Blackstone Valley Paddler's Schedule 2009                               

 

 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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5 6 7 Rentals
available

Valley Falls Marsh

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Slatersville Reservoir

 

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19 20 21 Rentals
available

Ranger Night- Woonsocket Landing

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26 27 28 Smith & Sayles Reservoir 29 30 "Intro to Paddling Night"

Manchaug

 

31 July

 

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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2 3 4 Rentals
available

Ranger Night- Harrisville Pond

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9 10 11 Seekonk River 12 13 Into to Paddling Night"

Bowdish Lake

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16 17 18  Rentals
available

Blackstone Gorge -Interpretive Paddle

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23 24 25   Spring Lake end of season party &  paddle

Rentals
available

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30 31 August

September 19th- Special trip for BVPC leaders to be led by NPS Head Ranger Chuck Arning.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We look forward to paddling with you from May  through August 2008. 

 

6:15pm Lacky Dam and the Mumford River.  Come join us as we kick off our 8th season on the beautiful Mumford River.  The water levels should be high enough in May to allow us to paddle further up the river than we have in years past. This is always a popular paddle.

Suitable for all levels of experience

Directions: Take 146 north into Whitensville, take the exit that reads Lackey Dam Road/Whitensville. At end of exit take a right, follow road approximately 1/2 mile to the dam.  Parking is available on the service road to the dam. Paddle through Lackey Pond into the Mumford river. 

N42 06.184  W071 41.394

 

 6:15 pm -Quinsigamond River Grafton  Rentals Available  

Riverview Apartments put-in

Suitable for all levels of experience and a couple of paddling options for this trip. 

Directions: Take Route 146 south into Sutton MA. After the traffic light on 146 and Boston road, prepare to exit on the next exit which is Central Turnpike. Take the Central Turnpike exit. Head east toward Northbridge. The road become Sutton road, continue straight east. At the stop sign at the five way intersection at Adam's Corner, continue straight. Drive down the big hill into Rockdale. The road comes to a  T intersection. Make a left onto route 122. Head North into Grafton.  Shortly after in Grafton 122 and 122A split. A Cumberland Farms store sits precariously in the middle. Stay on Route 122 (to the right) for another mile.  Turn left at the sign for RiverView Apartments.  Follow road 1/4 mile to end (it becomes a dirt road).

Driving Directions from Providence
Take Route 146 North. Drive past the three Northbridge exits, but after the Purgatory Rd. exit, begin to watch for the sign for Central Turnpike. Take the Central Turnpike exit. At the top of the ramp turn right and head east on Central Turnpike toward Northbridge. The road become Sutton road, continue straight east. At the stop sign at the five way intersection at Adam's Corner, continue straight. Drive down the big hill into Rockdale. The road comes to a T intersection. Make a left onto route 122. Head North into Grafton. Shortly after in Grafton 122 and 122A split. A Cumberland Farms store sits precariously in the middle. Stay on Route 122 (to the right) for another mile.  Turn left at the sign for RiverView Apartments.  Follow road 1/4 mile to end (it becomes a dirt road). Note: You can also follow 122 to get to the put in.

Alternate directions:    Directions: 146N take a right onto Boston Rd  ( Tony's Pizza on left)  Follow 1.2 miles to the end.  Take a right onto Providence Road or 122A South. At 1.8 miles, turn left onto Cross Street (it’ll be before the Valley Plaza Discount Liquor Plaza & sign). Take Cross Street (aptly named because it conntects 122A to Route 122) to the end and turn left onto Route 122 North for 0.7 miles – turn left into Riverview Apartments and continue following the road (it’ll turn into a dirt road that takes you to the put in).

Note: if you miss the left turn onto Cross Street, and you get to the Cumberland Farms store & gas station (0.3 miles from Cross Street), you need to make a hard ‘V’ left turn onto 122N and proceed 1.0 miles to Riverview Apts on the left.

From the Worcester area: Those coming from the Worcester area take 146S and take a left onto Boston Rd (Tony's pizza on right)  and follow directions as above.

N 42 11 232 

W071 41 652

Rentals: We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

6:15pm West River Uxbridge MA

Suitable for all levels of experience

Naturalist Julie Reindeau will be leading this trip. You'll have the chance to see lots of wildlife as you paddle upstream through this stretch of clean, clear flatwater. The West River, like the Nipmuc River has excellent water quality and is one of our rivers that is clean enough to swim in the Blackstone Valley.

Directions: From 146 (North or South), take the Route 16 Exit. Take Rt. 16 East for 2 miles. You'll then pass through the Rt. 16/Rt. 122 intersection in downtown Uxbridge. Continue on Rt. 16 for 1 more mile. Look for a red building, Countryside Garden Center, on the left. Take a left onto West River Road, the street immediately following the Garden Center. Go approximately 200 feet and park in the gravel lot on the right side of road. N42 05.049  W071 36.505

 

 Rental Night 6:15pm   Blackstone River- Albion to Manville RI  Rentals Available

Suitable for all levels of experience Put-in above the Albion Dam and paddle upstream to the Manville Dam and back.  A great paddle on the Blackstone River.


Directions:   From 295N
Take Exit 10 – Route 122 – Cumberland
Take a right at end of ramp
Proceed approximately .4 miles
Take a left on to Albion Road – look for a CVS on the corner
Proceed approximately .7 miles.  You will see a sign for the Blackstone River
State Park on the right.  Additional parking is available across the street.
Put in is located up the bike path about 100 feet.

From 295N
Take Exit 10 – Route 122 – Cumberland
Take a right at end of ramp
Proceed approximately .1 miles
Take a left on to Albion Road – look for a CVS on the corner
Proceed approximately .7 miles.  You will see a sign for the Blackstone River
State Park on the right.  Additional parking is available across the street.
Put in is located up the Bike Path about 100 feet.

Rentals:

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

6:15pm  Nipmuc River and Harrisville Pond, Harrisville RI 

Naturalist Julie Reindeau will be leading this trip.
Suitable for all levels of experience

This river, above the pond and above where the Clear River enters, is listed by the state as pristine water, the state's highest rating for water quality.  Note, if you choose the river route, there are numerous beaver dams to drag your boat over.  The river is very narrow with lots of turns.

Directions from the South: Quickie directions: 146 North to Route 102 West to East Ave to Harrisville to Route 98 and the Harrisville Fishing Area just outside of town by the green bridge.

*More detail: Take Route 146 North (On 146 North, make sure you stay left when 146 and 146A split) to the Forestdale/Slatersville exit. At the top of the ramp, make a sharp left on to School Street. School Street merges into and becomes Greene Street in Slatersville. Greene Street then gets renamed Route 5/Main Street! Follow Main street a ways. You will notice Slater Reservoir off to your left. Eventually you will get to Gator's Pub and an intersection with Route 102/Bronco Highway. Make a left onto Bronco Highway. Once you enter Burriville on Route 102, you will watch for East Avenue and a sign for Harrisville at a traffic light (it should be the second light at an intersection you come to.) Turn right and follow East Avenue all the way into Harrisville. When you enter the town you will drive over a bridge next to the dam. Turn right onto Route 98 at the next intersection. Just outside of town on Route 98, is a large green truss bridge. Park next to the bridge by the Harrisville Fishing Area Sign.


Directions from the North: Quickie directions: 146 South to Chocolog Rd. Right on 146A by Darling Farm. Right on 98 south to green truss bridge by Harrisville fishing area.

*More Detail: Take Route 146 South until you get to the Chocolog Rd. Exit. At the end of the ramp turn left onto Chocolog Rd. and head towards Route 146A and Uxbridge. By the Darling's Sewer service, turn right onto the Quaker Highway/Route 146A. Turn Right onto Route 98/Aldrich Street by the Little Texas Restaurant and the old Brick Quaker Meeting House. Drive about seven miles south on Route 98. During that seven miles, you will cross into Rhode Island. Watch for the large Sherman Farm because just after the farm is a large green truss bridge. We will be parking by the bridge. If you get to the Harrisville Fire Station, you have gone too far.

