New Hampshire whitewater, Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch Carroll county, Above York Pond Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     2 miles   The starting point is not too far from Berlin, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch in New Hampshire is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Carroll County and the water flowing gracefully down Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch attract people from near and far. Getting some good     exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in New Hampshire is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. 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. The Above York Pond Road section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find   lots of paddling spots. When you're paddling down a White Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch without visiting Moose Brook State Park, and Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch is a spot with many visitors from Jefferson. Just can't get enough of the White Mountains. Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch you discover magnificent locations like Willard Notch, and don't leave Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch without first going for a hike along the Upper Ammonoosuc Trail. Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch, Above York Pond Road 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 Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch.   Whitewater Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch: Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch, Carroll County, 0 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (Above York Pond Road) Androscoggin River, Coos County, 10 miles away       Class II - 2.4 miles long (Pontook) Peabody River - West Branch, Coos County, 11 miles away       Class V - 5.5 miles long (Chandler Brook to Peabody River) Israel River, Coos County, 12 miles away       Class II - 4.7 miles long (Riverton to Lancaster) Ammonoosuc River, Coos County, 13 miles away       Class V - 4 miles long (Upper) Ammonoosuc River, Grafton County, 13 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bretton Woods to Twin Mountain) Peabody River, Coos County, 13 miles away       Class IV - 5 miles long (Route 16 to Gorham) Dry River, Coos County, 16 miles away       Class V - 1.5 miles long (Dry River Trail to Dry River Campground) Phillips Brook, Coos County, 16 miles away       Class III - -blank- miles long (Milan) Pemigewasset River - North Fork, Grafton County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V - 12.4 miles long (Lincoln)   Ski Areas Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch: Bretton Woods, New Hampshire , 14 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 10 lifts, 100 runs Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire , 15 miles away, 2112 foot drop, 4 lifts, 47 runs Balsams Wilderness, New Hampshire , 18 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 14 runs Black Mountain, New Hampshire , 21 miles away, 1100 foot drop, 4 lifts, 40 runs Attitash Bear Peak, New Hampshire , 23 miles away, 1750 foot drop, 11 lifts, 78 runs Cranmore Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 10 lifts, 39 runs Cannon Mountain, New Hampshire , 28 miles away, 2180 foot drop, 9 lifts, 72 runs Waterville Valley, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2020 foot drop, 11 lifts, 52 runs Loon Mountain, New Hampshire , 29 miles away, 2100 foot drop, 10 lifts, 45 runs Sunday River, Maine , 36 miles away, 2340 foot drop, 18 lifts, 128 runs   Hotels Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch: Cabot Inn Suites, Lancaster , 13 miles away Omni Mount Washington Resort, Bretton Woods , 13 miles away Omni Bretton Arms Mount Washington, Bretton Woods , 13 miles away Top Notch Inn, Gorham , 13 miles away The Lodge At Bretton Woods, Bretton Woods , 13 miles away   Campgrounds Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch: Unknown Pond Trailcamp, Jefferson, 2 miles away Rogers Ledge Trailcamp, Jefferson, 4 miles away Nay Pond Campground, West Milan, 6 miles away   Trails Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch: York Pond Trail, Coos , 3 miles away Upper Ammonoosuc Trail, Coos , 3 miles away Mount Cabot Trail, Coos , 4 miles away Pond of Safety Trail, Coos , 5 miles away Bog Dam Trail, Coos , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch: Moose Brook State Park, New Hampshire , 10 miles away Mt. Washington State Park, New Hampshire , 12 miles away Crawford Notch State Park, New Hampshire , 14 miles away   Golf Courses Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch: Waumbek Golf Club, Jefferson , 10 miles away Androscoggin Valley Country Club Garage, Gorham , 11 miles away Androscoggin Valley Country, Gorham , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Upper Ammonoosuc River - West Branch Cedar Pond, Coos , 8 miles away Head Pond, Coos , 10 miles away Millsfield Pond, Coos , 15 miles away