Cold
2. Vilas Pool to Alstead
| Difficulty | III-IV |
| Length | 0.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Cold River at High Street, at Alstead, Nh |
| Flow Rate as of 36 minutes | 67 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 4, 2018 |
River Description
This is a quick-hit section that's prime for laps.
Scout from the road on the drive up. The majority of the run is a typcial cobble streambed with a few constrictions and ledge rapids. Less than a mile later you're at the takeout and ready to go again.
The gauge is located at the takeout of Section 2. The flow range is an estimate based on the 75th percentile. If you run the Cold please leave comments with more beta and feedback on the flow range.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Access Point
Take Out
Distance: 0.7 mi
Access Point
Trip Reports
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At 400 CFS, the river was runnable and slightly boney. I would perfer a little more cush, but still had a good time.