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Foote Brothers canoe & kayak rentals All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. On the west side of Route 62 / Maple Street bridge in Middleton MA. Route 62 bridge over the Ipswich River viewed from the northwest side. The Boston Kayaker and neighbor Anthony just launched on Ipswich River in Middleton MA. Another kayaker on Ipswich River. Another kayaker on Ipswich River. A beaver lodge on Ipswich River. A Virgin Mary statue on the bank of Ipswich River. Access to Ipswich River from Peabody Street in Middleton MA. Approaching Peabody Street bridge in Middleton MA. Passing under Peabody Street bridge. The Boston Kayaker on Ipswich River. The Boston Kayaker pointing out the trees chewed on by beavers. The East Street bridge. Also know as "Thunder Bridge". We will be taking a break on this beach on the right. We beached for a rest at the Thunder Bridge beach and recreation area. This family did not paddle too long before turning around . . . Back to Ipswich River. Need to slide over these trees. Another tree to slide over. Need to paddle to the left to go around this tree. The I-95 bridges coming up. In between the south-bound (behind us) and north-bound (in front) I-95 bridges. We heard the sound of rushing water and stopped on the side of this beaver dam to have a look first. From the left side, I can see the Ipswich River flowing over this beaver dam and falling about two feet. Decided this beaver dam is runnable. This picture taken moments before I plunged . . . Anthony followed me after I showed him how its done. Rowley Street bridge. A private foot bridge. Trip ends at Salem Road in Topsfield MA. Total trip time is 2 hours and 18 minutes. |