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We look forward to paddling with you from May  through August 2009. 

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

GPS Coordinates: N41 53.907  W071 23.392

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location

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 Maderia Ave. 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 Maderia Ave. Docks immediately on right.

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.

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

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location

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.

Rivers Edge Recreational Complex on Davison Street. 

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location

Directions:

From north of Woonsocket

Take Rt. 146 South to Rt. 120 - Sayles Hill Road - you will be at a
stoplight.  Take a left on to Rt. 120 - Sayles Hill Road.  At the
intersection with Rt. 99, take a left on to Rt. 99 North.  At the light at
the end of Rt. 99, take a left on to Rt. 122 - Mendon Rd.  Continue on Rt.
122 through two stoplights - you will now be on Cumberland Hill Rd.
Continue on Cumberland Hill Rd. until you reach a third stoplight.  At this
light, take a left on to Hamlet Avenue - you will be on a bridge crossing
the Blackstone River.  After the bridge, take the first left on to Davidson
Street.  The entrance to the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex is on the left
after the bike path parking lot.  The boat ramp is down the driveway about ¼
mile on the left.


From south of Woonsocket

Take Rt. 146 North to Rt. 99 North.  At the light at the end of Rt. 99, take
a left on to Rt. 122 - Mendon Rd.  Continue on Rt. 122 through two
stoplights - you will now be on Cumberland Hill Rd.  Continue on Cumberland
Hill Rd. until you reach a third stoplight.  At this light, take a left on
to Hamlet Avenue - you will be on a bridge crossing the Blackstone River.
After the bridge, take the first left on to Davidson Street.  The entrance
to the Rivers Edge Recreational Complex is on the left after the bike path
parking lot.  The boat ramp is down the driveway about ¼ mile on the left.
 

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.

Suitable for all levels of experience. 186 acre reservoir

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location

Directions: Take 295 North or South to exit 7B Greenville, Route 44 west. Follow route 44 west for 9.1 miles. Turn left onto Chestnut Hill Road. Follow Chestnut Hill Road for .8 mile until you come to Sand Dam Road on the left. Portions of this road are not paved, follow for one tenth of a mile until you come to the state access on your left.

Chestnut Hill Road is in the Chepachet district of Glocester. It is always best to refer to a map or map quest .

GPS Coordinates are: N41 53.804  W071 40.685

Manchaug Pond in Sutton

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location

From Rt. 146 North or South take Exit 5
and head west (from the South this will be a right and from the North you will turn left) to Manchaug on Whitins Road. Continue several miles to fork of Parker Rd. and Manchaug Rd. Take left fork onto Parker to end, and then a right. Boat Ramp is on left. GPS coordinates: N42 05.533    W071 46.040.

"Into to Paddling Nights" will be solely devoted to  paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Join us for these "Introduction to Paddling" nights. Great Canadian will rent boats for these nights as well. "Introduction to Paddling nights" are free of charge and included with your membership or boat rental!   Trips are not offered on these evenings. 

Join National Park Ranger, Suzanne Buchanan for the "Lazy Days of Summer Paddle"  and enjoy fun and games on the water with us.  This is a networking paddle,  we will be joined by the Blackstone Valley Interpretive Network volunteers, who are fantastic storytellers.

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. 

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

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.

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.

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.

First, paddle about 1/2 north first to get a spectacular view of the Pawtucket Falls on the Lower Blackstone. Then turn around and head for Bold Point (about 5 miles).    The name Pawtucket means "Great Falls".

Please check a map or use mapquest before leaving for this 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

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location

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.

August 13th  6:15 pm "Into to Paddling Night" Bowdish Lake,  Glocester, RI. Questions ? Contact Cheryl StoneFoxFarm@juno.com 401-647-5887.

GPS put-in coordinates are:  N41 55. 408'  W071 45.493

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.

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.

"Into to Paddling Nights" will be solely devoted to  paddlers interested in learning basic strokes that will allow them to better control their boat, whether they paddle a canoe or kayak. Join us for these "Introduction to Paddling" nights. Great Canadian will rent boats for these nights as well. "Introduction to Paddling nights" are free of charge and included with your membership or boat rental!   Trips are not offered on these evenings. 

The Blackstone Gorge : GPS Coordinates: N42 00.923     W071 33.165

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.

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.

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.

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. 

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".

The Blackstone Valley Paddle Club provides directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.

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.

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.

End of 2009 season!

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