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Kayaking on Contoocook River - in Hopkinton NH


Rating: Two Stars - The 'Took is picturesque and launch is just below the covered bridge. Long stretches of undeveloped shoreline and plenty of places and some islands to beach and picnic. River is popular with kayakers and pontoon boats.

  Put in below the Contoocook Covered
  Bridge in Hopkinton NH.
Take out at Broad Cove Drive
  in Hopkinton NH.
Estimated distance = 8 miles Contoocook River Canoe
  Outfitter kayak rentals
  Contoocook Covered Bridge Daisy Beach picnic area Lehtinen Park  

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

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Other resources:
NH Love it or Leaf it: Beautiful Day Kayaking on Contoocook River
Contoocook River Canoe Company kayak rentals
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)
Paddling.net: Contoocook River Trip Report 1
Paddling.net: Contoocook River Trip Report 2
Paddling.net: Contoocook River Trip Report 3
Wikipedia: Contoocook River


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We put in just below the Contoocook Covered Bridge.


We rented our kayaks from Contoocook River Canoe Company and they shuttled us to the put in.


Trip taken on June 2010.











Lunch break. Plenty of spots along the river to beach.


























Pontoon boat.


There were a lot of residential properties along the river that have their own private dock and pontoon boat. Wish I am that rich!





Daisy Beach








Our trip ended at the kayak rental company's beach.


Contoocook River Canoe Company lot.