Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Chicopee River - above Collins Dam in Ludlow MA Unrated - The Boston Kayaker does not have enough information or time to make a rating.   Put in at dam company private road   off Ravenwood Drive in Ludlow MA. Paddle up on Chicopee   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Red Bridge   State Park   Alternate put in at   state park ramp. Collins   Dam Red Bridge   Dam   Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Paul Samson's Kayaking Blog: Chicopee River Below Red Bridge Dam Number of original photos on this page : 7 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. The Collins Dam viewed from the Cottage Avenue Bridge in Ludlow MA. Pictures taken August 2017. The dam owner's sign at the entrance into the private road off Cottage Avenue. Found gates open on a August sunday. The steep and difficult informal put in right next to the dam bouys. Now at the alternate access at the Red Bridge State Park. Long portage required here. About 1/4 of a mile! The Chicopee River seen from the Red Bridge State Park put in.