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Note: Inflatable PFDs (life vests) are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle Club trips.
Leaders have the right to put restrictions on their trips. They may require specific boat lengths or boat types, spray skirts, headlamps etc. The trip may specify experienced paddlers only. Please make your decision to participate accordingly. This is for the safety and enjoyment of the entire group.
Save the Date- Saturday March 27th RICKA Flatwater planning meeting. We will meet at River Bend Farm in Uxbridge at 1:00 pm to set up our calendar for 2010!
River Bend Farm allows us the use of their conference room at no charge, a huge thank you goes out to Ranger Val!
If you have a trip that requires a high tide, full moon etc, please send Cheryl the date to reserve on the calendar in advance of the meeting. If you have a trip that you would like to lead but are not able to make the meeting, please send the info to Stonefoxfarm@juno.com
We will have party pizza and soda, you may bring a snack or dish to share, if you wish. Please bring ideas for trips. If you would like to lead a trip but do not have experience leading, ask and we will partner you up with an experienced leader.
Leaders have the right to put restrictions on their trips as they see fit. They may require specific boat lengths or boat types, spray skirts, headlamps etc. The trip may specify experienced paddlers only. This is for the safety and enjoyment of the entire group.
Directions to River Bend Farm:
GPS coordinates: N 42 05 641 W071 37 442. 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.
Suitable for all boats and levels of experience.
A wetsuit or drysuit is required to paddle with us during the off season. Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Suitable for all boats and levels of experience.
A wetsuit or drysuit is required to paddle with us during the off season. Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
N41 55 117 W071 49 845
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
A wetsuit or drysuit is required to paddle with us during the off season. Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Suitable for all boats and levels of experience.
Hope Landing Access. Rt.116 to Hope Furnace Road, access to upper Pawtuxet
River.
You may paddle up to the Scituate Reservoir and back again. The water is very clean, coming directly from the reservoir.
Coming from the North, travel on Route 116 South into the village of Hope, in the town of Scituate. Just past the junction of Rt. 115, look for the bridge crossing the river. Turn right onto Hope Furnace Road. The access to Hope landing is down a short gravel drive.
Coming from the South travel on Route 116 North into the village of Hope, in the town of Scituate. The access, Hope Landing, will be on your left just after entering Scituate, before the bridge crossing the river. Drive down a short gravel drive onto Hope Furnace Road. GPS Coordinates: N41 43.868 W071 33.930
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Suitable for all boats and levels of experience.
A wetsuit or drysuit is required to paddle with us during the off season. Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Directions: 95, R.I. to Exit 1 onto Rt. 3 south for 1.8 miles. At Rt. 216 go left (onto 216). Follow 216. Put in will be on the left shortly after a right turn where 216 merges with Rt. 91 (same road, two route #’s).
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Suitable for all boats and levels of experience.
A wetsuit or drysuit is required to paddle with us during the off season. Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Quinebaug River Canoe Trail Holland to East Brimfield, MA Shuttle
Put-in at Holland Pond and paddle down the Quinebaug River Canoe Trail to East Brimfield Lake and Long Pond. In this area, the Quinebaug River winds through marshland filled with wildlife. Stop for lunch at a rope swing on East Brimfield Lake. Take out is at the Long Pond Boat ramp.
GPS coordinates for put-in: N 42 04 932 W 072 09 801
for take out: N 42 06 777 W 072 07 909
Directions: Take I-95 north, to Route 146 north, to I-90 Mass Pike west, to I-84 west. Take exit 3B to Route 20
toward Brimfield.
Continue on Route 20 until you reach the intersection of Route 20 and Route 148 - about one and a half mile. Go straight through the light and continue on Route 20 for another 1 and 1/2 mile. Take a left onto Holland East Brimfield Road - there will be a sign for Holland and a large sign for the Quinebaug Cove Campground. Continue approximately 2 miles and take a right onto Morse Road- there will be a brown canoe launch sign.
After 1/10 of a mile, take a sharp left down the hill on a dirt access road.
At the bottom of the hill, take a right following the canoe launch signs. Put-in is 2/10 mile on the right before the Pond Bridge Road bridge.
One way trip- (no shuttle) up the river and back to put in
N42° 6' 44.97" W-72° 7' 45.97"
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Details on where to meet will follow soon.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Directions. From Rt. 1 South or North take Rt. 138 heading WEST. Follow this to the intersection with Rt. 110. Right after this intersection on your LEFT is the put in. Watch for the sign. This can also be reached from Rt. 95 North or South. Take the exit for Rt. 138 and follow it EAST. Put in: N41 28 962 W071 33 082
Take out at Biscuit City: N 41° 27.060 W 071° 36.969 Directions: From Rt. 95 North or South. Take the exit for Rt. 138 and follow it EAST. From the intersection of Routes 2 and 138, head south on Route 2 for approx 3+ miles. Take a left on Biscuit City Road (off of Rt 2). If you miss that left, take the next left on Kenyon School Road. River access is a short way down road on left, just before the Fenced off railroad tracks
Worden's Pond is one take out area. Rt.
138 to Rt. 110 to Worden's Pond Rd., take right ½ mile on north side (S).
Cement Slab ramp. more detail -Take out at Worden's Pond fishing access on
Worden's Pond Road. 41.25.778 071.34.064 From Taylor's Landing. Drive
down Ministerial RD (RT 110) to Tuckertown Four Corners. At the blinking
light at intersection (Soccer Fields on far left). Turn
right on to Wordens Pond Rd. When you first see the pond, turn
right into parking lot.
"The Great Swamp, located in the southern part of Rhode Island, provides perhaps the most intriguing canoe trip in the state. The trip is an excursion into hidden jungle-like retreats that cannot be reached any other way. Here, you will float into a vast state-owned management are a on one river, paddle across a shallow but wide pond, and then finish your trip on another river that snakes its way through dense vine-draped vegetation. There will be no doubt in your mind why this area is called Great Swamp. "(excerpt from Gorp)
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Trip is not suitable for kayaks over 15 feet. Narrow and twisty river. Paddle upstream against the current and then return with the current to the put-in.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Zeke's Bridge state access. N41 39 906 - W071 37 115
Directions from 95 South.. Take exit 6 To Rt. 3 north ( DO NOT take exit 6-A or 6-B Hopkins Hill Road) Take a right at the bottom of the exit and follow 3 North for about a mile and a half. Take a left onto Harkney Hill Road. Follow for a little over a mile and look for the access for Zekes Bridge.
Directions from 95 North, Take exit 6 to Rt. 3 north. ( DO NOT take exit 6-A or 6 B Hopkins Hill Road) Take a left at the bottom of the exit and follow 3 North for about a mile and a half. Take a left onto Harkney Hill Road. Follow for a little over a mile and look for the access for Zekes Bridge.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
A unique location suitable for everyone.
Directions to the put-in: From 95 South take exit 17- From 95 North take exit 16. Both exits lead to Elmwood Avenue. Drive south on Elmwood until you come to the traffic light at Elmwood and Park Avenue. Turn left onto Park Avenue and drive past the RT. 10 on/off ramps. Stay on Park Avenue until you come to the traffic light at the Park School. The school is on the right and the entrance to the Roger Williams Park is on the left. Enter the park and bear left-the launch site and parking will be on the right side of the road at the lake.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip. Bradford Fishing Access to the Pawcatuck River.
Nemasket River in
Lakeville MA The AMC River guide describes this river as one of the
prettiest in Eastern MA
Very clean river ! A chance to check out
two herring runs. Description: A few quickwater stretches and a
couple of easy portages. 12 mile paddle.
Directions: Take exit 4 off of RT 495. Follow Rt 105 south towards
Lakeville for 1.1 miles. Take a left and turn onto Vaughan street ( just
before Starr's liquors) and follow straight for one mile to the put-in which
is on the left. Vaughn Street put-in GPS coordinates are: N 41
51.598' W 070 55.018'
To get to the take-out from the put-in: Turn Right onto Vaughan Street . Turn right onto 105 north. Pass under 495 to 28 North left. Follow 28 to rotary, go half way around rotary to 28 North (still). Continue approx. 2.5 miles to Plymouth Street and take a right. Go .3 miles to first left Titicut Street. Take-out is on the bidge1/4 mile on the left. Titcut take-out coordinates are: N41 56.034' W070 57.421'
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Valley Falls Marsh Cumberland RI
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.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________shuttle leaves at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Upper Quinebaug River -- Putnam to Dayville CT shuttle
This section of Quinebaug River is a 6 mile trip in Eastern Connecticut and includes a shuttle The river alternates between riffles and flatwater for the first half of the trip-- the second half of the trip is flatwater.. The river may be shallow during dry spells.
Directions to the put-in: Follow Rt. 44 in through downtown Putnam, CT. Take a left onto Kennedy Drive. (It is the street just before the bridge and waterfall) Look for the third parking area in a riverside picnic ground called the John F. Simonzi Memorial Park. There is a small boat launch area.
Leave a car at the take out. To reach the take out drive CT 101 west of Dayville CT to the river, a lane on the south side leads to a parking area and your take out.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
(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.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Details to come!
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
River Island Park to Manville, Woonsocket RI (shuttle )
The river starts out rocky and offers a few
sets of rapids. Moving water experience required.
Driving directions:
This is a vehicle shuttle trip. Park your vehicles at River Island
Park and leave a van or two at Manville.
From the North:
Take Route 146 south into Rhode Island. After the
Pound Hill road exit, watch for the Route 104 Downtown Woonsocket exit. Take
that exit. At the bottom of the ramp notice the brown Visitor Center sign.
You can follow these signs . Park in a lot behind the Museum of Work and
Culture.
From the South:
Take Route 146 north. In North Smithfield, 146 splits. Make sure you stay to
the left. Don't take the Park Avenue exit on the right unless you know
Woonsocket well. Park behind the Museum of
Work and Culture in Woonsocket.
