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Suitable for all levels of experience and boat lengths. A change of clothes in a waterproof bag is required. Bring a lunch
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.
Erik scouted the trip on 7/6 and took these pictures.
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.
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An interesting afternoon paddle through a wildlife sanctuary.
Directions: Rt. 95 to Route 4 (exit 9). Take the second exit (route 402) and go to the left (towards Quonset). The access will be a short distance down the road on the right.
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Bring a lunch. A change of clothes in a waterproof bag is required.
We will meet at the put-in at 10:30 AM. The Farmington River is west of Hartford. We will shuttle as soon after as ready to the take-out.
Put-In: From Route I-84 take exit 39 (Not exit 39A)and head west on Route 4 for about 2 miles.
Put-in is on the left just after crossing the river. The road down to the parking area is hard to spot and looks like just a missing piece of guard rail until you are right across from it.
Put-in: GPS coordinates: 41º 43’ 41.0” N by - 72º 49’ 46.0" W
AutoNav GPS Address is 880 Farmington Ave, Farmington CT
The Farmington is a very pretty leisurely wide low current river that meanders through the countryside with overhanging trees.
Points of interest include The Heublein Tower. They say you can see all the way to Long Island Sound from the tower on a clear day.
King Phillip Mountain is on the right just before the take out. King Phillip’s Cave will be due west about half way up the mountain. The large cave is visible from the river.
At the take out there are two very large sycamore trees in this small park. The plaque by one of the trees gives a little history of the park.
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Bring a lunch. Suitable for boats over 12 feet.
GPS N41 20 178 W071 43 323
Directions from the North: Take Rt. 1 to West Beach Road, which will be on your left. (It’s after East Beach Road) (From Westerly area: Take Rt. 1 to West Beach Road which will be on your right (it’s a short way past the Rt. 216 turn).
From both directions: Turn onto West Beach Road. Go straight to the very end of the road, which will eventually bear slightly right and turn into a dirt road along a breachway. The parking area and pond/launch is at the very end.
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June 1st Sunday Great Swamp Trip- Taylors Landing, Kingston, RI. Meet at 10:00am for a shuttle Leaders: Jim Cole JimCole@hotmail.com 401-377-1033 and Mark Roberts MRoberts@CIA.com 401-533-1883 Cell.
Narrow twisty waterways, trip is not suitable for long kayaks. No Kayaks over 15 feet.
At this time of year, a wetsuit or drysuit is recommended. At the very minimum, a change of clothes in a waterproof bag is required.
Bring a lunch
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
"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)
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June 1st Sunday- Wallum Lake Douglas State Park, Douglas, MA Meet at 12:00 noon. Leader Bill Brown kayakbill222@aol.com
As an alternative paddle for people with boats over 15 feet. Bill is
offering this paddle on Wallum Lake. Wallum Lake is
located on the border of RI and MA, has crystal clear water, and an easy
paddle. Suitable for any size boat and level 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.
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June 7th Saturday- Connecticut River Eagles Paddle - Barton’s Cove, Gill MA. Meet at 10:00 am for a shuttle. Leaders:Jim Cole JimCole@hotmail.com 401-377-1033 and Mark Roberts MRoberts@CIA.com -401-533-1883 Cell.
This is a 10 mile paddle. Suitable for experienced paddlers but works with all sizes of boat. Very short boats and slow boats may not want to go all the way, there is an option to turn back, making the trip shorter. Bring a lunch.
Expect a fair amount of boat traffic, similar to the Narrow River in RI. However, much of the paddle is in a wide area of the river where it is easy to avoid the boats. You have to pay attention in the narrow sections.
There is a current which typically runs 1.0 mph at most in this section of the Connecticut in summer.
This section of the Connecticut was Henderson Lake for over 4,000 years following the last glaciation. The lake was 100’ deeper than the river is now (i.e. the water was 100’ higher). The banks of the river are that high. This is a gorgeous paddle. You may pass ducks, egrets, great blue herons, king fishers, and ospreys. You will see eagles or your fee will be cheerfully refunded. (Note: there is no fee, but it will be refunded anyway.)
We will paddle right under the bald eagle nest at the start and again at the end of the trip. The baby eagles will be in the nest, but probably not flying yet. Bring your binoculars as we can paddle pretty close to the nest high up in a tree. We will have a clear view. This is the only eagle nest in the US with a web-cam. Here is the web site to check on the eagles before you go.
www.firstlightpower.com/eagles/
The eagles are in a large dead tree on an island in Barton’s cove. You cannot go ashore here. Actually, you can go ashore, but you will be arrested (maybe … just remember Hitchcock’s The Birds). It’s roped off.
We start the paddle at Barton’s Cove at the base of Pisgah Mountain behind you (North). From the cove, we paddle east upstream through the wide cove around the peninsula and eventually north into the Narrows following a natural fault line to the graceful arch of the French King Bridge high above the river. We continue north into the French King Gorge with its 250 foot high rocky banks, and past French King Rock to Riverview Recreation Area. Riverview features a beautiful picnic area at the base of Northfield Mountain. We will have lunch here and then return. Check it out on the aerial view of the map below. Riverview is at the end of Ferry Road off Route 63.
Launch from Barton’s Cove, Gill MA.
AutoNav GPS address 66 French King Hwy, Gill, MA 01354-9718
Directions: From RI, go north on 146 to Worcester, take I-290 East to I-190 North, to route 2 West to Gill.
When you cross the Connecticut River (on the French King Bridge) you enter Gill. Barton Cove Public Ramp is on the left about 3 miles or so after the bridge. It is about .4 miles before the traffic light, with a big sign “Boat Ramp.” If you come to a traffic light (well after Orange), you just passed it. Turn around just past the light on the left at the overlook of the dam. The boat ramp will now be on your right. It’s two hours from Providence.
Call 401-533-1883 if lost.
MapQuest Link: www.mapquest.com/maps/66+French+King+Hwy+Gill+MA+01354-9718/
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This trip is suitable for
shorter boats (under 15 feet) and for paddlers with good boat control.
A seven-mile trip on one of the prettiest sections of the Blackstone River.
This trip requires good boat handling skills - there are narrow sections of
river with tricky currents and overhanging trees (strainers) that can easily
cause accidental swims. We will put in at Plummers Landing in Northbridge,
follow the Blackstone River through River Bend Farm, and take out at the
Route 122 Bridge in South Uxbridge. There is one portage at Hartford
Avenue. Bring a lunch.
Directions: From Route 146, take the exit for Route 16 - proceed
East on Route 16 toward Uxbridge. At the traffic light in Uxbridge Center,
turn left on to Main Street/Route 122 North. Continue on Route 122 North
for approximately 2 miles to the traffic light at the intersection with
Church Street in Northbridge. Take a right on to Church Street. Continue
for about a mile. The parking area for the Blackstone River Canal and
Heritage Park is on the right just before the bridge.
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Suitable for all boats and levels of experience.
Directions: The put-in for Hundred-Acre Cove and the Barrington River is on Route 114 (the Wampanoag Trail) in Barrington. Go south on 114 and take the last turnaround before 114 becomes a two-way road. (If you miss it, no problem---just go through the next intersection and turn around in the parking lot of the Congregational church. It's impossible to miss.) Just after the turnaround (you're now heading north), you'll see a sign on the right that says Walker Farm. Turn in; is the town dock and boat ramp. Park anywhere that's not posted.
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June 28th and June 29th Housantonic River- Weekend. Come for one day or both. Meet on Saturday at 11:00am. If you are paddling on Sunday only, contact leader for time of paddle on Sunday before the weekend of the trip.
Leaders: Jim Cole (JimCole@hotmail.com) 401-377-1033 or Mark Roberts (HRMmark@gmail.com) 401-533-1883
We will paddle 10 miles per day.
Day one paddle- from Ashley Falls to Falls Village
Day two paddle -from Falls Village to Kent or alternate depending a river conditions
Saturday: Ashley Falls, MA to Falls Village, CT. Lots of wilderness, one portage. Pass by Bartholomew's Cobble, See nesting Bald Eagles.
Lots of hiking trails in area including the AT which follows the river for several miles.
This is the information on Saturdays trip.
There is currently a mating pair of bald eagles that may be visible at
the start of the Trip. Trip is 10 miles of easy flatwater with a slight
current. There is one dam that can be portaged or run depending on your
skill level. Running dam takes good paddling skills. Portage is short.
Very scenic trip. We will meet at the Put in at 11:00 AM and do a
shuttle.
to the take out.
GPS Information
Put-in: Gps 42º 04' 12.6" N - 73º 20' 25.2W
Take-out Gps 41º 57' 50.3" N - 73º 22' 18.4W
Directions (from google.com) from Providence (2.5 hour trip):
Note: Since I come from the Westerly RI area I will take a different
route.
1. Head north on RI-146 N Entering Massachusetts 15.8 mi 20 mins
2. Continue on RT-146 N/Worcester-Providence Turnpike 18.0 mi
20 mins
3. Slight right (signs for US-20/Boston/I-90/Springfield) 0.4 mi
4. Turn left to merge onto I-90 W/Mass Turnpike/Mass Pike
Partial toll road 83.6 mi 1 hour 20 mins
5. Take exit 2 for US-20 Partial toll road 0.6 mi 1 min
6. Turn left at US-20 187 ft 1 min
7. Turn right at RT-102 W 4.6 mi 9 mins
8. Turn left at South St/US-7 Continue to follow US-7 6.6 mi 11 mins
9. Turn left at Main St/US-7
Continue to follow US-7 8.4 mi 12 mins
10. Continue on Ashley Falls Rd/RT-7A S 1.4 mi 3 mins
Note: Put in is where 7A crosses the river.
Camping is available at Housatonic Meadows State Park. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica:
Camping Cost $13.00 a night, min 2 nights with $9.00 booking fee (total $35.00) – up to 6 people (2 veh.) per site. It this point I would suggest sites between 40 and 49. Trip leaders have site 47 reserved.
Meet at campground entrance Sunday morning at 10:00 AM to finalize plans for Sunday.
If you plan to surf in your kayak, helmets are strongly recommended.
Informal day at the beach, we do not have a formal paddle on this day. Meet at Narragansett Beach. (note best to arrive at the launch by 9:30 to insure parking)
Put-in on Narrow River and Paddle (to the right) a couple of miles to the mouth of the river and the beach. We will meet up at the beach, not at the launch.
N41 28.044 W071 27.013
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.
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Wilson Park boat ramp.
Paddle in the calm, wind-protected waters among the islands and marshes. A
great opportunity to see osprey, great blue heron, green heron, great
egrets, cormorants, bufflehead ducks, and maybe a deer or two.
Directions: Turn onto Intrepid St. from RT 1 (it's just North of the junction of RT 1 & 1A, near the fire & Police stations). Continue to the launch and the parking lot at the very end. NOTE: You can also get to the launch by going through the main entrance for Wilson Park from RT 1A, just South of the RT 1 & RT 1A junction, but it might be easier going the other way.
Gps N41 34.638 W071 27.187 Boat ramp
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A unique location suitable for everyone. Bring a lunch.
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.
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10:30 EDT READY TO SHUTTLE, 11:30 LAUNCH TIME
Trip is suitable for Day Touring or Ocean Kayaks and Kayakers that can paddle comfortably at 2.5 knots in still water.
Description: No overhanging branches or trees. The river is sufficiently wide enough for any length boat. A little bit of quick water at the bridges and one natural narrow. Enough fetch in some spots that windy conditions can produce white peaks on some of the waves but not significant enough to swamp an average boat. A bit of power boat activity as you work your way to the end, but so far it all has appeared courteous and aware of kayak/canoe limits. A large portion of the river is posted as a “No Wake” zone.
The put-in is in Pembroke MA with parking for about 15 vehicles. (N 42° 05. 992' W070° 49. 124' ) The take-out is about 8 land miles down in Marshfield at Ocean View Marina on Route 3A ( N42. 09.829' W070 44.552 ). The paddle distance is 11.8 miles. It represents a relatively easy 4 hour trip (UNLESS the wind is against you!). There is a pine grove with a small beach area about 6 miles into the trip which is a good stop point for snack/lunch break.
DIRECTIONS to meeting place and put-in:
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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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Kickemuit River
Directions - From rte 136, aka Metacom Avenue (either off 195 or from the Mt. Hope Bridge) turn on to Narrows St. (on your left if coming from 195, on your right if coming from the Mt. Hope Bridge) in Bristol. There is a Shell station on the opposite side of 136. Follow Narrow St all the way down the hill to just short of the water and then bear left into the Public Access parking lot.
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Suitable for all. Bring a lunch
Ninigret Salt Pond, Charlestown RI
Launch from the Charlestown Public Access Parking Lot near the Beach and Breachway.
Directions to Ninigret Pond: From Rt. 1, follow all signs carefully to Charlestown Beach/ Breachway, which after a few turns will eventually put you on Charlestown Beach Road. (Sometimes the signs get torn down) Continue down Charlestown Beach Road, go over the little bridge and then (just after the bridge) turn right at the sign for Charlestown Beach (NOT Breachway) parking lot. Don’t go into the parking lot, but continue on the small dirt road to the Public Access parking lot at the launch. (Can probably spot the launch from the little bridge)
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Bring a lunch. 7-8 miles
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Bring a lunch.
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Suitable for all, bring a lunch
Salt Pond - Galilee
Narragansett, RI
A state launch
is available on Salt Pond Road:
Directions:
FROM THE NORTH: Take 95 South to Exit 9 (left side exit) to Route 4.
Stay on Route 4, eventually it will join Route 1. Continue on Route 1 (NOT
1A) and look for Narragansett exit: Salt Pond Road / South County Hospital.
Take a left at the bottom of the exit ramp and follow to the parking and
ramp. * The ramp is on the left, after "J G Goffs",
formerly "Hanson's Landing".
There are several handicap parking spots and the parking
lot across the street is for cars without trailers.
*FROM ALL OTHER AREAS: Get on Route 1 (NOT 1A) and follow
the above directions.
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Suitable for all boats and levels of experience.
Hope Landing Access. Rt.116 to Hope Furnace Road, access to upper Pawtuxet
River.
We will 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
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No shuttle needed for this trip. Suitable for all. Bring a lunch
We will put in at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet River and paddle upstream and then return to Rhodes.
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.
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Put-in at Bold Point, East Providence
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.
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September 1st Labor Day -Monday - Surf & Play Day Annual Labor Day event open to all paddlers- flatwater, sea kayakers and white water paddlers. Contact Cheryl Thompson Cameron or Benn Thompson at 401-647-5887 or StoneFoxFarm@juno.com if you need more information. Bring a lunch.
If you plan to surf in your kayak, helmets are strongly recommended.
Informal day at the beach, we do not have a formal paddle on this day. Meet at Narragansett Beach. (note best to arrive at the launch by 9:30 to insure parking)
Put-in on Narrow River and Paddle (to the right) a couple of miles to the mouth of the river and the beach. We will meet up at the beach, not at the launch.
N41 28.044 W071 27.013
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.
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Head lamps or boat lights required for night paddles.
Put-in at Bold Point, East Providence
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.
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Bring a lunch, suitable for all.
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This is a 12.6 mile trip, experienced paddlers only, no boats less than 12 feet. Bring a lunch
Considered one of the prettiest stretches of the
Charles River. Bring lunch, lots of water and sunscreen. Any
length boat ok but paddlers in shorter boats may find the distance too
great.
Note: new information - the put-in that we always used behind the Eastside Restaurant is on private property and no trespassing signs are posted. Alternate put-in directions- to come
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401-533-1883 Cell.
Suitable for everyone. Enjoy the changing leaves from this unique location. Bring a lunch. At this time of year, a wetsuit or drysuit is recommended. At the very minimum, a change of clothes in a waterproof bag is required.
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.
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Details to follow
Dress for cold water conditions. At this time of year, a wetsuit or drysuit is recommended. At the very minimum, a change of clothes in a waterproof bag is required.
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Suitable for all levels and boat sizes.
You can come for the paddle, the dinner or both. If you are coming for the dinner, please RSVP to Louise by October 29th so she can arrange the reservation.
Turkey paddle: Dress for cold water conditions. At this time of year, a wetsuit or drysuit is recommended. At the very minimum, a change of clothes in a waterproof bag is required.
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
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.
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The people who coordinate RICKA trips are responsible for setting a meeting time and how to get to the put-in and take-out. The trip coordinators are unpaid volunteers who are not professionals. They are not and cannot be responsible for determining the adequacy of your skill level, your personal safety, well-being, or happiness. Trips are group events. You, and you alone, are responsible for yourself.
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