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New Hampshire | North Woods / Coos County
Androscoggin RiverDummer Route 16 cartop facility (water-entry edge) to Shelburne Canoe Launch (water-entry edge)
A scenic upper Androscoggin reach through the Gorham and Shelburne corridor with quickwater, cold water and limited public exits.
Access and safety sources last checked September 13, 2026.
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Route logistics
Access and shuttle
A scenic upper Androscoggin reach through the Gorham and Shelburne corridor with quickwater, cold water and limited public exits.
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Put-in
Dummer Route 16 cartop facility (water-entry edge)The watershed council identifies the North Woods corridor as scenic and remote and lists Shelburne among the public access sites; the New Hampshire directory supplies both access anchors.
Take-out
Shelburne Canoe Launch (water-entry edge)Use only the named public water-entry edges; do not land on private shoreline.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- The watershed council identifies the North Woods corridor as scenic and remote and lists Shelburne among the public access sites; the New Hampshire directory supplies both access anchors.
- Use only the named public water-entry edges; do not land on private shoreline.
- The route remains planning-only until a route-specific threshold and current access review are completed.
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- Cold water, wind and fast release changes
- Strainers, shallow gravel bars and bridge debris
- Pontook Dam/rapids boundary and limited exits
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Androscoggin River at Gorham, NH. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Route and distance24 miles
Distance between the named access points in the linked manager guide.
- Launch coordinate provenanceMapped launch and landing
Coordinates are taken from the New Hampshire public-access directory entries for the named public launches.
- Conditions posturePlanning only
Planning only: Dummer Route 16 cartop facility to Shelburne Canoe Launch. The Androscoggin River Trail and New Hampshire access directory support the public endpoints, but this pass does not transfer a numeric recreational cutoff to the 01053500 station.
- Access and safety review2026-09-13
Guide and current manager pages checked. Verify notices again before travel; a past review is not a statement of current paddling suitability.
- Campingnearby_basecamp
No on-route camping is included. Use established campgrounds or lodging near Gorham and Shelburne; do not camp on private or conservation shoreline.
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Androscoggin River paddling FAQ
What water level is best for the Dummer Route 16 cartop facility (water-entry edge) to Shelburne Canoe Launch (water-entry edge) route on the Androscoggin River?
This planning route has no live Paddle Today score. Review the linked water-level sources, current access notices and route-specific hazards before travel.
Where does the Dummer Route 16 cartop facility (water-entry edge) to Shelburne Canoe Launch (water-entry edge) route on the Androscoggin River start and end?
This route starts at Dummer Route 16 cartop facility (water-entry edge) and ends at Shelburne Canoe Launch (water-entry edge), about 24 river miles on the water.
Is the Dummer Route 16 cartop facility (water-entry edge) to Shelburne Canoe Launch (water-entry edge) route on the Androscoggin River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Review the difficulty notes, hazards and current access conditions against your group's skills. No live score assesses this trip.
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