Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Taunton River - from Middleboro MA to Raynham MA


Rating: Two-and-a-Half Stars - What a long stretch a green banks undisturbed by any human presence! A total of 3 houses visible from the river. Turtles abound and seems to on every rock on the river. Paddle time was 2 hours 24 minutes.

  Put in at Titicut Street bridge
  in Middleboro MA.
Take out at South Street
  bridge in Raynham MA.
Estimated distance
  = 7.5 miles
Class I rapids under
  the bridges!
Best to paddle when
  tide is receding.

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

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Other resources:
Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Titicut Street Bridge River Access
Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: South Street Bridge River Access
Taunton River Watershed Alliance
Taunton River Watershed Map
Taunton River Watershed Map (cached copy)
Wikipedia: Taunton River


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The Boston Kayaker on the Taunton River at Titicut Bridge in Middleboro MA.
Trip date is June 2016.


My co-paddlers today, Bo and Anthony (my favorite neighbor).


Just launched into the Taunton River.























Approaching the first of six bridge, Route 18 / Route 24 / Bedford Street.





Passing under the Route 18 bridge over the Taunton River.


























Plymouth Street bridge. Second bridge this trip.

















A natural aquatic garden on the Taunton River. Rocks and underwater greenery.








Vernon Street bridge (third bridge this trip).








Some riffles just downstream of Vernon Street bridge.








Landed and took a break on the river bend.














Back on the Taunton River.




















Approaching the I-495 bridges.



























































Route 44 bridge.





Passing under Route 44 bridge over the Taunton River.








Turtle alert!








This turtle is now shy and did not jump on the water.











Church Street bridge. Last bridge before takeout.

















Horses.














South East bridge in Raynham MA.
Takeout is on right before bridge.


Total paddle time is 2 hours 24 minutes.