| Difficulty | IV |
| Length | 4.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | n/a |
| Gauge | Peabody River at Gorham, New Hampshire |
| Flow Rate as of 40 minutes | 34 cfsbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | May 4, 2018 |
Wide open stream bed with cobble stones.
The gauge is new. The flow range is an estimate based on the 75th percentile. If you run this section please leave a comment with more flow beta.
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May 21, 2020
The Peabody is an under appreciated run fed by Mount Washington snowmelt. At low-medium levels (400-800 cfs), it is mostly a Class III paddle (although I have not paddled below the Route 16 bridge or above the picnic area). The lack of distinct rapids (aside from a defined bedrock rapid above the Route 16 bridge) is more than made up by clear water, consistent rapids, and wonderful views of the Presidentials. It is a friendly, scenic run to tack on to the end of a spring ski day. It is possible - and worth it - to put in above the campground at road side parking area about a mile upstream. Likely further up as well.