New Hampshire whitewater, Souhegan River Hillsborough county, Indian Ledges section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     This section of Souhegan River is -blank- miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. The nature scenery of Hillsborough County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The campgrounds here at Souhegan River are pretty good. The Indian Ledges stretch     is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: During your spree to Souhegan River you'll meet some people from Merrimack for sure. On a delightful day at Souhegan River you can take a hike along the Old Country Road, and a journey to Wildcat Falls   will fill your soul with perfect feelings. This river is always fun. McIntyre is a very popular ski area in the neighborhood; Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest is worth taking a look at. Souhegan River is a pretty wet place generally with a lot of rain. November is the month that gets the most rain, and September is when it's the driest. For the duration of the days of summer here at Souhegan River, high temperatures typically reach the 80's. Summer overnight lows plunge down to the 50's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Souhegan River dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights.     Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Souhegan River.   Whitewater Near Souhegan River: Merrimack River, Hillsborough County, 8 miles away       Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls) Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County, 9 miles away       Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown) Piscataquog River - South Branch, Hillsborough County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 5 miles long (New Boston to Goffstown) Souhegan River, Hillsborough County, 16 miles away       Class III - 1.25 miles long (NH Route 101 Bridge to Wilton) Souhegan River, Hillsborough County, 19 miles away       Class II-III - 5.75 miles long (Greenville to New Hampshire Route 101) Concord River, Middlesex County, 19 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Close to Lowell) Stony Brook, Hillsborough County, 22 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Route 31 to Wilton) Little Suncook, Merrimack County, 24 miles away       Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Northwood to Gossville) Assabet River, Middlesex/Worcester County, 24 miles away       Class I-II - 15 miles long (Route 117 to Route 62) Blackwater River, Merrimack County, 26 miles away       Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Route 127 to Snyder's Mill)   Ski Areas Near Souhegan River: McIntyre, New Hampshire , 9 miles away, 300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 25 miles away, 710 foot drop, 8 lifts, 21 runs Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 26 miles away, 875 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 31 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Bradford, Massachusetts , 32 miles away, 300 foot drop, 8 lifts, 13 runs Gunstock, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 39 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Abenaki, New Hampshire , 43 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs Blue Hills, Massachusetts , 43 miles away, 309 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Mount Sunapee, New Hampshire , 46 miles away, 1510 foot drop, 10 lifts, 62 runs   Beaches Near Souhegan River: Harvard Town Beach, Worcester , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Souhegan River: WoodSpring Suites Nashua Merri, Merrimack , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites MERRIMACK, Merrimack , 2 miles away Hawthorn Suites By Wyndham Merrimack/Nashua Area, Merrimack , 2 miles away Quality Inn Nashua, Merrimack , 2 miles away Hill - Brook Motel, Bedford , 4 miles away   Campgrounds Near Souhegan River: New Boston Rec Area, Amherst, 9 miles away Tynsborough Campground, Middlesex County, 12 miles away Tyngsboro Campground, Tyngsboro, 12 miles away   Trails Near Souhegan River: Old Country Road, Hillsborough , 11 miles away Mitchell Hill Road, Hillsborough , 15 miles away Broken Boulder Smith Pond Trail, Merrimack , 17 miles away Catamount Trail, Merrimack , 17 miles away Onemile Trail, Merrimack , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Souhegan River: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 41 miles away Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 44 miles away Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, Massachusetts , 15 miles away Great Brook Farm State Park, Massachusetts , 19 miles away Bear Brook State Park, New Hampshire , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Souhegan River: Passaconaway Country Club, Litchfield , 3 miles away Soughegan Woods Golf Club, Amherst , 4 miles away Hidden Creek Country Club, Litchfield , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Souhegan River Baboosic Lake, Hillsborough , 4 miles away Pennichuck Pond, Hillsborough , 5 miles away Honey Pot Pond, Hillsborough , 5 miles away