New Hampshire whitewater, Pemigewasset River - North Fork Grafton county, Lincoln section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     12.4 miles   This section of Pemigewasset River - North Fork in New Hampshire is 12.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The average New Hampshire whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very forgiving. The scenic beauty of New Hampshire and the water flowing gracefully down     Pemigewasset River - North Fork are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you're coming from Berlin it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. If you hurry you can run this section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system,   the Lincoln section is just one of many. Whitewater paddling here in the White Mountains is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Pemigewasset River - North Fork you will meet lots of folks from nearby Twin Mountain. Head up to Waterville Valley and strap some skis to your feet; there is a good hiking trail nearby called the Bondcliff Trail. This river is so perfect. Everybody loves Franconia Notch State Park, and close by you locate the Ceder Brook Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail. Pemigewasset River - North Fork, 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 - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork: Pemigewasset River - East Branch, Grafton County, 4 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) Pemigewasset River - North Fork, Grafton County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 12.4 miles long (Lincoln) Swift River, Carroll/ Grafton County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bear Notch Road to Rocky Gorge) Soucook River, Merrimack County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Close to Concord New Hampshire) Mad River, Grafton County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.8 miles long (Highway 49 Bridge to Campton) Swift River, Carroll County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 2.6 miles long (Rocky Gorge to Lower Falls) Ammonoosuc River, Coos County, 9 miles away       Class V - 4 miles long (Upper) Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain) Sawyer River, Carroll County, 9 miles away       Class V - 3.5 miles long (Livermore)   Ski Areas Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork: Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 8 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 13 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 20 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 31 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs   Marinas Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork: Asquam Marina at Holderness Harbor, Holderness , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork: Mountain Club On Loon, Lincoln , 8 miles away The Lodge At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods , 8 miles away Townhomes At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods , 8 miles away Best Western Silver Fox Inn, Waterville Valley , 8 miles away The Valley Inn, Waterville Valley , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork: Guyot Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Twin Mountain, 2 miles away Franconia Brook, Lincoln, 4 miles away Zealand Falls Appalachian Mountain Club Hut - Appalachian Trail, Bretton Woods, 4 miles away   Trails Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork: Bondcliff Trail, Grafton , 1 miles away Ceder Brook Trail, Grafton , 1 miles away Hancock Loop Trail, Grafton , 3 miles away Thoreau Falls Trail, Grafton , 3 miles away Twinway Trail, Grafton , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork: Crawford Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 11 miles away Franconia Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 12 miles away Mt. Washington State Park, New Hampshire , 17 miles away   Golf Courses Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork: Waterville Valley Golf Course, Waterville Valley , 8 miles away Brookstone Golf Course, Derry , 10 miles away Cochecho Country Club, Dover , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Pemigewasset River - North Fork Carrigain Pond, Grafton , 4 miles away Forest Lake, Coos , 15 miles away Moosilauke Pond, Grafton , 17 miles away