Suncook, New Hampshire, US
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2. Pittsfield to North Chichester
| Usual Difficulty |
I-II+(III) (for normal flows) |
| Length |
6 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
20 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
30 fpm |
Gauge Information
River Description
The Suncook is a nice medium sized river with class I-II+ rapids. The river usually runs in late
March and April. The river starts out with quickwater and a few easy rapids. The action picks up as
you approach the bridge at Webster Mills. Take out and scout this drop, the best route is usually
right of center avoiding a wide hole. In high water this section can reach class III in difficulty.
Below the bridge the river widens and can get rather shallow in low water.
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Last Updated: 2002-04-01 17:24:13
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User Comments
the larger rapid and the takeout at Websters Mills. Due to the easy nature of the river it makes a
good learning and teaching ground for beginning kayakers and un-seasoned canoeists who can opt to
takeout and easily portage the final drop. There are two or so destinct class I rapids just above
the larger rapid at the takeout. The biggest challenge here is manuvering your boat arround a few
rocks in the current. Novice paddlers can easily take out on river left just above the final rapid
- from here it is just a short cary to the parking on the road. This portage makes for a great
vantage point to watch experienced class II paddlers run the final drops before and under the
bridge. Seasoned paddlers looking for a thrill will be dissapointed by this run, although the
takeout and \"websters mills\" rapid make for a centrally located play spot up to class II+ in high
water. asa@unity.edu