Ossipee

Lake Ossipee to Kezar Falls, Maine

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DifficultyI-II
Length10.6 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
Reach Info Last UpdatedMay 4, 2018

River Description

The most difficult rapids on this section are shortly after the put in, up to class II just before the first bridge crossing. From the bridge down the river gets much easier, mostly quickwater alternating with a few class I rips.

There is a new gauge for this section. No observations have been made yet to help correlate flow to runnability. If you are in the area or run this section please report any beta in a comment below.

Previously the Ossipee River NHDES gage was used for levels on this section. Minimum 500 cfs. Lake Ossipee is drawn down in the fall and usually brings the river up to 800 cfs.


River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi

Take Out

Distance: 10 mi
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Drew Kmiec
Drew Kmiec

Mar 14, 2009


Ice Yacthing the Ossipee early/mid March, just upriver of the boat launch on Rt 153/25 intersection in Freedom.

Drew Kmiec
Drew Kmiec

Mar 7, 2009


March 7th, 2009, Pat & Rob below Huntress Bridge Rip. Not too much of a rip in low flow, pretty decent in early and rainy seasons. Just downriver of Steve's Market before the Maine line underneath Huntress Bridge Rd.
Rob playing under Huntress Bridge on Ossipee River in Freedom, NH