GPS coordinates for the put-in: N 41  58.258'     W071  40.738'

 

 Rental Night 6:15pm   Slatersville  Reservoir- North Smithfield RI Rentals Available  

Suitable for all levels of experience

This trip provides a nice paddle through a flatwater section of upper Slatersville Reservoir and then a stretch of the Branch River.

GPS Coordinates: N41 59. 243   W071 36.073

Directions from North: From 146 South, take the Slatersville exit.

Take a right off the ramp onto Great Road/Victory Highway. Travel approximately 1.5 miles. Go straight through the light, continuing on Victory Highway (Route 102), and travel another mile. You'll see a DEM sign for the Slatersville Boat Launch on left-hand side. Park in the dirt lot on the left (adjacent to the Slatersville Fishing Club Parking Lot). If you get to the Burrillville town line you have gone too far.

Directions from South: From 146 North, take the Slatersville Exit. Make a left off the ramp onto School Street. Travel 1.25 miles and merge (left) onto Greene Street. Travel straight on Greene St. (which becomes Main St.) for another 1.25 miles. Take a left onto Victory Highway (Route 102). Less than ¸ mile on left is a DEM Sign for Slatersville Boat Launch. Park in the dirt parking area on the left- hand side. If you get to the Burrillville town line you have gone too far.

Rentals:  We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

June 24 - Ranger night River Bend Farm Loop 6:15pm  We will have a National Park Service Ranger paddling with us this evening

Paddle on the canal to historic Goat Hill lock or experienced paddlers can paddle the loop, down the river and then up the canal.

To paddle the river section, strong padding skills are a must. There is a lot of current and twisty turns with overhanging trees to avoid.   An alternate flatwater paddle to historic Goat Hill Lock is available for paddlers wanting an easier route.  Both trips will start and end at River Bend Farm. There will be leaders for both sections. There will be a trip suitable for all levels of experience.

Directions to River Bend Farm: From Rt. 146 North or South: Take the exit for Rt. 16 East. Follow Rt. 16 East for about three miles into downtown Uxbridge. At light turn right and immediate left, to continue on Rt. 16 East. After light, continue to second left. Turn left onto Oak Street. Proceed north on Oak Street for about 1.5 miles, staying right at fork by school. River Bend Farm is on the right. The parking lot is next to the red barn. 

GPS coordinates:  N 42 05 641  W071 37 442

 

6:15pm Lincoln Woods, Olney Pond in Lincoln RI    Training Night Training nights are free of charge this year and included with your membership or with a boat rental! 

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Directions to Lincoln Woods state park.: Take the Twin River Road exit from route 146 and follow the signs.  Turn right onto the ring road in the park ( you have to). Follow  a few miles to get to the state boat ramp. Lincoln woods put in- boat ramp -   N 41 53 370   W 071 25 684

Training night* will be solely devoted to training those paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Great Canadian will rent boats for training nights as well.  (Membership requirements are waived for paddlers renting boats on our training nights.)   To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.   There are no trips offered on these evenings.

 

6:15pm   Blackstone Gorge, Blackstone MA   Rentals Available  

Naturalist Julie Reindeau will be leading this trip.

Suitable for all levels of experience. 

Paddle from the Gorge upriver to the Millville locks. Come and see the improved canoe/kayak access. Lots of history and natural beauty on this trip.


Directions from the North: Route 146 South: Take the Forrestdale/ Slatersville exit. At the top of the ramp turn left, then right at light onto Rt. 146A. At next intersection with traffic light turn left onto St. Paul Street. Follow St. Paul street until end at light at Route 122 (Main Street) in Blackstone Mass. Take left at light. Follow Rt. 122 North for about 1 mile. You will see brown and white sign directing you to turn left onto County Street towards Blackstone Gorge. Gorge is at end of County Street, parking lot on left.

