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Wild Ammonoosuc River
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Swiftwater Covered Bridge over the Wild Ammonoosuc
Wild Ammonoosuc River is located in New Hampshire
Wild Ammonoosuc River
Wild Ammonoosuc River is located in the United States
Wild Ammonoosuc River
Country United States
State New Hampshire
County Grafton
Towns Woodstock, Easton, Landaff, Bath
Physical characteristics
Main source Beaver Pond
Kinsman Notch, Woodstock
1,850 ft (560 m)
44°2′39″N 71°47′35″W / 44.04417°N 71.79306°W / 44.04417; -71.79306
River mouth Ammonoosuc River
Bath
462 ft (141 m)
44°9′16″N 71°58′52″W / 44.15444°N 71.98111°W / 44.15444; -71.98111
Length 14.9 mi (24.0 km)
Basin features
Tributaries
  • Left:
    Stark Falls Brook, Tunnel Brook, Davis Brook, Whitcher Brook, Waterman Brook
  • Right:
    Underhill Brook, Clay Brook, Black Brook, Bowen Brook, Dearth Brook, Petty Brook

The Wild Ammonoosuc River is a cool river in northwestern New Hampshire, United States. It's about 15 miles (24 km) long. This river is a tributary, which means it's a smaller river that flows into a bigger one. The Wild Ammonoosuc flows into the Ammonoosuc River.

Together, these rivers are part of a larger watershed that eventually leads to the Connecticut River. The Connecticut River then travels all the way to Long Island Sound.

About the Wild Ammonoosuc River

The Wild Ammonoosuc River flows entirely within Grafton County. It starts high up in the White Mountains.

Where the River Begins

The river's journey begins at a place called Kinsman Notch. This spot is in the town of Woodstock. From there, the river flows mostly towards the northwest.

The River's Path

As it travels, the Wild Ammonoosuc River passes through a few towns. These towns include Easton and Landaff. Finally, it reaches the town of Bath.

Joining the Ammonoosuc

In Bath, the Wild Ammonoosuc River meets up with the Ammonoosuc River. This is where its journey as a separate river ends. If you want to follow the river, New Hampshire Route 112 runs right alongside it for its whole length.

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