Contoocook

Figured I should add a report for packrafting. We put-in at the end of Freight Train (around a half-mile above the twin bridges), and took out in the right eddy after Ramsdell Bridge. Ran twice. Good level for packrafting - decent control of the boats around the dam to get in middle channel under bridge and avoid rocks on river right. Some nice curling waves. Were a bit leary of metal, but didn't find any. Had to be careful of broken bottles at takeout steps - there is a really nice takeout at the river right eddy - nice steps - below Ramsdell Bridge.

The take-out is on Ramsdell Rd, off of 114. From town, go down 114 for about 1/2 mile, then Left on Ramsdell. There is a small park at the bridge with plenty of parking.

Seven of us ran this river today (3/18/2012). There were no strainers or any other debris to look out for. We had a nice float down the first section and plenty of play on the lower section.