Israel River

Israel River in Lancaster

The Israel River is a left tributary of the Connecticut River in Coös County of the U.S. state of New Hampshire.

The Israel River rises in the White Mountains at the foot of the Presidential Range northwest of Mount Adams. From there it flows in a predominantly west-north- westerly direction. In parts of the U.S. Highway 2 follows the river. The Israel River flows south on Jefferson past, through the village of Lancaster and ends shortly thereafter in the Connecticut River. The Israel River has a length of 38 km. It drains an area of 347 km ².

Naming

The river was named after the hunter and trapper Israel Glines. The south of the Israel River running Johns River was named after Israel 's brother John.

Covered Bridges

In Lancaster, the Mechanic Street Bridge spans the Israel River. Was built the covered bridge in 1862.

Leisure

From Riverton to Lancaster leads a 7.5 km-long whitewater course on the difficulty level II