Wild & Scenic Rivers

Wildcat River
White Mountain National Forest

A small mountain stream that rises in the scenic White Mountain National Forest, the creek tumbles over a series of ledges into the center of the classically picturesque New England town of Jackson. The creek is not canoeable, but the area abounds in hiking and cross-country skiing opportunities.

Total Miles: 191.2, Wild: 95.2, Scenic: 13.5, Recreational: 1

Definitions: Wild, Scenic, and Recreational
Contrary to what you might think, these terms don't describe the character of the river. Wild doesn't mean it's a wicked and foamy stretch of whitewater, and scenic doesn't mean it's a pastoral float. Rather, it's all about accessibility.