Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Pemigewasset River - in New Hampton NH


Rating: One-and-a-Half Stars - This stretch of the Pemi is pure greenery. Cannot find a spot to land on though. We kayaked to the dam and back. Padde time is 2 hours 2 minutes.

  Put in at Mooney Clark Landing on
  Route 104 in New Hampton NH.
Paddle down on Pemigewasset
  River to dam and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 6+ miles
Ayers Island
  Dam
"Pemigewasset" means "narrow
  and shallow swift current".

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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The Mooney Clark landing on Route 104 in New Hampton NH.
Trip date is June 2020.


Our pets Saco and Sebec joining for the ride.


Just launched on Pemigewasset River and veered right to the Route 104 bridge.








Paddling under the Route 104 bridge over the Pemigewasset River.


The Boston Kayaker on Pemigewasset River.
















































































Shore break.
































Approaching the top of the Ayers Island dam.

















That structure there is the top of the Ayers Islan dam.


Just turned around and now paddling back.




































































Approaching the Route 104 bridge.














Paddling back under the Route 104 bridge.


Take out is on left. Paddle time is 2 hours and 2 minutes.