After the split take the next exit, Route 104. Follow the brown visitor
center signs at the bottom of the ramp. You can follow these signs. Park in
a lot behind the Museum of Work and Culture.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
To ensure parking it is suggested that you arrive at the put-in before 9:30 am. We are meeting at the beach, not the put-in. When launching, put-in and paddle to the right, after a few miles you will see the beach at the mouth of the river. This is a club event and open to flatwater and Blackstone paddlers, sea kayakers, white water boaters.
Bring a lunch, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Narrow River Narragansett RI
Directions: Take 95 South to exit 9 (a left exit) towards Newport/S. County. Merge onto Rt. 4 South. Turn slight right onto Tower Hill Road. Turn left onto Bridgetown Road (at large tower). Turn slight right onto Middlebridge road. Approximately a mile and half-mile up on the left will be Pollock Street. Turn and follow to the parking area.
N41 28.044 W071 27.013
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Saturday July 10, 2010 North River Trip - Trip Organizer: Ron Cichowski n3303j@erols.com or cell (508)868-3471.
Meet at the launch point at 1:00PM for the shuttle. Departure at 2:00PM SHARP.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
North River 2006 (Cheryl Cameron Thompson)
Directions to Hanover, MA North River Kayak Launch Area
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From Massachusetts Route 3 EXIT #12 proceed on Route 139 West 2.3 miles to the intersection with Route 53.
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Continue on Route 139 West 0.8 miles to the Traffic Light and intersection of BROADWAY.
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Turn LEFT on BROADWAY and proceed 0.3 miles to the fork with ELM Street.
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Bear LEFT on ELM Street and proceed 0.6 miles to INDIAN HEAD Street.
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Turn LEFT on INDIAN HEAD Street and proceed 0.3 miles to LAUNCH SITE at end of street on right.
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Latitude 42 Degrees 6 Minuets 4.4 Seconds Longitude -70 Degrees 49 Minutes 19.0 Seconds
Saturday July 10, 2010 Trip Information
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Please be at launch site by 1:00 PM to unload boats and move an appropriate number of vehicles to the Take Out point.
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The Departure will be at 2:00 PM SHARP in order to take advantage of the tidal flows.
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We will stop at the 6 mile point in a comfortable Pine Grove to consume whatever provisions you bring.
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Bring water - No restrooms at launch site, portapotty at take out.
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The route is 11.6 miles, downhill and is an easy 4 hours, unless there are significant winds from the Northeast.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
The date of this trip will most likely be changed as a high tide is required to paddle up the river.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Organizer: Henry Dziadosz henry@twincitysupply.com 401-567-0313
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
no shuttle needed for this trip
You can put in at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet, but you can only paddle upstream and then return to Rhodes. Do not paddle downstream past Rhodes, there is a very large dam that cannot be run.
Directions to the put-in: From 95 South take exit 17- From 95 North take exit 16. Both exits lead to Elmwood Avenue. Drive south on Elmwood until you come to the traffic light at Elmwood and Park Avenue. Take a left onto Park Avenue (A mobile station will be on your left). Stay straight on Park until you can go no further (Park Avenue will end) and take a right onto Broad Street. Go ½ mile on Broad Street. You will see a gazebo on your right. Take a right at the gazebo and follow the road right in the parking lot.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Narrow River. Helmets are strongly recommended if you plan on surfing in your kayak.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
To ensure parking it is suggested that you arrive at the put-in before 9:30 am. We are meeting at the beach, not the put-in. When launching, put-in and paddle to the right, after a few miles you will see the beach at the mouth of the river. This is a club event and open to flatwater and Blackstone paddlers, sea kayakers, white water boaters.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Bring a lunch, sunscreen and plenty of water.
Narrow River Narragansett RI
Directions: Take 95 South to exit 9 (a left exit) towards Newport/S. County. Merge onto Rt. 4 South. Turn slight right onto Tower Hill Road. Turn left onto Bridgetown Road (at large tower). Turn slight right onto Middlebridge road. Approximately a mile and half-mile up on the left will be Pollock Street. Turn and follow to the parking area.
N41 28.044 W071 27.013
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
A unique location suitable for everyone.
Directions to the put-in: From 95 South take exit 17- From 95 North take exit 16. Both exits lead to Elmwood Avenue. Drive south on Elmwood until you come to the traffic light at Elmwood and Park Avenue. Turn left onto Park Avenue and drive past the RT. 10 on/off ramps. Stay on Park Avenue until you come to the traffic light at the Park School. The school is on the right and the entrance to the Roger Williams Park is on the left. Enter the park and bear left-the launch site and parking will be on the right side of the road at the lake.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ launching at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Meet at__________ Shuttle leaves at___ Trip organizer: Mark Roberts 401-533-1883 Cell email: hrmmark@gmail.com
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
Note: at this time of year a wet suit or dry suit is recommended or a change of clothes in a waterproof dry bag is required.
Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board. Please check the board before leaving for any trip.
Wallum Lake in the Douglas State Park, Douglas, Ma.,
Wallum Lake is located on the border of RI and Ma., has crystal clear
water, and an easy paddle. Any size boat is OK, suitable for all levels.
GPS coordinates: N42 01 301 W071 46 073
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.
Our leaders provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.