Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Charles River - from Wellesley MA to Needham MA Rating: Two-and-a-Half Stars - Beautiful stretch of the Charles River. I paddled with my wife, sister visiting from California, and our 2 dogs Saco and Sebec. We saw turtles, a blue heron, swans. Paddle time was 2 hours 35 minutes.   Put in at Elm Bank Reservation on   Washington Street in Wellesley MA. Paddle out of inlet   and turn right. Take out at Fisher Street   in Needham MA. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles South Natick   Dam Cochran   Dam   Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Mass. Dept of Conservation: Elm Bank Reservation Charles River Watershed Association On The Charles Number of original photos on this page : 95 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the put in to Charles River inside the Elm Bank Reservation in Wellesley MA. Today, I am paddling with my wife and sister visiting from California. Trip date is June 2022. The Boston Kayaker just launched onto the Charles River with my dogs Saco and Sebec. A turtle on the Charles. Waterfront mansion. Approaching the Charles River Street bridge. Paddling under the Charles River Street bridge. Waterlillies on the Charles Rivers. Approaching the Centre Sreet bridge. Under the Centre Street bridge. Willow Street bridge. Will turn left. A group of stand up paddlers. I can see the South Street bridge. Take out will soon be on my left. :There is my takeout. Paddle time was 2 hours 35 minutes.