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Androscoggin River, Maine New Hampshire — 1700s Abenaki Frontier, 1840s-1880s Industrial, 1990s-2010s Restoration 170-mi. From New Hampshire's North Country, the Androscoggin carries 2,800 CFS average through 80 miles of Coos County wilderness and mill towns. The Thirteen Mile Woods section offers 13 miles of protected canoe water through White Mountain National Forest — a wilderness classic that draws paddlers back year after year. Downstream, the Errol to Milan stretch kicks up to Class II-III whitewater, while the Milan to Berlin valley run settles back to Class I-II gradient. Optimal flows run 800-4,000 CFS, with USGS gauge 01053600 tracking the pulse. Protected under New Hampshire's Rivers Management & Protection Program, the Androscoggin supports both guided trips through outfitters like Saco Bound and Northern Waters, and self-guided expeditions for paddlers who know how to read big water. The river's range from wilderness float to technical whitewater makes it one of northern New England's most versatile paddling destinations.
River conditions are community-verified. CFS ranges, difficulty ratings, and access points may not reflect every flow level or seasonal change. Always check current conditions, scout unfamiliar rapids, and paddle within your skill level.