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Rapid NH Class IV+

Hairpin Rapid

Lamprey - Upper Lamprey (NH)

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Gauge Conditions
Lamprey River at Langford Road, at Raymond, NH Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Hairpin Rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The third major drop (location 43" 07.775', -71" 13.812') starts as a left turn as you come thru the forest. The river gets very steep and narrow with two ledges on the right and a swift narrow channel on the left with big waves. Halfway down the river makes an abrupt hairpin turn to the right. A river right route into an eddy between the two ledges is recommended otherwise you may to get swept into the trees by the swift current on the left at high water. Exit the eddy at the edge of the second ledge letting the hole help you navigate the hairpin turn and finish the rapid. Scouting this rapid is recommended (either side is OK); portaging is easily done along a path on river right.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV+
Mile Marker
1.9 mi
Directions
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Upper Lamprey
Lamprey
IV 3.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater