Bear Brook (Suncook River tributary) facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| Counties | Rockingham, Merrimack |
| Towns | Candia, Hooksett, Deerfield, Allenstown |
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| Main source | Hall Mountain Marsh Candia, Rockingham County 675 ft (206 m) 43°5′50″N 71°21′6″W / 43.09722°N 71.35167°W |
| River mouth | Suncook River Allenstown, Merrimack County 285 ft (87 m) 43°10′17″N 71°23′41″W / 43.17139°N 71.39472°W |
| Length | 10.0 mi (16.1 km) |
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Bear Brook is a small stream in central New Hampshire, United States. It is about 10 miles (16 kilometers) long. This brook is a branch, or tributary, of the Suncook River. The Suncook River then flows into the larger Merrimack River. This means Bear Brook is part of a huge area where water drains towards the Gulf of Maine. The entire brook flows within Bear Brook State Park, a popular place for outdoor activities.
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Where Bear Brook Starts and Flows
Bear Brook begins in a wet, marshy area called Hall Mountain Marsh. This spot is special because it's where four towns meet: Allenstown, Deerfield, Candia, and Hooksett.
The Brook's Journey
From its start, the brook flows north through the town of Deerfield. After a while, it turns west. It then goes back into Allenstown. As it gets closer to Deerfield Road, the brook forms a small lake. This lake is called Catamount Pond.
Catamount Pond and Beyond
Catamount Pond is a nice spot in Bear Brook State Park. It has a beach where people can swim. There is also a picnic area for families to enjoy. From Catamount Pond, Bear Brook continues to flow northwest. It travels less than a mile before it joins the Suncook River.
Tributaries of Bear Brook
Like many streams, Bear Brook has smaller streams that flow into it. These are called tributaries.
- On its left side, Catamount Brook joins Bear Brook.
- On its right side, Pease Brook and Little Bear Brook add their waters.
