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Rapid NH Class IV

Upper Loon Rapid

Pemigewasset, East Branch - Franconia Falls to Woodstock. (NH)

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Gauge Conditions
East Branch Pemigewasset River at Lincoln, NH Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 3,000.0 CFS
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Description
Just before reaching Loon Mountain Ski Area, and shortly after the end of Culvert Rapid in a longish, pushy, technical rapid.  The river is wide open here and there are multiple channels and routes.  The huge number of large boulders and holes require constant maneuvering.  This is the longest difficult stretch on the river.  Go left at the bottom and take out to scout Loon Mountain Rapid.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
5.1 mi
Directions
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Franconia Falls to Woodstock.
Pemigewasset, East Branch
IV 9.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater