Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Contoocook River - from Henniker NH to Hopkinton NH Rating: Two-and-a-Half Stars - Very green stretch of river and mostly undeveloped. When we paddled in mid-July, there were 2 rocky spots I have to get out and push and a few more that are scratchy. Paddling time is 2 hours and 1 minute.   Put in at Ramsdell Road   brige in Henniker NH. Take out off Route 127   in Hopkinton NH. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Hopkinton   Dam Public boat ramp   - alternate access Covered bridges on   the Contoocook Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: US Army Corps of Engineers: Contoocook River Interpretive Guide US Army Corps of Engineers: Along the Contoocook River Brouchure US Army Corps of Engineers: Along the Contoocook River Brouchure (cached copy) NH Wildlife Journal: A Peaceful Paddle NH Wildlife Journal: A Peaceful Paddle (cached copy) Wikipedia: Contoocook River Number of original photos on this page : 75 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the southeast side of Ramsdell Road bridge in Henniker NH. Trip date is July 2020. Looking downstream from the Ramsdell Bridge. The 200-feet or so of river from the bridge is a rock garden. The launch is at right at the end of the parking area. Today's kayak buddies, the Boston Kayaker's wife and puppies Saco and Sebec. Just launched on Contoocook River from the Rumsdell Bridge put in. We will paddle a one-way trip to Hopkinton past the Route 9 bridge. Rapids ahead. Looking behind the rapids . . . The Boston Kayaker and Sebec on Contoocook River. A pair of kayakers on the Contoocook River. Another kayaker on the Contoocook. The boat ramp on River Road. We can now see the Route 9 bridge. Past the Route 9 bridge, the old bridge abutments marks the take-out. Landed. Paddle time is 2 hours and 1 minute. This take-out is overgrown with brush. Our red 4Runner waiting for us. The takeout can be reached from Route 127 in Hopkinton NH, a dirt road with a closed gate.