Connecticut River
Grafton / Coos Co. · 270 mi · Class I–II
11,200CFS/ 5.80 ft
Above Optimal↑Rising (+200 cfs/hr)· +500 cfs in 3h
Optimal: 2000–10000 CFS · USGS #01138500
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Connecticut River National Blueway · Silvio O. Conte National Fish & Wildlife Refuge
The longest river in New England forms the entire western border of New Hampshire. The Connecticut flows 270 miles along the NH/VT boundary through pastoral valley farmland, covered bridges, and Dartmouth College country. Class I–II paddling with big water volume and sweeping mountain views make this the premier multi-day canoe trip in northern New England.
Trip sections
Pittsburg to Lancaster — remote upper valley, moose country
Lancaster to Hanover — pastoral farmland, Dartmouth country
Hanover to Charlestown — Class I–II, covered bridges
Outfitters
North Star Canoe Rentals
Connecticut River trips from Cornish NH, multi-day specialists
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