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1. Suncook dam to Center BarnsteadClass I-II
2.3 Miles
Avg Gradient 18 fpm
Max Gradient 25 fpm
Upper Suncook
Upper Suncook Photo by Mark Lacroix taken 4/6/03 @ Medium Gauge Information
River DescriptionA nice easy river in south central NH. Put in just below the Lower Suncook lake dam. The river is relatively narrow only about 40 feet wide. Look out for overhanging trees and strainers that force paddlers to pick their routes precisely.The river starts out with easy class I/II rapids. These rapids continue past the old and then new route 28 bridges. After the campground along river right the river slackens to quikwater for approximately 1/2 mile. A sharp right hand corner marks the toughest rapid on this river section. Class II rapids start just above the route 126 bridge and continue 1/4 mile down to the Depot street bridge takeout. Takeout on river right above the bridge or river left below. Directions Put in From southern NH take interstate 93 north to Concord NH Take exit 15 (NH route 4 / 393) east towards Loudon/Portsmouth 10 miles to the Epson traffic circle take NH rt 28 north Approximately 9 miles take a left on East Beauty Hill road just after the intersection of NH route 126 1/4 mile take a right on old route 28 Just after the bridge over the Suncook take a left on the dam access road 1/4 mile to the putin just below the dam. Take out Go back to the intersction NH route 28 & 126 Take a left to Center Barnstead 1/2 mile take a right on Depot road at the convenience store and Suncook River Canoe & Kayak. 1/8 mile to take out at the bidge over Suncook StreamTeam Status: Verified
Last Updated: 2003-04-07 12:50:10
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NWRI - Suncook 1. Suncook dam to Center Barnstead (mobile)