NH Rte. 101 Bridge to Wilton (Trash Dump rapids)Class III
1.25 Miles
Avg Gradient 60 fpm
Max Gradient 75 fpm
Gauge Information
Souhegan
River DescriptionTechnical info
Put in elevation........420'
Take out elevation......335'
Total drop..............85'
Average drop/mile.......60'
Distance................1.4 miles
River width average.....35'
River geology...........schists, small boulders, some ledge especially at
Horseshoe falls
River water quality.....neutral to good, clarity; neutral to dark. Some
leaching from dump.
Scenery.................Poor, upper reaches pass dump, lower reaches extend
into the Wilton urban area. Middle section good.
Wildlife................Occasional deer, merganzers, beaver
DirectionsPut inFrom Manchester NH take state route 101 west approximately 25 miles.Just pass the town of Wilton state route 31 merges with 101 continue west pass this intersection approximately 1.2 miles. After passing the Wilton recycling center pull into a small parking area on the left just before the bridge over the river. Take outHead back in the direction you just came from back to the intersection with route 101/31.Take a left here on 31 north then take a right on Mill street at the bottom of the hill. Pull into the parking lot for Label Art manufacturing company on your left. Park on the downstream side behind the building. StreamTeam Status: verified
Last Updated: 2008-04-14 23:23:46
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