Directions from the South:  Take Route 146 North to the Slatersville/Forestdale exit. Take a right at the top of the exit ramp, then right at light onto Rt. 146A. At next intersection with traffic light turn left onto St. Paul Street. Follow St. Paul street until end at light at Route 122 (Main Street) in Blackstone Mass. Take left at light. Follow Rt. 122 North for about 1 mile. You will see brown and white sign directing you to turn left onto County Street towards Blackstone Gorge. Gorge is at end of County Street, parking lot on left.

GPS Coordinates: N42 00.923     W071 33.165

Rentals: We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

July 8th 6:15pm Wallum Lake   Douglas State Park, Douglas, Ma., Wallum Lake is located on the border of  RI and Ma., has  crystal clear water, and an easy paddle.  Suitable for all levels of experience.
 
Directions: 146 north  exit for Rt 16 to Douglas/Uxbridge
 Follow Rt 16 W thru the town of Douglas. You will
 come to  an intersection for Rt 16 & 96. GO STRAIGHT. (You will see a sign  for Douglas  State Park/Wallum Lake) This is S. Main St. Follow until you see a sign for  Douglas State Park, take this left. Just down the road take a right  at park entrance. Follow road bearing left down the hill to the put-in.
 
 Also: Rt 395 exit 2 for town of Webster. Follow Rt 16 east until
 you see a  sign on the right for Douglas State Park or Cedar St. Follow Cedar  St to the  end. Go straight across at sign for Douglas State Park. Just down  the road  take a right at park entrance. Follow road bearing left down the  hill to  put-in.

 

 6:15pm   Blackstone Canal- Kelly House-  Cumberland, RI.   River and canal loop.  Ranger Night  We will have a National Park Service Ranger paddling with us this evening.  Rentals Available  

There will be two options for paddling tonight.  For experienced paddlers with moving water skills you may paddle the river and the canal.  For people wanting an easier route, you have the option of padding the canal section only.  There will be leaders for both sections. There will be a trip suitable for all levels of experience.

Directions: 146 North or South to the Exit for Rt. 116 North. ( Albion-Ashton Exit)  Follow Rt. 116 to the second light, Lincoln High School is on the left.  Turn right at the light and take a quick left onto River Road.  Take the first left after the Town Hall  onto Cullen Hill Road.  At the bottom of road, turn left onto Lower River Road.  Follow Lower River Road to end. The parking lot is underneath the bridge for Rt. 116. 

Rentals: We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

 6:15pm  Providence River Stay tuned Date may be changed

Bold Point, East Providence

Want a different view of the city, paddle with  us right up into the "Basin" at Waterplace Park and under the Providence Place Mall.  We will have a short crossing to paddle before going through the hurricane barrier and into the Providence River. There may be some chop while crossing.  Kayak skirts are recommended.

Directions: Take 195 East from Providence and then take the Riverside Rt. 44 exit .. just over the Washington Bridge. Bear right off the exit and make your VERY FIRST RIGHT TURN. (This comes up quickly so watch for it). Take this road to the end and turn left. The launch is a boat ramp on the right a short ways down- just after a large dirt parking lot.

 

 6:15pm   Bowdish Lake  Glocester RI Training Night 

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Training nights are free of charge this year and included with your membership or with a boat rental!  Bowdish Lake has very clean water and is great for a swim after the event.


From Worcester - Take Rt. 290 South until it becomes Rt. 395 South. Continue to Exit 97 in Putnam Connecticut for Rt. 44 East.  Follow Rt. 44 East for appox 7. 5 miles to G the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 146 South
- Take Slatersville Exit.  Turn right onto Rt. 146 A. At light by Slatersville Plaza, go straight on Rt. 102 South. Follow Rt. 102 South  for seven miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet.  Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and continue about four miles to  the George Washington Camping area on your right  (you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 146 North - Take Slatersville Exit.  Turn left off ramp onto School Street.  At intersection by Slatersville Common and Church, veer left onto Green Street.  Continue through Slatersville to first light at Rt. 102.  Turn left onto Rt. 102 South.  Follow Rt. 102 South  for six miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet.  Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and continue about four miles to  the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 295 - Take 295 North or South to exit 7B Greenville, Route 44 west. Follow Rt. 44 West for approx. 13.5 miles to the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

GPS put-in coordinates areN41 55. 408'  W071 45.493

Training night* will be solely devoted to training those paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Great Canadian will rent boats for training nights as well.  (Membership requirements are waived for paddlers renting boats on our training nights.)   To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.   There are no trips offered on these evenings.

 

 6:15pm Valley Falls Marsh  Stay tuned Date may be changed

Valley Falls Marsh Cumberland RI 

Suitable for all levels of experience  

A very scenic paddle for paddlers of all abilities. Enjoy the scenic Lonsdale Marsh and  paddle up the Blackstone to the Pratt Dam.

Directions from Worcester:  Take Route 146 South onto Rhode Island. Take 295 North to Route 114 South (Exit 11). Take Route 114 south, this road is also called High street. Take High Street all the way to the end. Turn right on Mill street and drive down to Broad street. Town Hall Cumberland will be on your right. Turn left onto Broad Street and cross bridge into Central Falls. Take first right onto Mederia St. Docks immediately on right.

Directions from Providence: Take Route 146 North to Route 116. Take 116 North over the Ashton Viaduct to Mendon Road which is also Route 122. Turn right and head south along 122. When you see stop and shop on your right, turn left at the next traffic light onto Ann and Hope Way. Drive up the hill over the P&W tracks and past Ann and Hope. Turn right onto Broad Street. Take Broad street south and watch for the Cumberland town hall on your left (a Big Brick Building with yellow capped tower) - cross bridge into Central Falls. Take first right onto Mederia St. Docks immediately on right.

GPS Coordinates: N41 53.907  W071 23.392

 

 6:15pm - Hopedale Pond,  Hopedale MA  Ranger Night .  We will have a National Park Service Ranger paddling with us this evening   Rentals Available  Come and learn about this historic place.

Suitable for all levels of experience  

Directions: From Route 146 North or South: Take Route 16 Exit.  Follow Route 16 East for about nine miles, through Uxbridge and Mendon into Hopedale. At first traffic light in Hopedale, turn left onto Hopedale Street.  Follow Hopedale Street north for about 3/4 of a mile, passing massive Draper Loom Mill on left.  Canoe launch is on left, just past The Little Red Shop.

From Route 495 North or South: Take Exit 20 for Route 85 south.  Follow Route 85 for one mile to intersection with Route 16.  Turn right on Rt. 16 west and proceed about 2 miles to light at Hopedale Street.  Turn right onto Hopedale Street.  Follow Hopedale Street north for about 3/4 of a mile, passing massive Draper Loom Mill on left.  Canoe launch is on left, just past The Little Red Shop. 

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

 6:15pm Stump Pond  

Always a favorite and popular paddle and a challenge to see if we can make it under the bridge this year!

Suitable for all levels of experience  

Directions: Rt. 95 to 146 to 116 South/Lincoln Mall exit (from Providence, North Providence or Pawtucket take the Douglas Pike Rt. 7 North and turn left on 116). At the Junction with 104 stay on 116, taking a left and then a quick right. Go past the police station and over the bridge that divides the pond. Immediately before the Dairy Mart and liquor store plaza take a sharp right onto Log Road. Bear right at the yield sign and then turn right into the Stump Pond Fishing Area Access.         W41 52.145   W071 42.638

 

 6:15pm   Bowdish Lake, Glocester, RI  Training Night 

Training nights are free of charge this year and included with your membership or with a boat rental! Suitable for all levels of experience.  Bowdish Lake has very clean water and is great for a swim after training.

GPS put-in coordinates areN41 55. 408'  W071 45.493

From Worcester - Take Rt. 290 South until it becomes Rt. 395 South. Continue to Exit 97 in Putnam Connecticut for Rt. 44 East.  Follow Rt. 44 East for appox 7. 5 miles to G the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 146 South
- Take Slatersville Exit.  Turn right onto Rt. 146 A. At light by Slatersville Plaza, go straight on Rt. 102 South. Follow Rt. 102 South  for seven miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet.  Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and continue about four miles to  the George Washington Camping area on your right  (you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 146 North - Take Slatersville Exit.  Turn left off ramp onto School Street.  At intersection by Slatersville Common and Church, veer left onto Green Street.  Continue through Slatersville to first light at Rt. 102.  Turn left onto Rt. 102 South.  Follow Rt. 102 South  for six miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet.  Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and continue about four miles to  the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 295 - Take 295 North or South to exit 7B Greenville, Route 44 west. Follow Rt. 44 West for approx. 13.5 miles to the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

Training night

Training night* will be solely devoted to training those paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Great Canadian will rent boats for training nights as well.  (Membership requirements are waived for paddlers renting boats on our training nights.)   To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle.   There are no trips offered on these evenings.

 

August 25th Ranger Night Spring Lake Party and Paddle 6:15pm Rentals Available   National Park Service Rangers will join our group this evening and will host the party!

Suitable for all levels of experience  

Annual VIP and Paddle Club
Pot luck picnic.

NPS Ranger Valerie Paul will be there to guarantee plenty of fun..

For the Spring Lake Party and paddle, we will put in at the boat ramp on Black Hut Road (see directions below). There will be a van or car there to shuttle our potluck contributions to the party over to the beach. We will put in and paddle and land on the beach . This will cut down on cars parking in the beach lot and will allow our BVPC club members to paddle over and enjoy the party as well!

Spring Lake, is a nostalgic treasure, located in the Town Burrillville.  Spring Lake was created at the turn of the century as a summer recreational area and continues to serve the needs of many folks seeking summer relaxation and fun!  Paddle boats, an ice cream stand, spring-fed lake, volleyball on the beach, and best of all, the penny arcade with antique arcade games.

 

The picnic hall has been reserved for the VIP and paddle club picnic. 

 

Complimentary pizza & lemonade will be provided.  Please bring your favorite pot luck picnic dish to share. Plates, napkins & spoons will be provided. 

Come ready to play!! Bring your bathing suit,  toys & games".

From Rt. 146 North take Slatersville/Forestdale exit. At end of the ramp, take left onto School Street. School Street merges into Greene Street in Slatersville, next to white church. Greene Street then becomes Main Street. Follow Main street until end at light at intersection with Route 102/Bronco Highway. Make a left onto Route 102. Follow Rt. 102 about 2 miles to Glendale. At Bella's Restaurant, on left, take left on to access road. At end of road, turn right onto Victory Highway and first right onto Joslin Road. Take first left onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2 mile and take left onto Black Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach here. Go past Spring Lake beach parking lot and follow Black Hut along the shore line of the lake through a small lake front neighborhood. State boat launch will be on right at the bend in the road.

From Rt. 146 South: Take Slatersville/Forestdale exit. At end of ramp, turn right onto School Street. School Street merges into Greene Street in Slatersville, next to white church. Greene Street then becomes Main Street. Follow Main street until end at light at intersection with Route
102/Bronco Highway. Make a left onto Route 102. Follow Rt. 102 about 2 miles to Glendale. At Bella's Restaurant, on left, take left on to access road. At end of road, turn right onto Victory Highway and first right onto Joslin Road. Take first left onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2 mile and take left onto Black Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach here.  Go past Spring Lake beach parking lot and follow Black Hut along the shore line of the lake through a small lake front neighborhood. State boat launch will be on right at the bend in the road.

From Rt. 295 Take exit 8 B for Route 7 North. Follow Rt. 7 north about 7 miles to light at intersection with Route 102. Turn left onto 102. Follow Rt. 102 about 1 mile to Glendale. At Bella's Restaurant, on left, take left on to access road. At end of road, turn right onto Victory Highway and first right onto Joslin Road. Take first left onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2 mile and take left onto Black Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach here. Go past Spring Lake beach parking lot and follow Black Hut along the shore line of the lake through a small lake front neighborhood. State boat launch will be on right at the bend in the road.

