Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on La Platte River - in Shelburne VT Rating: One Star - When we paddled in September 2014, the navigable stretch of La Platte River was short and we did not get to the rail road. At three or four points along the way, we have to slide our kayaks on top of trees on the river. The muddy banks makes you feel you are paddling in a ditch. We paddled the round trip in under an hour and continued to Shelburne Bay.   Put in at Bay Road   in Shelburne VT. Paddle upriver into La Platte   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Shelburne Bay   Park La Platte River Marsh   Natural Area Downed trees on   this route. Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: VT Govt.: Shelburne Bay State Ramp Town of Shelburne VT: Exploring Shelburne Bay (pdf) Town of Shelburne VT: Exploring Shelburne Bay (cached copy) Shelburne River Park Guide (pdf) Shelburne River Park Guide (cached copy) La Platte River Marsh Natural Area Number of original photos on this page : 97 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At Shelburne Bay / La Platte River launch on Bay Road in Shelburne VT. Trip date is September 2014. The launch and parking area to Shelburne Bay and La Platte River. The put in for hand-carried boats is next to Bay Road bridge. The Boston Kayaker just launched on La Platte River. Looking to my left, the Shelburne Bay. Paddling to my right under the bridge and into La Platte River. To my right is a marsh area that is too shallow to paddle today. Kayakers on La Platte River. A lot of downed trees on La Platte River. I can see my way thru! The Boston Kayaker sliding over a downed tree on La Platte River. Another tree to slide over. The lady in the blue kayak (left) have to back out of that tight spot. A care-free turtle on La Platte River. The muddy banks make this river ditch-like. I have reached the impassable (while staying in my kayak that is). Turning around. Now paddling back. Turtles abound on La Platte River. The biggest turtle I have seen today. The size of a big dinner plate. The put in / take out for hand-carried boats to La Platte River. The ramp to Shelburne Bay / La Platte River. We continue our paddle into Shelburne Bay.