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Rapid NH Class IV

Lava rapid

Gale River - Franconia to Ammonoosuc (NH)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 3.1 – 3.5 FT

Based on user comments

Photo
Lava rapid
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Lava rapid is created where the river cuts through a basalt lava dike. There is a 2' to 3' entrance drop into a small eddy. From here you can scout the drop. Running down the middle or left will lead you directly into a fairly large hole. The right side of the drop is gaurded by a piece of ledge that creates a large roostertail. The best route is starting from the middle of the channel and run towards the right just skirting the roster tail ledge.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.6 mi
Directions
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Franconia to Ammonoosuc
Gale River
II-IV 3.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater