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Kayaking on Canobie Lake - in Salem NH


Rating: One Star - This small lake offers an hour-and-a-half of paddling. I curcumnavigated the lake clockwise. The Canobie Lake Park was already closed for the season. Shores are mostly developed.

  Put in at North Policy
  Street in Salem NH.
Paddle around lake
  and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 2.5 miles
Swimming
  not allowed.
Canobie Lake
  Park

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Paddling.net: Canobie Lake Kayak Trip Report
Canobie Lake Park
Canobie Lake Protective Association


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At North Policy Street in Salem NH.
Trip date is October 2012.


Clear signs no swimming is alowed on Canobie Lake.


At the put in next to the water treatment plant. My son helped me with the portage.


Just launched on Canobie Lake.


The skys are dark. Heavy rains forecast later in the day (in a few hours).





I will be paddling to my left southwards and circumnavigate the lake clockwise.





























Pontoon boat on Canobie Lake.














Canobie Lake Park's picnic area. Park now closed for the season.





The rides of Canobie Lake Park.








Continuing southwards past the rides park.
































I am now paddling westward at the southern end of the lake.

















































































































This house on the northern shore has a peculiar fencing.