Paddling

Inside Paddling

Committee Members

Updated October 3, 2024

Enjoy the water with us! Salt or Fresh – Mild or Wild

The AMC NH Paddlers are people who enjoy life on and off the water. Like other AMC activity committees, the paddlers are outdoor enthusiasts with an interest in paddling as well as a concern for protecting and conserving our waterways. Paddling trips for all skill levels and moods are offered nearly every weekend from early March until late October and beyond.  During the long, warm days of Spring and Summer, our Wednesday night quiet water paddles are very popular, especially for first-timers.

Click here for upcoming AMC NH Paddling Trips. This will take you to AMC’s Website and will open in a new tab.

Experienced and friendly Leaders
An experienced leader, rated according to AMC standards, leads each trip.  Many trips will have a co-leader too.

Come meet our leaders.  They would like to introduce themselves.  Take a look to see them doing what they love.

Speaking of leaders.. Do you love bringing people to some favorite paddle spots too?  Consider becoming an AMC Paddle Leader!  We’ll teach you how and even provide training and coaching. Check out the details and learn more right here!

What if I need a boat?
Did you know that we offer rentals? We have rental kayaks and canoes available for people to enjoy our trips, so if you would like to join in on any adventure, we’ll met you there, equip you, and lead you on a safe and fun water adventure! Want to see what we have available? Check out our fleet!

Our Executive Committee

Is paddling your passion? Wanna get more involved? Our paddlers committee has openings!  If you’d like to serve, please have a look and contact any chair.

Calendar

Upper Winnie - Class 1-2 New Years Paddle

Let's kick off the new year right by joining Franklin's First Day Celebration. We will paddle the Upper Section of the Winnie to get in some class I-II whitewater in cold weather / water conditions. The winter conditions will require you to have previous white water experience and appropriate gear to enjoy this trip with us.

The AMC system will be down for upgrades, email the leader to register.

Date
Wednesday, January 1st 2025
Status
Open
Activities
Paddling - Whitewater
Location
Franklin NH
Region
New Hampshire, Lakes Region
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Tony DeFelice
Co-leader
Stevie DeFelice
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#155733
Whoo!

Pool Sessions Nashua NH

We are going to run Pool Sessions next Jan & Feb For information contact the leader Cost is TBD

Dates
Saturday, January 18th 2025 – Saturday, February 22nd 2025
Status
Open
Activities
Paddling
Region
New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Paul Berry
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#154262

Introduction to Canoe Camping

Have you ever wondered what canoe campers know about which gear and food to pack and how to pack it for a trip in a canoe? How is canoe camping different from car camping or backpacking? Where can you go camping by way of a canoe? And, for how long?

On January 18, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM in Concord, NH, the Canoe Committee of the AMC NH Paddlers will host a workshop for those paddlers interested in moving into camping with a canoe and answer all those basic questions. Learn the ins and outs of preparing for a night, a weekend, a week or even longer, camping in a canoe, either solo, with a partner, or with a family or group. Topics will be presented by folks with decades of camping and canoeing experience and topics will be: Trip Planning & Organization, Necessary Skills, Equipment, Food and Cooking, and Tips for Families. In addition, some trip ideas and favorite trips of presenters will be offered and an opportunity to view actual gear used.

No experience is necessary, however, basic camping and paddling skills in a canoe will be helpful. This workshop is entirely on land.

If you have questions contact the trip leader via email:

Date
Saturday, January 18th 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Status
Open
Activities
Camping Paddling - Canoeing
Location
Concord, NH
Region
New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Cathy Fulkerson
Fees
Adult Member
$25
Adult Non-member
$25
Fee Includes
A fee will be charged for this event.
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#154373
Canoe camping along the Allagash River

Stevie's Choice - Class 2/2+ Whitewater

They Grow Up So Fast!

Come join Stevie on his first trip as an official AMC Trip Leader.

This will be a Leader's Choice Trip targeting paddlers comfortable on class 2+ water. Stevie has a few options in mind in Central NH or VT but we'll go where the water is, details will be provided closer to trip date.

All participants must arrive with appropriate equipment (boat, paddle, helmet, PFD, skirt, float bags) with wetsuit or dry suit appropriate for cold water temps.

Date
Saturday, April 5th 2025
Status
Open
Activities
Paddling Paddling - Whitewater
Region
New Hampshire, Upper Connecticut River Valley/Lake Sunapee
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Tony DeFelice
Co-leader
Stevie DeFelice
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#152802
Whoo!

Croyden Brook

Croyden Brook is a fun river that offers a challenge not recommended for a beginner but if you have a season under your belt it worth thee time.

Date
Saturday, April 12th 2025
Status
Open
Activities
Paddling - Whitewater
Region
New Hampshire, Lakes Region
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Joseph O'Neil
Registrar
Joseph ONeil
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#152089
Croyden Brook drop

Pemigewasset North Woodstock section

Pemigewasset at North Woodstock is a class 2 river with class 2 rapids and wave trains. There is a class 3 rapid at the end that can be run or not.

Date
Saturday, May 10th 2025
Status
Open
Activities
Paddling Paddling - Whitewater
Region
New Hampshire, White Mountains
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Joseph O'Neil
Registrar
Joseph ONeil
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#152088
Pemi N Woodstock

Bogs River Lows lake Adirondacks ( ~20 miles)

This trip is to introduce you to canoe camping or a test run for some of the longer trips I have planed latter in the season. There are only 2 portages around a couple dams I plan on taking time to fish NY fishing license will be required

The plan to arrive at the put in Wednesday around 11 am and paddle down the river to the lake then make camp. Thursday we will explore the lake depending on how far we paddles we will either paddle to a new campsite that night on stay at the site. You should be fit enough to paddle 4-6 hours a day. The camping is free and there are around 30 campsites. I plan on being off the water by noon on Friday or Saturday at the latest. You will need to carry everything you need to camp for gear and food.

II am doing midweek trip because it can get very crowded and finding a campsite could be difficult on the weekend. The area was closed all 2024 so it could have a lot traffic this year we want to be close enough Friday to paddle out probably. Stay at same site on Friday night

.Kevlar canoes can be rented at various outfitters in Saranac NY. Because of the short portages and flat water this trip is suitable for kayaks as long as there is room for your gear.

Royalex boats can be rented from the NH AMC Contact to rent a canoe from us.

For more information on the trip check out this web site and video

https://www.canoeoutfitters.com/trip-planning/routes/lows-lake-paddle-hike

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ougvk8_x79g

Dates
Wednesday, May 14th 2025 – Saturday, May 17th 2025
Status
Open
Activities
Camping Fly Fishing Paddling Paddling - Canoeing Paddling - Flatwater
Region
New York, Adirondacks
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Joseph O'Neil
Registrar
Joseph ONeil
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#152796
Attean Pond

Merrimack River Franklin to Boscawen

This section of the Merrimack is the beginning of the Merrimack and has several class 1 rapids.

Date
Saturday, June 7th 2025
Status
Open
Activities
Paddling - Canoeing
Region
New Hampshire, Merrimack Valley
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Joseph O'Neil
Registrar
Joseph ONeil
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#152087
Attean Pond

Labor Day Paddlers' Camping

AMC NH Paddlers has reserved 5 campsites at Clear Stream Campground in Errol, NH for Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, August 28-September 1, 2025. You must register and pay a non-refundable $30 per person deposit to insure a space for two nights. Any extra nights will be an additional $15/pp/pn. Once you register, we will contact you about payment.

There are many paddling options nearby and we will offer a variety of volunteer-led paddling trips on lakes, flatwater, quickwater and Class 1 rivers plus lots of guaranteed Class 2 whitewater on the Errol Rapids and Pontook sections of the Androscoggin River, and, possibly, Class 3 whitewater on the Magalloway River.

Please register and sign the electronic waiver for any trips you wish to participate in:

We traditionally have a spectacular pot-luck dinner on Saturday evening. Please bring something you like to eat and enough extra to share.

Dates
Thursday, August 28th 2025 – Monday, September 1st 2025
Status
Open
Activities
Paddling Paddling - Canoeing Paddling - Flatwater Paddling - Sea Kayaking Paddling - Whitewater
Location
Errol, NH
Region
New Hampshire, North Country
Committee
Paddling
Leader
Tim Jones
Leader
Emily Reese
Co-leader
Lydia Brecheen
Links
Fees
Adult Member
$30
Adult Non-member
$30
Youth Member
$30
Youth Non-member
$30
Child Member
$30
Child Non-member
$30
Fee Includes
A $30 non-refundable two-night deposit is required to reserve a space for two nights. Additional nights are $15/pp/pn.
Registration is required for this activity.
Register
#152108
AMC-NH Paddlers Gathering