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Kayaking on Niantic River - in Waterford CT


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  Put in at state launch on First Street
  in Waterford CT.
Paddle north and around
  Niantic River and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 6+ miles
Mago Point
  Park
  Best to start paddle 1+ hour
  before high tide.
Channel under bridge can
  have strong currents.
Kiddie
  Beach
 

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

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Other resources:
US Harbors: Niantic River Tides in East Lyme CT
Discover East Lyme: Kayaking on Niantic River Estuary
Town of East Lyme CT: Niantic River Estuary Canoe/Kayak Trail
Town of East Lyme CT: Niantic River Estuary Canoe/Kayak Trail (cached copy)


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At the state ramp to Niantic River on First Street in Waterford CT.
Pictures taken August 2016.


The parking area at the state ramp.


The boat ramp on Niantic River.








Looking south from the launch area, the Route 156 bridge over the Niantic River.


Now at Mago Point Park (just south of state ramp) looking at the opened rail bridge.


Looking north from Mago Point.