Ammonoosuc, New Hampshire, US
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4. Twin Mountain to Pierce bridge
| Usual Difficulty |
II-III (for normal flows) |
| Length |
2.9 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
41 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
48 fpm |
Gauge Information
River Description
This is a nice intermediate run in the Northern White Mountains of NH. The most difficult rapid
(Boat Breaker) is at the end of this run near the take out.
Technical info
Put in elevation........1286'
Take out elevation......1167'
Total drop..............119'
1st mile................46'
2nd mile................30'
2.9 mile................43' (48' average)
Average drop/mile.......41'
Distance................2.9 miles
River width average.....70'
River geology...........Small to medium granite boulders
River water quality.....good to excellent, clarity good.
Scenery.................Nice Mountain scenery, most of this stretch runs away
from the road.
Wildlife................Deer, hawks, moose, beavers.
StreamTeam Status: Verified
Last Updated: 2006-11-05 17:56:17
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User Comments
is currently clear of strainers and debris. We had an enjoyable run. Lots of surf and technical
eddy hopping. Enjoy, Steve Jacques, Bartlett, NH
damage throughout the region, the worst in over 100 years. More than half the rivers in Vermont and
northern New Hampshire recorded their highest flow levels ever. Many roads, guardrails, power
lines, bridges, trees and other debris now litter several rivers throughout the region. River beds
have been scoured and changed course, many new strainers make navigation problematic at best and
downright dangerous at worse. Please realize that the river description you see here may not match
current situation after the floods. Use common sense and when in doubt scout especially on blind
drops. Also, if you run this river in the next year or so please comment on its navigability, even
if there are no problems this will be very helpful. Please report any new strainers or changes to
the rapids that will impact future boating. Thank you,