New England Guidebooks

Classic Northeastern Whitewater Guide

Champion paddler Bruce Lessels details more than 90 classic whitewater runs, with route descriptions, charts, put-in directions, degrees of difficulty, and more. A vital guide for novice and expert paddlers looking for the best water throughout New England and New York. Inside you’ll find a river chart for trip planning; safety tips, gear, and paddling techniques; detailed maps for each run showing access points, rapids, and river features; class rating, river level, average and maximum gradient, and use of gauges; and Internet resources for updated river information.

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Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States

There is enough whitewater in the Mountains of New England to last the most avid paddler a lifetime. This book has selected only the finest runs in the North Eastern states. New England whitewater rafting can be found in Maine, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Vermont. “Appalachian Whitewater: The Northern States” was written by John Connely, Ed Grove, John Porterfield and Charlie Walbridge. Copyright 2001 by Menasha Ridge Press.

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Whitewater Rafting in North America

Whitewater rafting veteran Lloyd Armstead describes in detail the 100 best rafting adventures in the United States and Canada including New England whitewater rafting. This guide gives you everything you need to know to hit the river and ride the rapids. Read about river trips ranging from two-hour float trips to hard-core expeditions with riverside camping. This book is complete with nearby accommodations, river ratings and photos.

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