Nash Stream facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Towns and townships | Columbia, Odell, Stratford, Stark |
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| Main source | Whitcomb Mountain Odell 3,140 ft (960 m) 44°47′23″N 71°22′53″W / 44.78972°N 71.38139°W |
| River mouth | Upper Ammonoosuc River Stark 942 ft (287 m) 44°37′32″N 71°27′57″W / 44.62556°N 71.46583°W |
| Length | 15.3 mi (24.6 km) |
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The Nash Stream is a river in northern New Hampshire, United States. It is about 15.3-mile-long (24.6 km). It flows into the Upper Ammonoosuc River. This means it is part of the larger Connecticut River watershed. A watershed is an area of land where all the water drains into a common river or lake.
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Where Nash Stream Flows
The Nash Stream starts on the western side of Whitcomb Mountain. This mountain is in Odell, New Hampshire. The stream first flows west for a short distance. It enters the town of Columbia. Then, it turns and flows south-southwest. It passes through Odell again. It also goes through the town of Stratford. Finally, the Nash Stream joins the Upper Ammonoosuc River. This meeting point is in the town of Stark.
Nash Bog Pond
Close to where the stream begins, it flows through Nash Bog Pond. This area is a large marsh. It used to be a big pond held back by a dam. However, the dam broke in the 1960s.
Nash Stream Forest
Almost the entire Nash Stream flows within the Nash Stream Forest. This forest is owned by the state of New Hampshire. It is a protected area.
Mountains Around the Stream
The area around the Nash Stream is surrounded by mountains. These mountains form the stream's watershed. A watershed is like a giant bowl that collects all the rainwater and snowmelt.
Popular Hiking Spots
Two popular mountains for hiking are North and South Percy Peaks. These peaks have no trees at their tops. This offers amazing views of the surrounding area. You can reach them by following a hiking trail. Another mountain is Sugarloaf. There is also a trail to Sugarloaf. This trail used to lead to a fire tower, which helped spot forest fires.
