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Kayaking on Mystic River - from Medford MA to Charlestown MA


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  Put in at Mystic River Road
  in Medford MA.
Take out at Little Mystic Channel on
  Terminal Street in Charlestown MA.
Estimated distance
  = 6+ miles
Amelia Earhart Locks: pass thru
  with aggreable lockmaster
Optional paddle on
  Boston Harbor.
  Alternate put in at Medford
  Condon Band Shell.
Alternate take out at Station Landing
  Park ramp in Medford MA.
U.S.S. Constitution
  aka "Old Ironsides"
River name from "Missituk"
  meaning "great tidal river".
Boston Harbor busy
  with big ships.

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

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Other resources:
Trash Paddler: Into the Mystic Kayak Trip Report
Paddling.net: Mystic River Kayak Trip Report
Mystic River Watershed Association - Recreation Page
Mystic River Watershed Association Trail Map pdf
Mystic River Watershed Association Trail Map (cached copy)