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Rapid NH Class III

Rowans

Saco River - 1.) Crawford Notch to Bartlett (along Hwy 302) (NH)

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Gauge Conditions
Saco River at River Street, at Bartlett, NH Downstream Primary
Runnable: 650.0 – 5,500.0 CFS

This level is just an estimate at this time, as more information comes in we will update the range.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Rowans
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Shortly below the gorge is a series of short but intense drops one after another. Most are short less than 50 yards long but blend together in a long complicated rapid in high water. The rapids become a little easier after the first railroad bridge crossing.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
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1.) Crawford Notch to Bartlett (along Hwy 302)
Saco River
III-IV 6.3 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater