New Hampshire whitewater, Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. Grafton county, Lincoln section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     6.2 miles   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   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. Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Lincoln 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 Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br..   Whitewater Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.: Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County, 3 miles away       Class IV - 8.92 miles long (Franconia Falls to Woodstock Highway) Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br., Grafton County, 4 miles away       Class V - 6.2 miles long (Lincoln) 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 - 4.25 miles long (Woodstock) 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)   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   Marinas Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.: Asquam Marina at Holderness Harbor, Holderness , 16 miles away   Beaches Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.: Center Harbor Town Beach, Belknap , 19 miles away   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   Campgrounds Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.: Hancock, Lincoln, 1 miles away Hancock Campground, Grafton County, 1 miles away Big Rock, Waterville Valley, 2 miles away   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   Public Lands Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.: Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 10 miles away Crawford Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 17 miles away Mt. Washington State Park, New Hampshire , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br.: Brookstone Golf Course, Derry , 4 miles away Cochecho Country Club, Dover , 4 miles away Crotched Mountain Golf Club, Bennington , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Pemigewasset River - Hancock Br. Carrigain Pond, Grafton , 9 miles away Moosilauke Pond, Grafton , 12 miles away Campton Bog Pond, Grafton , 14 miles away