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Waterfall NH Class V

Horrendous

Blackwater - Route 127 to Snyder's Mill (NH)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 250.0 – 1,800.0 CFS

removed old non working gauge

Photo
Horrendous
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Horrendous is a steep, technical Class V waterfall rapid with a complex entry and multiple hazardous hydraulic features. The main line requires precise navigation through a narrow chute with significant vertical drop, surrounded by undercut rocks and a powerful recirculating hole at the base that demands expert-level boat control and precise paddle placement. Swimmers face extreme risk due to the rapid's confined nature and potential for prolonged underwater entrapment.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Route 127 to Snyder's Mill
Blackwater
II-IV 3.9 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater