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Kayak routes by state and alphabetical 3-letter route code.   As of February 25, 2023.                             I. Kayaking Routes in Massachusetts, USA   154       71       121             346       12608         II. Kayaking Routes in Rhode Island, USA   45       21       10             76       3600         III. Kayaking Routes in Connecticut, USA   32       19       68             119       2541         IV. Kayaking Routes in New Hampshire, USA   46       45       115       1       207       4170         V. Kayaking Routes in Vermont, USA   11       19       74       1       105       1302         VI. Kayaking Routes in Maine, USA   13       14       105             132       978         VII. Kayaking Routes in Southern Maine, USA   8       11       69             88       682         VIII. Kayaking Routes on the Connecticut River - from source to sea   5       10       11             26       556         IX. Far Away Kayaking Routes   22       5       18       5       50       2179         Totals   336       215       591       7       1149       28616

I. Kayaking Routes in Massachusetts, USA

1) Kayaking on Aaron River Reservoir- in Hingham MA

Put in at Beechwood Street   in Hingham MA. Paddle around Aaron River   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Wompatuck   State Park Gates locked during   off season.

2) Kayaking on Acushnet River and New Bedford Harbor- in New Bedford MA   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at ramp on Gifford Street   in New Bedford MA. Fee applie$. Paddle around New Bedford   harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5 miles Palmer Island   Lighthouse State pier - water taxis and   ferries to islands New Bedford Whaling   Museum Waterfront Visitors   Center Buttonwood   Park Zoo

3) Kayaking on Agawam Mill Pond- in Wareham MA   - kayak trip done in September 2017 with 112 photos

Put in at Ames Island Road state   ramp in Wareham MA. Paddle around Agawam Mill   Pond arms and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Fish   Ladder Alternate put in at Whitlock's Landing   on Glen Charlie Road. Glen Charlie   Pond Dam

4) Kayaking on Alum Pond- in Fiskdale MA   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 45 photos

Put in at Trail Road   in Fiskdale MA. Paddle around Alum Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles

5) Kayaking on Appongansett Bay- in South Darthmouth MA

Put in at park on Gulf Road   in South Darthmouth MA. Paddle around Apponagansett Bay   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles New Bedford   Yatch Club Can paddle into Sand Creek   at high tide. The mouth of Apponagansett Bay   can be busy with marine traffic. Apponagansett Point   Recreation Area Knowles   Beach

6) Kayaking on Annisquam River from Corliss Landing- in Gloucester MA

Put in at Corliss Landing on   Apple Street in Gloucester MA. Paddle west to Jones   River and return. Paddle around Pearce   Island and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Long Wharf   Landing

7) Kayaking on Annisquam River from Long Wharf- in Gloucester MA

Put in at Long Wharf Road   in Gloucester MA. Paddle east then north to   lighthouse and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Annisquam   Lighthouse Wingaersheek   Beach

8) Kayaking on Assabet River- from Marlboro MA to Hudson MA   - kayak trip done in July 2010 with 19 photos

Put in at Robin Hill Street   in Marlboro MA. Take out at Park Street   in Hudson MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Hudson   Dam Solomon Pond   Mall

9) Kayaking on Assabet River- in Stow MA   - kayak trip done in August 2011 with 31 photos

Put in at Gleasondale Road   in Stow MA. Take out at White Pond Road   in Stow MA. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Gleasodale Dam.   Do not cross! Stow Town Forest Honeypot Hill Orchard   "Pick your own apples!" Assabet River National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Ben Smith Dam.   Do not cross!

10) Kayaking on Assabet River- in Concord MA

Put in at Pine Street   in Concord MA. Paddle to Minute Man   park and turn around. Take out at Lowell Road   in Concord MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Old North   Bridge Assabet and Sudbury merge   to form Concord River.

11) Kayaking on Ashland State Park and Reservoir- in Ashland MA   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 54 photos

Put in at Spring Road   in Ashland MA. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Ashland State Park Ashland Reservoir   Dam Park unstaffed since 2009   due to budget cuts. Public beach and   picnic area

12) Kayaking on Ashmere Lake- in Hindsdale MA

Put in at Peru Road   in Hindsdale MA. Paddle around Ashmere   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Ashmere Lake   Dam State boat ramp   - alternate put in Can land and hike   on island. Ashmere Lake   State Park

13) Kayaking on Asnacomet Pond- a.k.a. "Comet Pond" in Hubbardston MA   - kayak trip done in October 2017 with 73 photos

Put in at Route 62 / Old Boston Turnpike   in Hubbardston MA. Paddle around Asnacomet   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Asnacomet Pond   Dam Public   beach

14) Kayaking on Assonet River- from Freetown MA to Dighton MA   - kayak trip done in October 2011 with 57 photos

Put in at Water Street   in Freetown MA. Take out at Dighton Rock   State Park in Dighton MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Dighton Rock   State Park Taunton Yatch   Club Marina Forge Pond   Dam

15) Kayaking on Assabet Reservoir- in Westborough MA   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 37 photos

Put in at boat ramp on Mill Street   in Westborough MA. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Alternate put in at Arch Street   in Westborough MA. Can beach on   this island.

16) Kayaking on Lake Attitash and Back River- in Merrimac MA   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 67 photos

Put in at Attitash Avenue boat   ramp in Merrimac MA. Paddle around   Lake Attitash. Paddle up on Back   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Lake Attitash   Dam Indian Head   Park Public   beach

17) Kayaking on Barnstable Harbor- in Barnstable MA

Put in at Scudder's Lane   in Barnstable MA. Alternate put in spot   at Milway Road. Paddle around Barnstable   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 to 8 miles Sandy Neck   Reservation Great   Marsh

18) Kayaking on Bass River- from Yarmouth Port MA to West Dennis MA   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Follins Pond Road   in Yarmouth Port MA. Take out on Uncle Freemans   Road in West Dennis MA. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Wilbur   Park Bass River   Marina Best to start trip   near high tide. West Dennis   Beach Judah Baker   Windmill

19) Kayaking on Belle Isle Marsh- in Boston MA

Put in at Barnes Ave.   in Boston MA. Paddle to Belle Isle   Marsh and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Plan trip when   tide is high. Constitution   Beach Belle Isle Marsh   Reservation Belle Isle Kayak   Adventures

20) Kayaking on Beverly Harbor- in Beverly MA

Put in at Lynch Park   in Beverly MA. Paddle around Beverly   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Dane Street beach   - alternate put in Beverly Port   Marina

21) Kayaking on Bungay River and Dodgeville Pond- in Attleboro MA   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Route 152   in Attleboro MA. Paddle upriver on Bungay   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Dodgeville   Pond Dam Mechanics   Pond Dam

22) Kayaking on Bungay River- in Attleboro MA   - kayak trip done in October 2022 with 78 photos

Put in at Holden Street   in Attleboro MA. Paddle north upstream into   Bungay River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Bungay River   Reservation Dam

23) Kayaking on Big Pond- aka "Big Benton Pond" in East Otis MA

Put in at Latimer Hill Road   in East Otis MA. Paddle north and   around Big Pond. Paddle into inlet   brook and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Big Pond   Dam

24) Kayaking on Billington Sea Pond- in Plymouth MA

Put in at park ramp on Morton   Park Road in Plymouth MA. Paddle around Billington Sea   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Billington Sea Kayak   - rentals available Morton Park   $15 entrance fee

25) Kayaking on Buckley Dunton Lake- in Becket MA

Put in at Buckley Dunton   Road in Becket MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 to 3 miles Dam Becket   Mountain October Mountain   State Forest Appalachian Trail Dream Away Lodge

26) Kayaking on Blackstone River- in Sutton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 60 photos

Put in at Tricentennial Park on   Blackstone Street in Sutton MA. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance .6+ miles Class I   Rapids Power Sub-   station Dam Singing   Dam Wilkinsonville   Dam breached

27) Kayaking on Fisherville Pond- on Blackstone and Quinsigamond Rivers in Grafton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 114 photos

Put in at River View Apartments on   Providence Road in Grafton MA. Paddle up on Quinsigamond River   to beaver dams and return. Rock gardens   on Blackstone Beaver dams on   Quinsigamond Paddle down to Blackstone River   rock gardens and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Saundersville   Mill Dam Fisherville Pond   Dam

28) Kayaking on Blackstone River and Riverdale Pond- in Northbridge MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 65 photos

Put in at Riverdale Street   in Northbridge MA Paddle upriver to Sutton Street   bridge and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Fast   water Riverdale Mills   Dam

29) Kayaking on Blackstone River- from Northbridge MA to Uxbridge MA   - kayak trip done in July 2021 with 77 photos

Put in at Plummer's Landing on   Church Street in Northbridge MA. At half-mile, take river left on fork.   Right leads to impassable canal. Take river right arch under bridge.   River left arches lead to waterfalls! Take out at Oak Street   in Uxbridge MA. Estimated distance   = 2.5+ miles Blackstone River and Canal   Heritage State Park

30) Kayaking on Blackstone Canal- in Uxbridge MA   - kayak trip done in September 2015 with 90 photos

Put in below dam at Hartford   Ave. East in Uxbridge MA. Paddle down on Blackstone   River to stone ladder. Portage from Blackstone River   to Blackstone Canal 150+ feet. Rice City   Pond Dam Paddle north and take out at   end of Blackstone Canal. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Walking trail between   canal and river. River Bend Farm   Visitor Center

31) Kayaking on Blackstone River- from Uxbridge MA to Blackstone MA   - kayak trip done in May 2022 with 115 photos

Put in at Stanley Woolen Mill launch   on Route 16 bridge in Uxbridge MA. Take out left before dam on County   Street in Blackstone MA. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Rolling   Dam Class II-III rapids under the   bridges. Scout first. Blackstone River and   Canal Heritage Park Skull Rock Lock   - alternate put in Triad   Bridge

32) Kayaking on Blackstone River- in Blackstone MA   - kayak trip done in October 2011 with 58 photos

Put in at County Street   in Blackstone MA. Paddle upriver to Central   Street bridge and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Rolling   Dam Blackstone   Gorge Park Class II-III   rapids. Milville   Lock Triad   Bridge

33) Kayaking on Bumps River and Herring River- in Osterville MA

Put in at East Bay Road in   Osterville MA. Parking fee. Paddle north under bridge   to Bumps River and return. Paddle east to Herring   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Dowses   Beach

34) Kayaking on Lake Boon- in Stow MA   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 75 photos

Put in at Sudbury Road   in Stow MA. Paddle around Lake   Boon and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Stow town   beach Lake Boon   Dam Assabet River National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Honey Pot   Hill Orchards

35) Kayaking on Bournes Pond- in East Falmouth MA   - kayak trip done in June 2017 with 86 photos

Put in at Menauhunt Road   in East Falmouth MA. Paddle around Bournes   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Parking fee   applies. Menauhunt   Beach Carter   Reservation Sea Farms   Marsh

36) Kayaking on Boston Harbor- in Boston MA   - kayak trip done in August 2013 with 94 photos

Put in at Fort Point Channel on   Necco Street in Boston MA. Paddle around Boston   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5 miles Harbor can be busy   with marine traffic. Lot full during weekdays.   Parking fee applie$. Boston Tea Party   Museum and ship Charles River   Locks U.S.S. Constitution

37) Kayaking on Boat Meadow River- in Eastham MA

Put in at Bayview Road   in Eastham MA. Paddle into Boat Meadow   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Boat Meadow   Marsh

38) Kayaking on Brigham Pond- in Hubbardston MA   - kayak trip done in October 2017 with 45 photos

Put in at Old Princeton Road   in Hubbardston MA. Paddle around Brigham   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.6 miles Brigham Pond   Dam Tiny cute islands Beaver Dams

39) Kayaking on Bare Hill Pond- in Harvard MA   - kayak trip done in June 2013 with 80 photos

Put in at conservation area on   Warren Avenue in Harvard MA. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Portage 100 feet   to launch spot. Alternate put in at town   ramp. $25 fee applies. Beach for Harvard   residents only Pond can be busy with fast   boats on weekends. Girl Scouts   campgrounds

40) Kayaking on Brooks Pond- in North Brookfield MA   - kayak trip done in June 2013 with 79 photos

Put in at Brooks Pond Road   in North Brookfield MA. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Beaver   dam Brooks Pond   Dam

41) Kayaking on Lake Buel- in Great Barrington MA

Put in at Pixley Road / Route 183 /   Route 57 in Great Barrington MA. Paddle around Lake   Buel and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles

42) Kayaking on Buffumville Lake- in Charlton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 58 photos

Put in at lake ramp on Oxford   Road in Charlton MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Buffumville   Dam Passable culvert tunnel   under Oxford Road bridge. Buffumville Park   picnic area Public beach Park office

43) Kayaking on Burnshirt River- from Templeton MA to Hubbardston MA

Put in at Stone Bridge Road   in Templeton MA. Take out at Burnshirt Road   in Hubbardston MA. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Ware River Rail Trail   parallels this route

44) Kayaking on Buttermilk Bay- in Buzzards Bay MA   - kayak trip done in May 2015 with 56 photos

Put in at Electric Avenue   in Buzzards Bay MA. Paddle around Buttermilk   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Public   beach Lyman   Reserve

45) Kayaking on Canoe River and Winnecunnet Pond- in Norton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2013 with 92 photos

Put in at Bay Road   in Norton MA. Paddle west on Winnecunnet Pond   and into Canoe River inlet. Paddle upriver on Canoe River as   far as navigable and return. Canoe River becomes   thick with brush. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles

46) Kayaking on Chebacco Lake- in South Hamilton MA

Put in at Chebacco Road   in South Hamilton MA. Paddle around Chebacco   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Chebacco Lake   Dam

47) Kayaking on Concord River- from Concord MA to Bedford MA   - kayak trip done in July 2010 with 27 photos

Put in at Lowell Road   in Concord MA. Take out at Carlisle Road   in Bedford MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Minute Man National   Historic Park Old North Bridge Great Meadows National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) NWR landing South Bridge Boat House   canoe / kayak rentals

48) Kayaking on Concord River- from Bedford MA to North Billerica MA   - kayak trip done in September 2012 with 95 photos

Put in at Carlisle Road   in Bedford MA. Take out at Faulkner Street before   dam in North Billerica MA. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Middlesex Canal   Museum Great Meadows National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Ralph Hill Conservation   Area Faulkner Mill   dam / falls Middlesex   Canal

49) Kayaking on Concord River- in Lowell MA   - kayak trip done in October 2012 with 81 photos

Put in at Lawrence Street   in Lowell MA. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Lowell   Dam Middlesex   Falls Middlesex Canal   Museum

50) Kayaking on Cedar Pond- in Sturbridge MA   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 68 photos

Put in at Burgess School   Road in Sturbridge MA. Paddle around Cedar   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Cedar Pond   Dam Old Sturbridge   Village

51) Kayaking on Chase Garden Creek- in Yarmouth Port MA

Put in at Center Street   in Yartmouth Port MA. Paddle into creek   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Best to start 1+ hour   before high tide. Gray's Beach (Bass   Hole) Rec Area Salt   Marsh Chapin   Beach

52) Kayaking on Congamond Lake- in Southwick MA

Put in at north ramp on Point Grove   Road in Southwick MA. Paddle around Congamond   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Babbs Beach   Recreation Area Alternate put in at south ramp   on Berkshire Avenue.

53) Kayaking on Charles River and Box Pond- in Bellingham MA   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Box Pond Road   in Bellingham MA. Paddle on Box Pond and upstream   on Charles River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Box Pond   Dam

54) Kayaking on Charles River- above Maple Street Dam in Bellingham MA   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 107 photos

Put in beside dam at Maple   Street in Bellingham MA. Paddle upriver to I-495   then under. Continue past High Street   bridge and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Charles River marshes can   be shallow in the summer. I-495 usually passable   under. Maple Street Pond   Dam - breached Box Pond Dam

55) Kayaking on Charles River- above Carryville Dam in Bellingham MA   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Cutler Street   in Bellingham MA. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.3+ miles Carryville   Dam Mapple Street   Pond Dam

56) Kayaking on Charles River and Populatic Pond- from Medway to Norfolk MA   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 98 photos

Put in at Bresnahan's Landing on   Village Street in Medway MA. At Populatic Pond, follow   left shore to outlet. Take out at River Road   in Norfolk MA. Estimated distance   = 2 miles Sanford   Mill Dam USGS River Gauge   - alternate put in

57) Kayaking on Charles River- from Norfolk MA to Millis MA   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 116 photos

Put in at River Road   in Norfolk MA. Take out at Forest Road   in Millis MA. Estimated distance   = 3 miles Cedariver   Reservation Rapids. Scout from   the bridges. Rapids not runnable during   summer / low water levels. Mill River enters on river   right via small culvert.

58) Kayaking on Charles River- from Millis MA to Medfield MA   - kayak trip done in October 2022 with 214 photos

Put in at Forest Road   in Millis MA. Take out at West Street   in Medfield MA. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Medfield Rhododendron   Reservation

59) Kayaking on Charles River and South End Pond- in Medfield MA   - kayak trip done in May 2022 with 97 photos

Put in at West Street   in Medfield MA. Turn left to South   End Pond. Enter Bogastow Brook at   south side of pond. Turn around in Bogastow Brook   and return. Take out at Route 27   in Medfield MA. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Can take a break   on a pond beach. Can start at Route 27 take out to   Bogastow Brook for a round trip.

60) Kayaking on Charles River- from Route 27 in Medfield MA to Natick MA   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 98 photos

Put in at Route 27 bridge   in Medfield MA. Take out at Pleasant   St. in Natick MA. Estimated distance   = 4.7 miles South Natick   Dam Rocky Narrows   Reservation Alternate put in / take out at   Bridge Street in Dover MA. Broadmoor Wildlife   Sanctuary Peters   Reservation Virgin Mary   statue Foot   bridge

61) Kayaking on Charles River- from Wellesley MA to Needham MA   - kayak trip done in June 2022 with 95 photos

Put in at Elm Bank Reservation on   Washington Street in Wellesley MA. Paddle out of inlet   and turn right. Take out at Fisher Street   in Needham MA. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles South Natick   Dam Cochran   Dam

62) Kayaking on Charles River- from Needham MA to Dedham MA   - kayak trip done in October 2011 with 45 photos

Put in below dam on Mill   Street in Needham MA. Take out at Needham Street   in Dedham MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Cochrane   Dam Class I rapids   below dam. Cutler   Park

63) Kayaking on Charles River- from Dedham MA to Newton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 114 photos

Put in at Needham Street   in Dedham MA. "Long Ditch" starts   on river left. Take out at dock on Nahanton   Street bridge in Newton MA. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles. Millenium Park access   to Charles River Nahanton Park   with public dock Charles River Canoe   & Kayak rentals Mother Brook   Dam

64) Kayaking on Charles River- from Newton MA to Upper Newton Falls MA   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at Nahanton St.   in Newton MA. Portage around   dam. Scout first! Take out at Ellis Street in   Upper Newton Falls MA. Estimated distance   = 2+ miles Newton Upper   Falls Dam Charles River Canoe   Kayak rentals Hemlock Gorge   Reservation Nahanton Park Echo Bridge Horseshoe   Dam

65) Kayaking on Charles River- from Lower Newton Falls MA to Upper Newton Falls MA   - route scouted in with 14 photos

Put in at Walnut Street in   Lower Newton Falls MA. Paddle upriver to Route 9   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Finlay   Dam Cordingly   Dam Horseshoe   Dam Echo   Bridge

66) Kayaking On Charles River- from Weston MA to Wellesley MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 100 photos

Put in at Norumbega Road   in Weston MA. Paddle south upriver to   Route 16 and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Rapids below   dam. Charles River Canoe   Kayak rentals Newton Lower   Falls Park Lasell College   Boat House Finlay   Dam

67) Kayaking On Charles River- from Weston MA to Waltham MA   - kayak trip done in August 2013 with 121 photos

Put in at Norumbega Road   in Weston MA. Paddle north to Riverwalk Park   in Waltham MA and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 miles Moody Street   Dam Charles River Canoe   Kayak rentals Boat ramp at Woerd Avenue in   Waltham MA - alternate put in Auburndale   Park Riverwalk   Park

68) Kayaking on Charles River- from Watertown MA to Cambridge MA

Put in at Galen Street Bridge   in Watertown MA. Take out at Memorial Drive   in Cambridge MA. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Watertown   Dam Magazine   Beach Charles River Canoe   and Kayak Rental Harvard   University

69) Kayaking on Charles River- in Cambridge MA and Boston MA   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 123 photos

Put in at Memorial Drive   in Cambridge MA. Paddle east into   Esplanade lagoon. Paddle east past Longfellow   Bridge and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5 miles Cambridgeside   Galleria Mall Magazine   Beach Massachusetts Institute   of Technology Charles River   Esplanade Community Boating dock   and sail boat rentals Charles River Canoe   and Kayak Rental Museum of   Science Charles River   Lock

70) Kayaking on Clarks Cove- in New Bedford MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Rodney French Boulevard   in New Bedford MA. Fee applie$. Paddle around Clarks   Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Waterfront Visitors   Center New Bedford Whaling   Museumiconcolumn Fort Taber   Park Jones Park   and beach

71) Kayaking on Cliff Pond- at Nickerson State Park in Brewster MA

Put in at Flax Pond Road   in Brewster MA. Paddle around Cliff   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Alternate put in at   Nook Road ramp. Put in for Little   Cliff Pond. Nickerson State   Park Jack's Boat   Rentals

72) Kayaking on Chauncy Lake- in Westboro MA

Put in at Chauncy Street   in Westboro MA. Paddle around Chauncy Lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.2+ miles

73) Kayaking on Lake Cochituate- at Chochituate State Park in Framingham MA   - kayak trip done in August 2011 with 30 photos

Put in at state park off   Route 30 in Framingham MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Cochituate State   Park Charles River Canoe   & Kayak rentals Bathroom and   picnic facilities. Tunnels for boats   / kayaks. Public   beaches TJX Companies Corporate HQ   Boston Kayaker's ex-job Boat ramp Natick Mall Lakeview   Cemetery

74) Kayaking on Cole River- in Swansea MA   - kayak trip done in August 2015 with 100 photos

Put in at Bluff Avenue   in Swansea MA. Paddle west then   into channel. Paddle upstream on Cole   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Swansea town ramp   - permit required Moantaup   #3 Dam Shady Isle Picnic Area   - alternate put in Town beach

75) Kayaking on Lake Cochituate South Pond- in Natick MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 76 photos

Put in at John Sheridan Way   in Natick MA. Paddle thru   "The Keyhole". Paddle around Lake Cochituate   South Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Natick   Mall

76) Kayaking on Cotuit Bay and Seapuit River- in Cotuit MA   - kayak trip done in October 2018 with 97 photos

Put in at Oyster Place   Road in Cotuit MA. Paddle into   Seapuit River. Paddle north into   West Bay. Paddle around Osterville   Island and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Resident parking   permit required Oyster Harbors   Beach Sampsons Island Reservation   - can land and hike

77) Kayaking on Chicopee River Reservoir- in Ludlow MA   - kayak trip done in October 2013 with 91 photos

Put in at Red Bridge Road   in Ludlow MA. Paddle east upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Red Bridge   Dam Ware and Quaboag Rivers merge   to form Chicopee River. Red Bridge   State Park

78) Kayaking on Chicopee River- above Collins Dam in Ludlow MA   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at dam company private road   off Ravenwood Drive in Ludlow MA. Paddle up on Chicopee   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Red Bridge   State Park Alternate put in at   state park ramp. Collins   Dam Red Bridge   Dam

79) Kayaking on Chicopee River- in Wilbraham MA   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 82 photos

Put in at River Road   in Wilbraham MA. Paddle east up on Chicopee   River to dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5 miles Putts Bridge   Dam Collins   Dam

80) Kayaking on Chicopee River- above Chicopee Falls in Chicopee MA   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at end of Taylor Street   in Chicopee MA. Paddle up on Chicopee   River and return. 200 yards portage   to water Estimated round trip   distance = 6.5+ miles Chicopee   Falls Dam Indian Orchard   Dam

81) Kayaking on Chicopee River- from Springfield MA to Chicopee MA   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at West Street   in Springfield MA. Take out at Taylor St.   in Chicopee MA. 200 yards   portage Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Indian Orchard   Dam Chicopee   Falls Dam Alternate access at   Route 141 roadside.

82) Kayaking on Chicopee River- above Indian Orchard Dam in Springfield MA   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 58 photos

Put in at Water Street   in Springfield MA. Paddle up on Chicopee River   to falls and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Indian Orchard   Dam Putts Bridge   Dam Indian Leap   cliff

83) Kayaking on Crystal Lake- in Gardner MA

Put in at Park Street   in Gardner MA. Paddle around Crystal   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Landing prohibited on privately   owned perimeter of lake.

84) Kayaking on Chesire Reservoir- aka Hoosak Lake in Chesire MA

Put in at Farnhams Road   in Chesire MA. Paddle around the north   % basin and return. Portage and paddle the   middle basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Can land and hike   on islands. South basin shallow and   filled with vegetation. Boat ramp on Route 8   - alternate put in Chesire Reservoir   Dam

85) Kayaking on Cohasset Harbor- in Cohasset MA

Put in at Parker Avenue   in Cohasset MA. Paddle along the perimeter of   Cohasset Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Alternate put in   at Border Street. Main channel can be   busy with fast boats. Bassings   Beach

86) Kayaking on Chatham Harbor- in Chatham MA

Put in at town pier on Shore   Road in Chatham MA. Paddle around Chatham   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Best to paddle when   tide is high.

87) Kayaking on Connecticut River- in Northfield MA

Put in at Pachaug ramp off Route 10   in Northfield MA. Take out at Pine Meadow   Road in Northfield MA. Estimated distance   = 8 miles Munns Ferry   Campgrounds Northfield Mountain Visitors Center   - kayak rentals and shuttle Satan's Kingdom Wildlife   Management Area Riverview Picnic   Area French King   Gorge

88) Kayaking on Connecticut River- and Barton Cove from Northampton MA to Gill MA   - kayak trip done in October 2010 with 27 photos

Put in at Riverview Park on Pine   Meadow Road in Northfield MA. Take out at Barton Cove   ramp in Gill MA. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Millers River enters   from river left. Turner Falls   Dam Northfield Mountain Visitors Center.   Kayak rentals and shuttle available. French King Bridge and   French King Gorge Barton Cove   Campground Riverview Picnic   Area

89) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Deerfield MA to Sunderland MA

Put in at Deerfield River on River Road   / Route 5 bridge in Deerfield MA. Turn right at the confluence   with Connecticut River. Take out at Sunderland ramp on   Route 116 in Sunderland MA. Optional side-trip to Cranberry   Pond Brook on river left (west). Estimated distance   = 11.5 miles Mount Sugarloaf State   Reservation

90) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Sunderland MA to Hatfield MA

Put in at School Street ramp   in Sunderland MA. Take out at Kellogg Hill Road   ramp in Hatfield MA. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Mount Sugarloaf   State Reservation University of Massachusetts   Amherst The Bashan swimming   and picnic spot

91) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Hatfield MA to Northampton MA

Put in at Kellogg Hill Road   ramp in Hatfield MA. Take out at Damon Road   in Northampton MA. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles River can be busy with   powered boats. Elwell Island Recreation   Area

92) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Northampton MA to South Hadley MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Damon Road   in Northampton MA. Take out at Canal Street   in South Hadley MA. Estimated distance   = 11+ miles Holyoke   Dam Public   beaches Titan's Piazza cliffs -   200-foot-high cliffs Mount Holyoke Range   State Park Mount Tom   State Reservation Marinas Canal   Park

93) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from South Hadley MA to Chicopee MA   - kayak trip done in September 2015 with 70 photos

Put in at Perjovski State Ramp on South   Main Street in South Hadley MA. Take out at Medina Street   ramp in Chicopee MA. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Holyoke   Dam Jones Ferry   ramp River front   parks

94) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Chicopee MA to Agawam MA

Put in at Medina Street   ramp in Chicopee MA. Take out at Pynchon Point on   River Street in Agawam MA. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Springfield Riverwalk   and Bikeway

95) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Agawam MA to Thompsonville CT

Put in at Pynchon Point on   Meadow Street in Agawam MA. Take out at North River Road   in Thompsomville CT. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles Six Flags New   England Westfield River enters from   the west on Pynchon Point. Riverfront Park in   Longmeadow MA. Enfield Rapids over   breached dam. Fannie Stebbines   Wildlife Refuge

