Gauge Conditions

Smith River near Bristol, NH Downstream Primary

Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Old Nate is a hole formed by a low head dam just upstream of the take out. It is rather hard to see from above until you are right up upon it. You will be able to recognize its location by the take out bridge located on Bristol Hill Road. At low to medium levels it is a fairly good playhole. There is good escape out of the hole on eather side of it.