Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park river run
Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
There are several specific river rapids and obstacles to be aware of while navigating this run. One notable rapid is the "Old Man's Elbow," which is a sharp bend in the river that creates a powerful hydraulic. It is important to approach this rapid with caution and to follow proper river safety techniques.
There are also specific regulations in place for this area. Boaters are required to wear personal floatation devices and to comply with all state and local water regulations. Additionally, there are restrictions on the use of motorized watercraft in certain areas.
Sources for this information include American Whitewater, the New Hampshire Division of Parks and Recreation, and local outfitters and guides. It is important to always consult multiple sources and to follow all safety guidelines when engaging in any whitewater activity.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Ammonoosuc River At Bethlehem Junction | 279 cfs | → |
| East Branch Pemigewasset River At Lincoln | 440 cfs | → |
| Pemigewasset River At Woodstock | 866 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River Near Dalton | 3,630 cfs | → |
| Connecticut River At Wells River | 8,070 cfs | → |
| Wells River At Wells River | 345 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Echo Lake Boat Launch
- Forest Lake Boat Launch
- Lyman Road Lyman
- Burns Pond Boat Launch
- Partridge Lake Boat Launch
- Old Waterford Road Littleton
Other river runs
- Woodstock/Thornton Town Line To Thornton Railroad Bridge
- Thornton Railroad Bridge To Bridgewater/Bristol Town Line
- Begins In Franklin To Sewall's Island
- Headwaters To Folsom Brook
- Source Above Fr 55 To Proclamation Boundary (Stony Brook)
Campgrounds
- Cannon Mountain Rv Park
- Lafayette - Franconia Notch State Park
- Coppermine Shelter
- Kinsman Pond Shelter
- Kinsman Pond Tentsite
- Liberty Springs Tentsite
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park
What's the optimal flow for Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Headwaters At Profile Lake To Southern Boundary Of Franconia Notch State Park.