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Requirements
for Blackstone Valley Paddlers Events.
Questions ?
Contact Cheryl
StoneFoxFarm@cox.net 401-647-5887.
Complete BVPC Calendar
In
the event of a last minute cancellation or modification to a paddle
trip, please check the
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as well as your e-mail and the website for updates.
Note:
Inflatable PFDs (life vests) are not
acceptable for paddling on RICKA Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle
Club trips.
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BVPC Schedule:
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June 18th.
Blackstone Canal
This upcoming
week's paddle has to be moved due to the high water levels on the
Blackstone. We are moving it to the Blackstone Canal in Lincoln. We
will be staying in the canal and off the river this week.
Blackstone Canal
A fun, scenic paddle along the bike path in
Lincoln. This trip is suitable for everyone.
Directions:
http://www.riparks.com/blacksto.htm
(North from Providence)
1. I-95 North to Route 146 in Providence 2. Route 146 North to
Breakneck Hill Road (approximately 5 miles) 3. East on Breakneck
Hill Road (Route 123) (approximately 2.5 miles) 4. Enter Bikeway
Entrance on left on Route 123 in Lonsdale
(South from I-295)
1. Exit 9 on I-295, South on Route 146 (approximately 3 miles to
Breakneck Hill Road ). 2. East on Breakneck Hill Road (Route
123) (approximately 2.5 miles). 3. Enter Bikeway Entrance on left
off Route 123 in Lonsdale.
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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June 25th Nipmuc River- Harrisville. Launching
promptly at 6:15. For more info contact Cheryl at
stonefoxfarm@cox.net or
401-647-5887.
Suitable for all levels of experience, recommended for boats under 15
feet.
Suitable for all ages
and 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.
Nipmuc River Video -
Erik
upper Nipmuc River Video-
Erik
GPS coordinates for the put-in: N 41 58.258'
W071 40.738'

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 turn right and then left at the light. This will turn into Route
102. 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.
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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July 2nd- Hopedale Pond- Hopedale MA Launching
promptly at 6:15. For more info contact Cheryl at
stonefoxfarm@cox.net or
401-647-5887.
National Park Service
Rangers will join us this evening.
Suitable for all levels of experience
Hopedale Pond,
MA
The town was settle in 1842 as a Utopian socialist commune and evolved
into the home of the Draper Corp, at one time the world's largest
manufacturere of automatic cotton looms. Hopedale has an area of only
5 square miles, a population of about 6,000 and is located in the
Blackstone Valley.
Massachusetts maps
showing Hopedale's location.
(info gathered from http://hope1842.com/)

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.
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.
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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July 9th Valley Falls Marsh Cumberland RI.
Launching promptly at 6:15. For more info contact Cheryl at
stonefoxfarm@cox.net or
401-647-5887
Suitable for all levels of experience.
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

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.
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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July 16th Stump Pond, Smithfield RI. Launching
promptly at 6:15. For more info contact Cheryl at
stonefoxfarm@cox.net or
401-647-5887.
Suitable for all levels of experience.


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. N41 54. 043 W071
32. 479
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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July 23rd Ten Mile River
East Providence-Launching
promptly at 6:15. For more info contact Cheryl at
stonefoxfarm@cox.net or
401-647-5887
Suitable for all levels of experience
East Providence on
the Ten Mile River.
Driving Directions:
GPS Coordinates N41 50 879 W071 20 760
Drive to Providence,
RI. Cross the Washington Bridge. For most people that means taking
Route 95 through the city and exiting onto Route 195.
Once on the
Washington Bridge, get into the right lane and look for the exit to
Route 44. At one point Route 44 snakes around a square in East
Providence, but keep following the signs for 44. By the light by the
Wampanoag Mall, make a left onto Route 1A, Pawtucket Ave. Half a mile
up the road, 1A merges with 114. Pleasant Street merges into 1A at a
light. Stay on 1A. Another .5 miles up the road, there
will be a white church, keep following Pawtucket Ave until it splits
into Pawtucket and Newport Av, take a right into Newport Av ( A
Mobil gas station will be on the left side of Newport Av and on the
right side of Pawtucket Av,).
At the next traffic light (after
Hess gas station) turn right into Ferris Ave.
Go about 1/2 mile until Ferris makes a very sharp right turn, at
that point go straight into Kimberly Memorial Baseball Fields. Bear
right and follow the
paved road to a dead
end. Launch site will be at start of Ten Mile bike path.,
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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July 30th Slatersville- North Smithfield RI.
Launching promptly at 6:15. For more info contact Cheryl at
stonefoxfarm@cox.net or
401-647-5887
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.
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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August 6th Lacky Dam and the Mumford River-
Sutton MA. Launching promptly at 6:15. For more info contact Cheryl at
stonefoxfarm@cox.net or
401-647-5887
Suitable for all levels of experience.

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
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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August 13th Lincoln Woods, Lincoln RI- Party
and Paddle. Rentals available. Launching promptly at 6:15. For more
info contact Cheryl at
stonefoxfarm@cox.net or 401-647-5887
Suitable for all levels of experience.

Details to come!
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
please refer to a map before leaving for a trip.
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August 20th- Providence River-
East
Providence RI. Launching promptly at 6:15. For more info contact
Cheryl at stonefoxfarm@cox.net
or 401-647-5887.
National Park Service
Rangers will join us this evening.
Suitable for all levels of experience.
Access to the Providence River.
Kayak skirts are recommended for the crossing.

Leaving the put-in
you will head northwest towards the hurricane barrier. On the left you
will pass century old pier pilings (caution,
some may be just below the surface). Entering the open water below the
hurricane barrier there may be some chop, especially with a
south wind. Tidal
currents are generally not a problem. There can be swells coming
up the bay in the open area. Kayak
skirts are recommended for the crossing.
Rounding the corner,
passing tugboats on your right, you pass through the barrier and enter
the quiet Providence River. The electric company will be on your left
and great views of the city ahead. After passing under the first
bridge you are in and under the city. Waterfire braziers line the
center of the river. The Providence court house and RI School of
Design (RISD) are on your right. Passing under more bridges you come
to the confluence of the Woonasqatucketand Moshassuck
Rivers.
Bearing to the left you come into Water Place Park. The Providence
Mall is in front of you. Paddle under the mall and the train tracks
and continue up river until you run out of water. It is best to do
this section at higher tides.
Directions: Take
195 East from Providence to exit 4. Take
exit 4 off of 195 east (RT 44 Taunton Ave/ Riverside), bear right
towards Riverside and take first right onto Mauran Drive. Go two stop
signs and turn left onto Pier St (also known as Waterfront St to
right), follow past large nursing home on left and go to far end of
dirt parking lot. You have arrived, enjoy!
Bold Point N 41.813962 W 71.390233
Directions are provided as a courtesy to paddlers,
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End of the 2013 Season. Please join
us on RICKA Flatwater trips!
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