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Rapid NH Class IV

Middle gorge

Gale River - Franconia to Ammonoosuc (NH)

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Gauge Conditions
Ammonoosuc River at Bethlehem Junction, NH Upstream Primary
Runnable: 3.1 – 3.5 FT

Based on user comments

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Middle gorge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
There are several ledge drops through the middle gorge the most difficult comes shortly after the Upper gorge drop. There is a 3' to 4' vertical drop on river right that creates a nasty hydraulic at its base. Run far right and paddle hard through the hole. After this drop there a several more ledge drops mostly in the 2' to 3' range. All these can be boat scouted.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.3 mi
Directions
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Franconia to Ammonoosuc
Gale River
II-IV 3.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater