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Rapid NH Class IV

Powerhouse Rapid

American Whitewater 44.3170, -71.7133

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Gauge Conditions

Runnable: 3.1 – 6.0 FT

Photo

Powerhouse Rapid
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Description

 Your group may drop boats and continue to walk the trail to scout the long rapid.  Once settled in an eddy at the top, wend your way across to river-right and catch a wide eddy.  This offers a better view of the rest of the rapid.  Again, work your way to another eddy on river right, then an eddy on river left crossing the strong currents and avoiding boulders and holes.  The last section requires a zig-zag maneuver through a shallow pour-over that will bobble your boat and push you into a boulder in river center just above a large pool, great for recovery if anyone swims above.  The river takes a sharp right turn and there are three more small drops with several large eddies in between.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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5. Pierce bridge to NH 116
Ammonoosuc
II-IV 7.4 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater