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Playspot NH Class IV

Frieght Train

Contoocook - 2. Hillsborough to Henniker (NH)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 6.0 – 15.0 FT

A bit boney, but enjoyable.

Photo
Frieght Train
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Long rapid with large holes. Stay in the middle to avoid nasty pourovers and pinning spots along both shores. All holes in the middle can be punched but may flip you. At levels above 9.5 there is a nice surfing wave on river left about 3/4 of the way through the rapid.
The map on the right shows the old take out prior to June of 2004. Be aware this takeout could shortly or may even be now posted "No tresspassing". The new take out is river left 3/4 of a mile further downstream just past the twin truss bridges.

Location
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
1.9 mi
Directions
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2. Hillsborough to Henniker
Contoocook
III-IV 3.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater