Kayaking, Boating & Other Water Fun

Flume Gorge

Visit the Flume Gorge which is a stunning natural wonder in Franconia Notch State Park. Discovered in 1808, it will leave you spellbound as you stroll the path from the main walkway through the Flume Gorge and Liberty Gorge. The Flume is a natural granite gorge extending 800 feet at the base of Mount Liberty. The total path is 2 miles in length and takes approximately 1.5 hours. You'll see towering moss-covered granite walls rising to a spectacular height of 90 feet, cascading waterfalls, historic covered bridges, glacial pools & boulders, and much more.

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The Basin

As part of the Franconia Notch State Parks with Cannon Mountain, you can check out The Basin which is a granite pothole 20 feet in diameter at the base of the beautiful waterfall, it is believed to have been eroded 15,000 years ago while the North American ice sheet was melting. The Basin has been smoothed by small stones and sand, whirled around by the Pemigewasset River.

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Echo Lake Beach

At Echo Lake Beach, visitors can enjoy the beauty of a 39-acre lake with an excellent view. The slopes of Cannon Mountain ski area drop right to the edge of the lake, and the view highlights where the Franconia Range and Kinsman Range meet, creating the notch. Canoes, Kayaks, and Pedal Boats are also available for rent at Echo Lake for beach visitors with reservations.

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Great Glen Kayak

Flatwater or whitewater… let us be your guide! Our kayaking trips are designed to introduce your entire family to the watersheds and lakes of northern New Hampshire. Even if you’ve never been in a kayak before, we’ll have you exploring on your own by the end of your trip.

Looking to see nature up close and personal? Our river trips are known for their moose, eagle, and osprey sightings.

Whether it’s a leisurely river trip on the Androscoggin below Gorham or a pulse-pounding whitewater experience on the Androscoggin Watershed in Errol, our trained instructors will treat you to a great day on the water.

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Purity Lake

In the summer, King Pine Ski Area and Purity Spring Resort offer classic lake life summer vacation traditions include waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, swimming in Purity Lake, and daily organized family activities for guests, plus weekly lobster bakes and breakfast cookouts that are open to the public.

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Purity Lake

In the summer, King Pine Ski Area and Purity Spring Resort offer classic lake life summer vacation traditions include waterskiing, wakeboarding, kayaking, canoeing, sailing, swimming in Purity Lake, and daily organized family activities for guests, plus weekly lobster bakes and breakfast cookouts that are open to the public.

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Waterfalls & Swimming Holes

There's no shortage of alpine brooks, mountain-fed streams, and roaring rivers here in the Valley. And when summer arrives and the snow melts, it becomes clear why Waterville Valley got its name. The Valley is home to a plethora of exquisite waterfalls, from punchbowls to cascades.

You can access the Valley's waterfalls through easy hikes, with the option of taking Snow's Mountain scenic chairlift to shorten your hike. Take a mid-hike dip in the invigorating glacial waters, or enjoy the thrill of cliff-jumping. Or simply take in the clear mountain air while enjoying the serenity of the babbling waterfalls.

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Boating at Waterville Valley

Right next to Town Square you'll find the mountain stream-fed Corcoran's Pond. At Corcoran’s Pond waterfront you’ll find a fleet of over 20 kayaks, pedal boats, canoes and Stand Up Paddle Boards are available for rent at the Town Square dock.

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Beach Volleyball

THAR SHE BLOWS!  BEACH VOLLEYBALL HAS LANDED AT THE WHALE!

Two sessions:

June 16th- July 21st and July 28th- September 1st

Start Time: 6pm

Each team of 2 will play at least 1 game per night on one of our two brand new beach volleyball courts.  USA Volleyball rules: First team to 21, win by 2, wins!  Complete rule list can be found here:  https://usavolleyball.org/resource/beach-volleyball-basics/

This league is open to all ages, skills and abilities from the beginner to the expert player!  21 and under must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.  The bar and grill will be going the whole time!

Pre-register below or just show up on Friday night to join in on the fun!

Costs:

$20 per team per session with the option to add on custom Whaleback Beach Volleyball visors for your whole team OR $10/individual.

So grab your mates and come on down to The Whale for some beach volleyball and brews!

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