Pemigewasset, New Hampshire, US
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2) Indian Head–East Branch confluence
| Usual Difficulty |
II-IV (for normal flows) |
| Length |
4.25 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
76 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
100 fpm |
Gauge Information
River Description
This section of the Pemi is not run often. Its season is relatively short, usually April into early
May. When it is running boaters often head to the East Branch, Swift, Ammo and other area rivers.
This section of the Pemi lies just below the class V upper Pemi. It runs parallel to a tourist
corridor with motels, restaurants and other businesses just out of site from the river. There are a
couple class IV boulder drops in the first mile of the run, there is a class IV ledge drop about
1/2 mile upstream from the takeout behind Truant's Tavern on Main street in Woodstock. Most of the
rest of the river is class II with several harder sections above and below the Interstate overpass.
There is one short portage over a dam 1/4 mile below the bridge at Clarks Trading Post.
Technical Info
Put in elevation........1000'
Take out elevation......679'
Total drop..............321'
Average drop/mile.......76'
Distance................4.25 miles
River width average.....30'
River geology...........Medium granite boulders, some ledge
River water quality.....Excellent, crystal clear,
Scenery.................Parallels tourist corridor, some businesses
from river. Road ocassionally visible
Wildlife................Occasional deer, moose, trained black bears, tourist
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2010-05-27 09:41:16
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User Comments
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,