The Best Kayak/Canoe Trails in New Hampshire (United States)

Baker River

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Distance

7.60nm

Elevation +

59f

TrailRank

51

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Rented a canoe from Plymouth Ski and Sport in Plymouth. Adam, Zippy, and I took a leisurely paddle down the Baker River tothe Ramp at the new Rotary Riverfront Park in Plymouth. About 8.7 miles in just under 3 hours. ...

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Connecticut River 06/29/2012

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Distance

14.96nm

Elevation +

59f

TrailRank

36

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Lovely day, saw a bald eagle, 3 osprey, lots of great blue herons, loons. We hit 10 mph in our sea kayaks near the Passumpsic river mouth.

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Squam Lake

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Distance

11.06nm

Elevation +

56f

TrailRank

34

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Paddling Squam Lake, Columbus Day, 2013. There is a measured mile on Squam Lake. I have the buoys as waypoints.

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Moon Island 10/25/13

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Distance

11.74nm

Elevation +

151f

TrailRank

33

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Had the lake and Moon Island to ourselves. The Squam Lakes Assn. campsites are very heavily used during the summer but it easy to get a spot this time of the year and there are no bugs and plenty of firewood. it was quit...

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Squam Lake 8/27/11

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Distance

10.36nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

33

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Last paddle before Hurricaine Irene. The numbers on the buoys have no navigational significance, only a unique identifier required by the software. All standard disclaimers apply: IIRC. YRMV. IMHO. FWIW. HYOH. No warr...

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Connecticut River 06/30/2012

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Distance

20.95nm

Elevation +

171f

TrailRank

31

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Second day out. The river was way down as we left Dodge Falls so we only got about 1 mph from the current to about a mile above Woodsville. There it got more fun as we zipped along for about 3/4 of a mile. The much stori...

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20140816 Garland Pond

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Distance

5.03nm

Elevation +

30f

TrailRank

29

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Numbered waypoints are low beaver dams, easily paddled over. Very nice pond quiet once you get away from the road.

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Long Pond

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Distance

3.96nm

Elevation +

128f

TrailRank

28

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Rough trip in, about 3 miles on a rough unpaved road. The long pond road from the south is gated and cannot be accessed from the south and route 25. It must be accessed from the north and routes 112 and 116.

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20160924 Third Connecticut Lake

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Distance

2.98nm

Elevation +

177f

TrailRank

26

Third Connecticut Lake was lovely. Bit of a cold and windy day. But the Autumn colors are starting. Good day to launch the new kayak build, a Guillemot L.

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Squam Lake 8/27/11''

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Distance

10.36nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

26

Some more buoys and waypoints in the central part of Squam Lake. Last paddle before Hurricaine Irene. The numbers on the buoys have no navigational significance, only a unique identifier required by the software. All ...

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Pemigewasset River

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Distance

8.47nm

Elevation +

16f

TrailRank

25

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After 2 solid days of heavy rain the Pemi was fantastic. we averaged about 6 mph for the 10 miles from Robins Nest road to Blair Bridge and the Country Cow Launch. We saw a hundred or more kayakers and tubers out there t...

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Second Connecticut Lake 9/24/2016

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Distance

3.80nm

Elevation +

305f

TrailRank

23

Windy out there, but a nice day. For the season, the water level in this reservoir has been lowered by about 6 feet.

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Squam Lake 8/27/11'

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Distance

10.36nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

22

Some more buoys and waypoints in the central part of Squam Lake. Last paddle before Hurricaine Irene. The numbers on the buoys have no navigational significance, only a unique identifier required by the software. All ...

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Lower Ashuelot River Race 5/3/2015

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Distance

9.82nm

Elevation +

190f

TrailRank

19

11.3 statute miles. 600 cubic feet per second. I was told that 425 needed for safe run. I expected to hit bottom and damage my boat during this race, but did not hit once. Did not even hear my rudder kick up. I have to s...

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Wentworth to Plymouth Baker River

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Distance

19.51nm

Elevation +

210f

TrailRank

19

04/19/2014. River levels quite high and 1.5-2 mph current. Only class 1 rapids however there are a lot of downed trees that can snag. One of us flipped his kayak one a downed branch and had to be picked up. Water temps i...

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20150704 Contoocook River Race

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Distance

4.24nm

Elevation +

82f

TrailRank

19

4.9 mile Contoocook River Race held this year. weather fo r the race was perfect though it did start raining, shortly after it ended. Well run, current about 0.8 mph (last year about .3 mph). Course roughly 300 feet shor...

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NE Squam Lake 8/4/14

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Distance

8.42nm

Elevation +

36f

TrailRank

17

Got caught in a brief but intense downpour up near Kent Island.

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Wickwas Lake

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Distance

6.85nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

16

05-MAY-18 04:17:00 PM - big loop from the public launch. winds were strong in our faces at many points.

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Pemi River 7/21/12

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Distance

10.59nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

16

The pemi was quite low on this day but the water levels increased by the Route 3 Bridge near Ashland. Great paddle all in all.

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Pemigewasset River Bathymetric Chart

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Distance

17.94nm

Elevation +

600f

TrailRank

12

The water level of the Pemigewasset River up river of the Ayers Island Dam in Bristol, New Hampshire is regulated by Eversource hydro group. In September and October of 2015 Eversource dropped the water level 7' in order...

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Squam Lake from the SLA 8/26/11

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Distance

3.37nm

Elevation +

3f

TrailRank

12

Some more buoys and waypoints in the central part of Squam Lake. The numbers on the buoys have no navigational significance, only a unique identifier required by the software. All standard disclaimers apply: IIRC. YRM...

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Wickwas lake

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Distance

2.33nm

Elevation +

20f

TrailRank

9

Out on that day to scope out the blueberry crop on the islands. Looks like a bumper crop this year. Usually ready by mid July.

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