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Put-in NH

Class II Put In

Saco - East Branch - Route 302 at Lower Bartlett (NH)

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Gauge Conditions

Saco River at River Street, at Bartlett, NH Downstream Primary

Runnable: 4.5 – 7.0 FT

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Class II Put In

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The class II put in is located at the far end of the National Forest Road (coord 44 11.397, -71 07.795). From Route 302, turn onto Town Hall Road. Follow it up all the way into and past the National Forest Gate (3.35 miles), turn left 2.5 miles furthur on. You'll immediately pass over Slippery Brook (the main tributary of the river). Continue on another 3.35 miles (9.2 total), passing over the river, then to the end of the road and trailhead. The put-in is a short walk down the trail.

Location

Other Rapids on This Run (10)

Class II Section

Class II Section

Class V Put In

Class V Section

Class V Section

Class IV (Upper) Put In

Class IV (Upper) Put In

First drop on Slippery Brook.

First drop on Slippery Brook.

Class V Takeout

Class V Takeout

Confluence of the two channels

Confluence of the two channels

Class IV (Lower) Put In

Class IV (Lower) Put In

Rapid on lower section.

Rapid on lower section.

Route 302 Takeout and Gage

Route 302 Takeout and Gage

Type

Put-in

Mile Marker

0.0 mi

Directions

Route 302 at Lower Bartlett

Saco - East Branch

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater