Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Rapid NH Class III

Rowans

Saco River - 1.) Crawford Notch to Bartlett (along Hwy 302) · NH

American Whitewater 44.1110, -71.3519

Save this feature with the run it belongs to.

Gauge Conditions

Saco River at River Street, at Bartlett, NH Downstream Primary
Runnable: 650.0 – 5,500.0 CFS

This level is just an estimate at this time, as more information comes in we will update the range.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Rowans
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Shortly below the gorge is a series of short but intense drops one after another. Most are short less than 50 yards long but blend together in a long complicated rapid in high water. The rapids become a little easier after the first railroad bridge crossing.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class III
Mile Marker
0.2 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
1.) Crawford Notch to Bartlett (along Hwy 302)
Saco River
III-IV 6.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater