Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Little Squam Lake and Squam River - from Holderness NH to Ashland NH Rating: Two Stars - This route combines the picturesque Little Squam River following it to its outlet via under a covered bridge. Paddle time was 1 hour 2 minutes and this route can be paddled roundtrip.   Put in at Route 113 ramp   in Holderness NH. Take out at River Street   in Ashland NH. Estimated trip distance   = 2+ miles Squam Lake   Dam Squam River   Covered Bridge Squam Lakes Natural   Science Center Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: NH Govt: Squam Lakes Bathymetry Map NH Govt: Squam Lakes Bathymetry Map (cached copy) Squam Lakes Natural Science Center (will open in another window) Number of original photos on this page : 53 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the public ramp on Route 113 in Holderness NH. Trip date is June 2020. The Boston Kayaker launching on Squam Lake. The Boston Kayaker's wife. She will get me at the takeout later . . . From the launch ramp, I turned right towards Little Squam Lake. Approaching the center of Holderness where the Route 3 bridge goes over the Squam River. Paddling under the Route 3 bridge over the Squam River. Entering Little Squam River. I will follow the shoreline on my right . . . Green mountains on the south side of Little Squam Lake. A waterfront house under construction. Looking to my left. I can now see the covered bridge. Approaching the covered bridge. Now entering the Squam River, outlet of the Squam Lakes. I can now see the buoys of the Squam River Dam. Take is on left just before that. Paddle time is 1 hour 2 minutes.