Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Hopkinton Lake - in Hopkinton NH


Unrated - The Boston Kayaker does not have enough information or time to make a rating.

  Put in at Stumpfield Rd
  in Hopkinton NH.
Paddle around Hopkinton
  Lake and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 5.5+ miles
Elms Brook Rec Area and beach
  - alternate put in spot
Hopkinton
  Dam
Contocook River
  Covered Bridge

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

Download printer-friendly
PDF version that fits in one page:
Kayaking on Hopkinton Lake - in Hopkinton NH

Other resources:
Dansm's Sea Kayaking: Hopkinton Lake Kayak Trip Report
Calm Water Paddler: Hopkinton Lake Kayak Trip Report


Number of original photos on this page : 18
All photos in this website are original and copyrighted.



Hopkinton Lake in Hopkinton NH. Looking north from the Route 9 / Route 202 bridge.
Pictures taken July 2013.


Looking south from the Route 9 / Route 202 bridge.


The road to Stumpfield Boat Launch is closed today. I heard later this road was closed due to very high water levels.


At Elmore Brook Park in Hopkinton NH.


$3/person fee applies to get inside Elmore Brook Park.


The kayak launch at Elmore Brook Park next to the dam wall.








Elmore Brook Park has covered picnic areas and barbecue facilities.


The beach at Elmore Brook Park.





Contoocook River Covered Bridge.





The US Army Corps of Engineers Office at Hopkinton Dam.


Hopkinton Dam.


Contocook River downstream of Hopkinton Dam.





Hopkinton Lake.