lincoln section of Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. is 6.2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Laconia, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of New Hampshire and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often more difficult than elsewhere, |
so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers.
| A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The White Mountains scenery is wonderful. The campgrounds here at | |
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Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. are pretty good.
Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. you can take a hike along the Wilderness Trail, and Loon Mountain is a very
popular ski area in the vicinity. There's no way someone can get bored here in the White Mountains. On a nice day at Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. you can take a hike along the East Pond Loop, and Pemigewasset River -
Hancock Br. is a place with many visitors from Lincoln. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Franconia Notch State Park is a great spot to pop by.
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Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Lincoln 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 Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.. |
| Whitewater Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Soucook River, Merrimack County, 4 miles away Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire) |
Mad River, Grafton County, 7 miles away Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton) |
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 7 miles away Class II-IV - 4.25 miles long (Indian Head to East Branch confluence) |
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 8 miles away Class I - 11.25 miles long (Woodstock to Campton) |
Pemigewasset River, Grafton County, 8 miles away Class V - 2.9 miles long (Profile Lake through Franconia Notch) |
Smarts Brook, Grafton County, 8 miles away Class V - 1.5 miles long (Thornton) |
Cascade Brook, Grafton County, 9 miles away Class V - 0.9 miles long (Lincoln) |
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| Ski Areas Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Loon Mountain, New Hampshire
, 4 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs |
Waterville Valley, New Hampshire
, 5 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs |
Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire
, 11 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs |
Bretton Woods, New Hampshire
, 14 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs |
Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire
, 19 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs |
Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire
, 24 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs |
Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire
, 26 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs |
Gunstock, New Hampshire
, 29 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs |
Black Mountain, New Hampshire
, 30 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs |
Abenaki, New Hampshire
, 33 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs |
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| Hotels Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln
, 3 miles away |
The Lodge At Lincoln Station, Lincoln
, 5 miles away |
Rivergreen Resort, Lincoln
, 6 miles away |
Bluegreen Vacations South Mountain, Ascend Resort Collection, Lincoln
, 6 miles away |
Comfort Inn & Suites, Lincoln
, 7 miles away |
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| Trails Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.:
Wilderness Trail, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
East Pond Loop, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
Little East Pond Trail, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
East Pond Trail, Grafton
, 2 miles away |
Osseo Trail, Grafton
, 3 miles away |
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