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Waterfall NH Class IV

Kimballs Falls

Cocheco - Watson Rd to Whittier St (NH)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 275.0 – 1,500.0 CFS
Photo
Kimballs Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Kimballs Falls is a technical Class IV drop featuring a steep 12-foot vertical descent with a narrow entry and a complex landing zone that demands precise boat positioning. Paddlers must navigate a tight, boulder-strewn approach and commit to a clean line down the center to avoid dangerous pin spots and undercut rocks on the river's edges. The rapid's powerful hydraulics and limited margin for error make it a consequential run that requires advanced boat control and quick decision-making.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.9 mi
Directions
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Watson Rd to Whittier St
Cocheco
II(IV) 2.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater