Cold

3. Alstead to Drewsville

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DifficultyII
Length2.3 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeCold River at High Street, at Alstead, Nh
Flow Rate as of 33 minutes
123 cfsbelow recommended
Reach Info Last UpdatedMay 4, 2018

River Description

A short and straightforward run.

The gauge is located at the put in. 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

Take Out

Distance: 2 mi
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Emily Barr

May 10, 2025


Ran the river from the park in Alstead after the class 3 section to Walpole. River was 1750 CFS - high, just starting to be in the trees in low spots. Mostly class 2 but with bigger wave trains. The eddy above the gorge was big enough to calmly portage but you DO NOT want to miss the eddy, ever, at any level. Be sharp. The current is pulling strong to the gorge. Put back in below the gorge. Some class 3 right after, followed again by 2. At this high level, there are some class 3 sections before making it to walpole but all have class 2 sneaks.