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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 Number of original photos on this page : 23 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. 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.