New River (New Hampshire) facts for kids
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Hampshire |
| County | Coos |
| Townships | Sargents Purchase, Pinkhams Grant |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Main source | Gulf of Slides Mount Washington 4,380 ft (1,340 m) 44°14′37″N 71°17′26″W / 44.24361°N 71.29056°W |
| River mouth | Ellis River Pinkham Notch 2,008 ft (612 m) 44°15′18″N 71°15′11″W / 44.25500°N 71.25306°W |
| Length | 2.2 mi (3.5 km) |
The New River is a small, short river in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, United States. It's only about 2.2 miles (3.5 km) long! This river flows into the Ellis River. The Ellis River then joins the Saco River, which eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean in Maine. The New River is located in an area called Coos County, specifically in two small places called Sargent's Purchase and Pinkham's Grant.
Where Does the New River Start?
The New River begins in a place called the Gulf of Slides. This is a small glacial cirque. A cirque is like a bowl-shaped hollow carved by a glacier. It sits at the bottom of Boott Spur. This spur is a part of the famous Mount Washington.
The River's Journey
From its start, the New River flows towards the northeast. It drops very quickly down the western side of Pinkham Notch. A notch is a mountain pass. The river then meets the Ellis River. This meeting point is right on New Hampshire Route 16. It's just south of the highest point in the notch, which is where water starts to flow in different directions.