96) Kayaking on Danvers River and Porter River- in Salem MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Kernwood Street in   Salem MA. Fee applies. Paddle upstream to Pope's   Landing and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Kernwood / McCabe   Park and Marina Best to start 1+ hour   before high tide. Optional paddle to North   River during high tide. Obear Park - alternate   put in spot Marinas

97) Kayaking on Deerfield River- in Drury MA

Put in below dam at River Road   in Drury MA. Take out before Zoar Gap at   River Road in Drury MA. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Caution: Class I-II rapids   on this route Zoar Gap -   Class III rapids Alternate take out at Zoar Road   in Charlemont MA. Hoosac Tunnel Fife Brook   Dam Mohawk Trail   State Forest

98) Kayaking on Deerfield River- from Zoar MA to Charlemont MA

Put in below Zoar Gap at Zoar   Road in Charlemont MA. Take out at Main Street / Route 2   in Charlemont MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Caution: Class I-II rapids   on this route Zoar Gap -   Class III rapids Alternate put in at River Road   in Drury MA. Runnable 2 hours after dam   releases at least 700 cfs. Shunpike Rest   Area Mohawk Trail   State Forest Zoar Outdoors   Outfitter

99) Kayaking on Deerfield River- from Charlemont MA to Shelburne Falls MA

Put in at Shunpike Rest Area on   Route 2 in Charlemont MA. Take out at Main Street / Route 2   in Sherburn Falls MA. Estimated distance   = 8 miles Caution: Class I-II rapids   on this route Rest   area Dam   # 4 Zoar Outdoors   Outfitter

100) Kayaking on Deerfield River- from Conway MA to Deerfield MA

Put in at Bardwells Ferry   Road in Conway MA. Take out at Greenfield   Road in Deerfield MA. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Alternate put in / take out   at Upper Road bridge. Deer River Portage   - tubing outfitters Runnable at   > 400cfs.

101) Kayaking on Dorchester Bay- in Dorchester MA   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Victory Park on Victory   Road in Dorchester MA. Paddle around Dorchester   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Alternate put in at Dorchester   Street in Quincy MA. University of Massachusetts   - Boston campus

102) Kayaking on Dark Brook Reservoir- in Auburn MA

Put in at West Street   in Auburn MA. Paddle around Dark Brook   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Can paddle   under I-90. Auburn Plaza   Shopping Center

103) Kayaking on Duxbury Back River- in Duxbury MA

Put in at Powder Point   Avenue in Duxbury MA. Paddle into and around Duxbury   Back River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 6 miles Best to star 1+ hour   before high tide. Duxbury Beach   Park

104) Kayaking on Eight Mile River and Hamburg Cove- in Lyme CT   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at informal launch next to yatch   club on Cove Roadin Lyme CT. Paddle down to Connecticut River   around Brockway Island and return. Paddle up the Eightmile   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ mile Hamburg Cove   Yatch Club Connecticut River busy   with marine traffic.

105) Kayaking on Eel River and Plymouth Harbor- in Plymouth MA

Put in at Clifford Road   in Plymouth MA. Take out at Stephens Field on   Union Street in Plymouth MA. Estimated distance   = 2.5+ miles Plymouth Long   Beach Best to paddle when tide   is high and receding. Plymouth Town   Wharf Plymouth   Plantation Mayflower II

106) Kayaking on Eagle Hill River and Paine Creek- in Ipswich MA   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Jeffrey's Neck   Road in Ipswich MA. Paddle south west to the   Eagle Hill River branches. Paddle into Paine   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Town ramp for   residents only!

107) Kayaking on Essex River and the Great Marsh- in Essex MA   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Main Street   in Essex MA. Take out at Conomo Point   Road in Essex MA. Estimated distance   = 2.5+ miles Park behind fire station   on Shepard Drive. Park on road side   south of takeout. Best to start paddle at   high tide or soon after.

108) Kayaking on Falls Pond- in North Attleboro MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Metters Street   in North Attleboro MA. Paddle around Falls Pond   south basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1+ miles No water passage   to north basin. Put in at Barbara Road for   north basin paddle. Joseph Zaino Memorial   Recreation Park Falls Pond   Dam Martin Conservation   Area

109) Kayaking on Forge Pond and Beaver Brook- in Westford MA   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 92 photos

Put in at Freedom Park on Pond   Street in Westford MA. Paddle around   Forge Pond. Portage across   Beaverbrook Road. Paddle up on Beaver Brook   to foot bridge return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Forge Pond   Dam

110) Kayaking on Fort Meadow Reservoir- in Hudson MA

Put in at Lakeshhore Drive   beach in Hudson MA. Paddle around Fort Meadow   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Memorial Beach   recreation area

