Kayaking & Canoeing

This region offers a wide variety of lakes and rivers for canoeing opportunities. Many places offer rentals of both including availability at Echo Lake. River ratings: (F) Flat water; (Q) Quickwater ; (I) Very Easy; (II) Easy; (III) Medium; (IV) Difficult; (V) Expert; (VI) Extreme

Ammonoosuc River
Littleton-Woodsville, put in below dam Take out at covered bridge, 24.5 miles. Best at high waters Quick water(some current) to level III(medium)

Connecticut River
Moore Dam Reservoir to Woodsvile NH
Put in below Moore Dam take out at bridge in Woodsville, 34 miles. Must portage around 3 dams,F-II

Gale River, Hamm Branch
Franconia, put in below bridge on Rte 116 and takeout at Jesseman Rd Truss bridge,8.5 miles. Level I,II Best in high water

Echo Lake
Rte 93 exit 34B Tram Exit. Launch is in left side of parking lot. F,Q

Profile Lake
Rte 93 south, parking lot just south of Profile Lake,launch on left F,Q

Streeter Pond
Take a left off Rte 116 heading north on Streeter Pond Rd. Boat launch is a left after you pass the pond,F,Q

Pearl Lake
Rte 177 north take a left onto Pearl Lake Rd F,Q

Long Pond
Benton, Rte 166 south, left on Rte 112, right on Rte 116,first left on North abd South Rd(dirt) Pond on left F,Q

Moore Dam Reservoir
Littleton, Rt3 93 north to exit 44, Rte 135 north, launch on left F,Q

Pemigewasset River
Woodstock - West Campton, put in at parking lot, take out at bridge near gravel mill, 13miles Q,I,II

For other places to go kayaking & canoeing in the region go to:

www.Trails.com

www.Riverfacts.com