Kayaking & Canoeing
This region offers a wide variety of lakes and rivers for kayaking and canoeing opportunities. Many places offer rentals of both including availability at Echo Lake. Kayaking guided tours are available at the following site.
Still Waters Run Deep Kayaking
376 Coppermine Road, Monroe, NH 03771
603-638-3017
info@stillwatersrundeepkayaking.com
 We offer guided kayaking adventures on the quiet waters of New Hampshire and Vermont. Bring the whole family or come with a group of friends for an unforgettable experience. Explore the beauty of New Hampshire’s White Mountains and the breathtaking Green Mountains of Vermont. All are designed for you to experience nature like never before. Consider it a chance to reconnect with your body, soul and mind in order to lead a more present, centered life. Reserve a tour by speaking with us directly by phone or e-mail. We are  fully insured and our tour guides are trained in Kayak Safety and Rescue by the Eastern Mountain Sports Kayak Instructor School. Our custom tours and group rates are available for groups of 2 to 6. All tours include equipment, transportation to and from the water or trail, professional guides, basic kayaking instruction, and lunch.
Opportunities for canoeing and kayaking around area rivers, lakes and ponds are listed beow and rated as follows:
River ratings: (F) Flat water; (Q) Quickwater; (I) Very Easy; (II) Easy; (III) Medium; (IV) Difficult; (V) Expert; (VI) Extreme
Ammonoosuc River
Littleton-Woodsville, put in below dam Take out at covered bridge, 24.5 miles. Best at high waters Quick water(some current) to level III(medium)
Connecticut River
Moore Dam Reservoir to Woodsvile NH
Put in below Moore Dam take out at bridge in Woodsville, 34 miles. Must portage around 3 dams,F-II
Gale River, Hamm Branch
Franconia, put in below bridge on Rte 116 and takeout at Jesseman Rd Truss bridge,8.5 miles. Level I,II Best in high water
Echo Lake
Rte 93 exit 34B Tram Exit. Launch is in left side of parking lot. F,Q
Profile Lake
Rte 93 south, parking lot just south of Profile Lake,launch on left F,Q
Streeter Pond
Take a left off Rte 116 heading north on Streeter Pond Rd. Boat launch is a left after you pass the pond,F,Q
Pearl Lake
Rte 177 north take a left onto Pearl Lake Rd F,Q
Long Pond
Benton, Rte 166 south, left on Rte 112, right on Rte 116,first left on North abd South Rd(dirt) Pond on left F,Q
Moore Dam Reservoir
Littleton, Rt3 93 north to exit 44, Rte 135 north, launch on left F,Q
Pemigewasset River
Woodstock - West Campton, put in at parking lot, take out at bridge near gravel mill, 13miles Q,I,II
For other places to go kayaking & canoeing in the region go to:
www.Trails.com
www.Riverfacts.com
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