Rentals:

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

 

 

 

2009  End of our 9th season- Thank you!

 


 August 19th Ranger Night Spring Lake Party and Paddle 6:15pm Rentals Available

A National Park Service Ranger will join our group this evening.

Annual VIP and Paddle Club
Pot luck picnic.

  NPS Ranger Suzanne Buchanan will be there to guarantee plenty of fun..

For the Spring Lake Party and paddle, we will put in at the boat ramp on Black Hut Road (see directions below). There will be a van or car there to shuttle our potluck contributions to the party over to the beach. We will put in and paddle and land on the beach . This will cut down on cars parking in the beach lot and will allow our BVPC club members to paddle over and enjoy the party as well!

Spring Lake, is a nostalgic treasure, located in the Town Burrillville.  Spring Lake was created at the turn of the century as a summer recreational area and continues to serve the needs of many folks seeking summer relaxation and fun!  Paddle boats, an ice cream stand, spring-fed lake, volleyball on the beach, and best of all, the penny arcade with antique arcade games.

 

The picnic hall has been reserved for the VIP and paddle club picnic. 

 

Complimentary pizza & lemonade will be provided.  Please bring your favorite pot luck picnic dish to share. Plates, napkins & spoons will be provided. 

Come ready to play!! Bring your bathing suit,  toys & games".

From Rt. 146 North take Slatersville/Forestdale exit. At end of the ramp, take left onto School Street. School Street merges into Greene Street in Slatersville, next to white church. Greene Street then becomes Main
Street. Follow Main street until end at light at intersection with Route 102/Bronco Highway. Make a left onto Route 102. Follow Rt. 102 about 2 miles to Glendale. At Bella's Restaurant, on left, take left on to access
road. At end of road, turn right onto Victory Highway and first right onto Joslin Road. Take first left onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2 mile and take left onto Black Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach here. Go past Spring Lake beach parking lot and follow Black Hut along the shore
line of the lake through a small lake front neighborhood. State boat launch will be on right at the bend in the road.


From Rt. 146 South: Take Slatersville/Forestdale exit. At end of ramp, turn right onto School Street. School Street merges into Greene Street in Slatersville, next to white church. Greene Street then becomes Main Street. Follow Main street until end at light at intersection with Route
102/Bronco Highway. Make a left onto Route 102. Follow Rt. 102 about 2 miles to Glendale. At Bella's Restaurant, on left, take left on to access road. At end of road, turn right onto Victory Highway and first right onto
Joslin Road. Take first left onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2 mile and take left onto Black Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach here.  Go past Spring Lake beach parking lot and follow Black Hut along the shore line of the lake through a small lake front neighborhood. State boat launch will be on right at the bend in the road.

From Rt. 295 Take exit 8 B for Route 7 North. Follow Rt. 7 north about 7 miles to light at intersection with Route 102. Turn left onto 102. Follow Rt. 102 about 1 mile to Glendale. At Bella's Restaurant, on left, take
left on to access road. At end of road, turn right onto Victory Highway and first right onto Joslin Road. Take first left onto Spring Lake Road. Proceed about 1/2 mile and take left onto Black Hut Road - there is a sign to the beach here. Go past Spring Lake beach parking lot and follow Black Hut along the shore line of the lake through a small lake front neighborhood. State boat launch will be on right at the bend in the road.

Rentals:

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

August  26__ 6:15pm - Possible make up date.

 

 

not used for 2008

 

Echo Lake (Pascoag Reservoir)- Glocester RI  6:15 pm

Rentals available  Suitable for all levels of experience.

Join us for fun and games on the lake.

Take 295 North or South to exit 7B Greenville, Route 44 west. Follow route 44 west for approx. 12 miles. Turn right onto Jackson School House Rd- state access site is ½ mile on the right. (easy to miss)

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation. Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

Manchaug Pond 6:15 pm  Rentals available   

Suitable for all levels of experience.

Directions:

GPS coordinates: N42 05.533    W071 46.040

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

Ranger night   6:15 pm Manville Quarry

A National Park Service Ranger will join our group this evening.

