Rapid NH Class III

Sawyer Rock

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

Monitor this Rapid

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

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Fairly straighforward but look out for ledge hole at the bottom that can have a rather strong backwash. The rapid can be identified by a smooth ledge rock (Sawyer's) on river right as the river turns to the left. The boulder strewn drop above Sawyer's rock requires a little skill to navigate. This is a popular swimming hole in the summer.