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Hazard NH Class IV

Eighth Major Drop

Pemigewasset, East Branch - Franconia Falls to Woodstock. (NH)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
East Branch Pemigewasset River at Lincoln, NH Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Eighth Major Drop
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
At the eighth major drop the river splits; the majority of the current flows left thru a steep narrow channel (currently blocked by a strainer). A small amount of current goes right. A manditory portage is currently required here.
Location
Type
Hazard
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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Franconia Falls to Woodstock.
Pemigewasset, East Branch
IV 9.0 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater