Swiftwater Bridge
Bath, New Hampshire
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44°8'2.0"N 71°57'3.4"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | New Hampshire |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Bath, New Hampshire
- Head east on W Bath Rd toward Lisbon Rd (282 ft)
- Sharp right onto US-302 W (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto NH-112 E (2.1 mi)
- Turn left onto Porter RdDestination will be on the left(292 ft)
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