Rentals available  

Directions: From 295 North take exit 10. Turn right and go 5 lights to Manville Hill Road (about 3 miles). 
From 295 South take exit 10. Turn right and go 4 lights to Manville Hill Road (about 2 3/4 miles). Turn left onto Manville Hill Road and go down the hill about 3/4 of a mile and look for the quarry entrance on the right. Turn in and then turn left into a small field and park. If you go over the bridge and come to a light you have gone too far.

Put-in and paddle upstream (right) and then return. N41 58.328  W071 28.231

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle. 

 

-Quinsigamond RiverEkblaw put-in  6:15 pm. Suitable for all levels  Quinsigamond River-  Ekblaw put-in

Ekblaw Canoe and Kayak put-in is located in Grafton, Ma. on Rt 140

 Directions: 146N right onto Boston Rd. (Tony's pizza at left) Follow 1.2 miles to end.  Take a right onto Providence Rd or 122A South. At 1.8 miles, turn left onto Cross Street (it’ll be before the Valley Plaza Discount Liquor Plaza & sign). Take Cross Street (aptly named because it connects 122A to Route 122) to the end and turn left onto Route 122 North.  Continue 2.4 miles until the intersection of Routes 122 & 140 – turn left at this traffic light onto 122N/140N. Once you see Stop & Shop and CVS on the right (0.7 mi), Ekblaw put-in will be 0.1 mile further ON the LEFT. 

From the Worcester area: Those coming from the Worcester area take 146S and take a left onto Boston Rd (Tony's pizza on right)  and follow directions as above.

  From S. MA:  Those coming from S. MA.  take 495 N to Exit 22 for W. Upton. Take a right off the exit and follow to Upton.  Take a right onto 140N and stay on this road until you come Ekblaw put-in on left.  approx 7 miles

 

 

Seekonk River- Pawtucket RI  6:15 pm

Suitable for all levels of experience.

We will first paddle about 1/2 north first to get a nice view of the Pawtucket Falls on the Lower Blackstone  ( it is a very unique way to see Slater Mill from the river) . Then we  turn around and head south towards Bold Point.   

Please check a map or use mapquest before leaving for the trip. GPS coordinates:  N 41 52 159   W071 22 816

The paddle will take place at Festival Pier, aka School Street Pier, on the Seekonk River, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island

Directions from Route 95 North. Take exit 28 (SCHOOL STREET EXIT) at bottom of exit go right . Follow for .02 of a mile to Tim Healey Way - on your right after the light.. Follow Tim Healey Way  to the river.

*Directions from 146 South. Take 146 South crossing into RI. Take the exit towards BRANCH Ave.
Turn left onto Branch Ave. Merge onto 95 North (2.9 miles).  Take exit 28 (SCHOOL STREET EXIT) at bottom of exit go right . Follow for .02 of a mile to Tim Healey Way on your right after the light.. Follow Tim Healey Way down to the river.

 

Ranger night. 6:15 pm  Providence River. A National Park Service Ranger will join our group this evening. INSIDE the barrier

We will be launching inside the hurricane barrier to access the river. Suitable for all levels of experience.

Directions to the South Water Street Boat Ramp Take Rt. 146 South to Route 95 South
Merge into left lane of Rt. 95 south to take Exit 20 for Rt. 195 (left exit)
Take Exit 1 from Rt. 195 (Downtown Providence)
At end of Exit Ramp, merge onto Dyer Street
Follow Dyer Street for about .25 mile, then turn right onto Crawford Street Bridge
At end of Crawford Street Bridge, turn right onto South Water Street Boat Ramp, ahead on right.

 Rentals available.  

We have rental boats available for people on the first and third Tuesday evenings of the month from our vendor Great Canadian.  (Membership requirements are waived for those paddlers renting boats on our rental nights) We have a limited number of kayaks and canoes that may be reserved for a  fee.  To reserve a boat, call Great Canadian at 1-508-865-0010.  Call to leave a message with your request (kayak or canoe), and Great Canadian will return your call with a confirmation.  .Great Canadian will drop off your boat at the paddle location and bring it back to their shop after the paddle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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