New Hampshire whitewater, Suncook River Merrimack county, Pittsfield to North Chichester section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II+(III)     6 miles   This stretch of Suncook River in Merrimack County is 6 miles long and is a class I-II+(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of New Hampshire and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not     easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. The put-in is not too far from Laconia, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Pittsfield to North Chichester stretch is one of them. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.   Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. Briefly about the general area: Here at Suncook River you'll probably meet some folks from Pittsfield; you should without doubt visit striking Alton Town Beach since you're here. Pawtuckaway State Park is a pretty place any time of year, and do take a hike on the Catamount Trail. This river is so wonderful. Gunstock is a splendid local ski area, and Suncook River is right by the Onemile Trail. Bear Brook State Park is a good site to stretch your legs a bit. A common amount of rainfall falls here at Suncook River. Suncook River, Pittsfield to North Chichester 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 Suncook River.   Whitewater Near Suncook River: Suncook River, Merrimack County, 2 miles away       Class I-II+(III) - 6 miles long (Pittsfield to North Chichester) Little Suncook, Merrimack County, 4 miles away       Class IV - 3.1 miles long (Northwood to Gossville) Suncook River, Belknap County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Suncook dam to Center Barnstead) Merrimack River, Hillsborough County, 16 miles away       Class I-II+(III) - 5.3 miles long (Amoskeag Falls to Goffs Falls) North River, -blank- County, 17 miles away       Class II - 3 miles long (Nottingham) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 2.1 miles long (Upper) Piscataquog River, Hillsborough County, 20 miles away       Class II - 2.4 miles long (Goffstown) Winnipesaukee River, Belknap / Merrimack County, 22 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.25 miles long (Cross Mill bridge road to Franklin) Merrimack River, Merrimack County, 23 miles away       Class I - 18 miles long (Franklin to Penacook) Souhegan River, Hillsborough County, 24 miles away       Class I-II - -blank- miles long (Indian Ledges)   Ski Areas Near Suncook River: Gunstock, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 45 runs McIntyre, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 300 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Abenaki, New Hampshire , 19 miles away, 100 foot drop, 2 lifts, 6 runs Pats Peak, New Hampshire , 32 miles away, 710 foot drop, 8 lifts, 21 runs Bradford, Massachusetts , 33 miles away, 300 foot drop, 8 lifts, 13 runs King Pine, New Hampshire , 35 miles away, 350 foot drop, 6 lifts, 16 runs Ragged Mountain, New Hampshire , 36 miles away, 1250 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 37 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs Tenney Mountain, New Hampshire , 38 miles away, 1400 foot drop, 4 lifts, 48 runs Crotched Mountain, New Hampshire , 39 miles away, 875 foot drop, 5 lifts, 23 runs   Marinas Near Suncook River: West Alton Marina & Boat, Alton Bay , 14 miles away Roberts Cove Basin, Alton , 16 miles away Mountain View Yacht Club, Gilford , 16 miles away Silver Sands Marina, Gilford , 17 miles away Lakeport Landing, Laconia , 17 miles away   Beaches Near Suncook River: Alton Town Beach, Belknap , 13 miles away Wolfeboro Town Beach, Carroll , 17 miles away Gilford Beach, Belknap , 17 miles away Brewster Beach, Carroll , 18 miles away Endicott Park Beach, Belknap , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Suncook River: Quality Inn Loudon-Concord, Loudon , 8 miles away Stephen Clay Homestead B B, Candia , 10 miles away Fireside Inn And Suites- W Leb, Lebanon , 13 miles away Best Western Concord Inn & Suites, Concord , 13 miles away Residence Inn Concord, Concord , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Suncook River: Hillcrest Campground and Cabins, Pittsfield, 2 miles away Lazy River Family Campground, Epsom, 2 miles away Circle 9 Ranch Campground, Epsom, 2 miles away   Trails Near Suncook River: Onemile Trail, Merrimack , 6 miles away Catamount Trail, Merrimack , 7 miles away Campground Trail, Rockingham , 8 miles away Broken Boulder Smith Pond Trail, Merrimack , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Suncook River: Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Boston - MA , 50 miles away Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor, Woonsocket - RI , 65 miles away Bear Brook State Park, New Hampshire , 4 miles away Pawtuckaway State Park, New Hampshire , 13 miles away Lowell-Dracut-Tyngsboro State Forest, Massachusetts , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near Suncook River: Nippo Lake Golf Club, Barrington , 4 miles away Loudon Country Club, Loudon , 10 miles away Plausawa Valley Country Club, Pembroke , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Suncook River Northwood Lake, Rockingham , 6 miles away Jenness Pond, Rockingham , 6 miles away Upper Suncook Lake, Belknap , 7 miles away