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Playspot NH Class IV

Frieght Train

American Whitewater 43.1609, -71.8557

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Gauge Conditions

Contoocook River near Henniker, NH Upstream Primary

Runnable: 6.0 – 15.0 FT

A bit boney, but enjoyable.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Long rapid with large holes. Stay in the middle to avoid nasty pourovers and pinning spots along both shores. All holes in the middle can be punched but may flip you. At levels above 9.5 there is a nice surfing wave on river left about 3/4 of the way through the rapid.
The map on the right shows the old take out prior to June of 2004. Be aware this takeout could shortly or may even be now posted "No tresspassing". The new take out is river left 3/4 of a mile further downstream just past the twin truss bridges.