111) Kayaking on Fox Creek- in Ipswich MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Pavillon Beach on Little   Neck Road in Ipswich MA. Paddle south then west   into the Ipswich River. Paddle to the branches   of Fox Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Sandy Point State   Reservation

112) Kayaking on French River- from Oxford MA to Dudley MA

Put in at Howarth Road   in Oxford MA. Take out at Cemetery Drive   in Dudley MA. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Expect beaver dams   on this route! Alternate put in at Leovich   Landing on Dudley Road. Hodges Dam North Webster Village   Pond Dam

113) Kayaking on French River- in Dudley MA

Put in at Upper Perryville   Road in Dudley MA. Paddle up on French   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles South Village   Pond Dam Perryville   Pond Dam

114) Kayaking on Lake Garfield- in Monterey MA

Put in at Tyringham Road   in Monterey MA. Paddle around Lake   Garfield and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Lake Garfield   Dam Town   beach

115) Kayaking on Great Island Creek and Barnstable Harbor- in Barnstable MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Scudder's Lane   in Barnstable MA. Paddle northwest into Great   Island Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Best to start 1+ hour   before high tide. Great   Marsh Resident permit sticker   required to park.

116) Kayaking on Glen Charlie Pond- in East Wareham MA   - kayak trip done in August 2013 with 96 photos

Put in at Sunset Boulevard   in East Wareham MA. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Glen Charlie   Pond Dam Jellystone Park   at Cape Cod

117) Kayaking on Gloucester Harbor- in Gloucester MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Western Avenue /   Route 127 in Gloucester MA. Paddle around Gloucester   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Eastern Point   Lighthouse Stage Fort Park beach   and recreation area Fishermen's Memorial   Statue

118) Kayaking on Green Pond- in Falmouth MA   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at state ramp on Menauhant   Road in Falmouth MA. Paddle around Green   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance 3.5+ miles Mill Pond   Dam Channel can be busy   with marine traffic. Donald Whelden   Preserve Marinas

119) Kayaking on Green River- in Greenfield MA

Put in at Mill Street   in Greenfield MA. Paddle upstream on Green   River to park and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Green River Park beach   and recreation area Green River   Dam 1 Green River   Dam 2 Covered   Bridge

120) Kayaking on Great Herring Pond- in Plymouth MA   - kayak trip done in October 2013 with 92 photos

Put in at Little Sandy Pond Road   in Plymouth MA. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Carter Beal Conservation   Area

121) Kayaking on Green Harbor River- in Marshfield MA   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at steep bank on Dyke   Road in Marshfield MA. Paddle to the inlets   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5 miles Peter Igo   Park 500 feet portage   from park. Dam   (tidal) Foot   bridges

122) Kayaking on Great Pond- in Eastham MA

Put in at Great Pond Road   in Eastham MA. Paddle around Great   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Prepurchase of parking   pass required. Wiley Park Beach   recreation area

123) Kayaking on Little South and Great South Ponds- in Plymouth MA

Put in at Drew Road   in Plymouth MA. Paddle south east and portage   300 feet to Great Sound Pond. Paddle around Great South   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles

124) Kayaking on Great Pond- in Teaticket MA   - kayak trip done in May 2020 with 80 photos

Put in at state ramp on Harrington   Street in Teaticket MA. Paddle around Great   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance 5+ miles Channel busy with   marine traffic.

125) Kayaking on Herring River and West Reservoir- in West Harwich MA   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Route 28 in   West Harwich MA. Paddle upstream on Herring River   and turn left on river fork. Portage on left to   West Reservoir. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6 miles Best to start trip on a rising tide   and return on a receding tide. West Reservoir   Fish Ladder Harwich Conservation   Lands

126) Kayaking on Hingham Harbor- in Hingham MA   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Otis Street   in Hingham MA. Paddle around Hingham   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Bathing   Beach Can beach   on islands. World's End   Reservation Hingham Harbor   Marina

127) Kayaking on Hamblin and Jehu Ponds- in Mashpee MA   - kayak trip done in September 2019 with 78 photos

Put in at Will's Work Road   in Mashpee MA. Paddle northeast into   Little River. Paddle around Hamblin and   Jehu Ponds and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Mashpee Town Landing   - alternate put in Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Mashpee National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) South Cape   Beach

128) Kayaking on Hamilton Reservoir- in Holland MA

Put in at Leno Road   in Holland MA. Paddle around Hamilton Reserve   north basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Fisherman's   Landing Put in at Mashapaug Road   in Holland MA. Paddle around Hamilton Reserve   south basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Quinebaug Woods   Reservation

129) Kayaking on Hopedale Pond and Mill River- in Hopedale MA   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 48 photos

Put in at Hopedale Street   in Hopedale MA. Paddle to north end   of pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Mill Pond   Dam Northern half is full of aquatic   vegetation July onwards. Foot bridge Historical   Old Mill Hopedale Pond   Dam

130) Kayaking on Hopkinton State Park and Reservoir- in Hopkinton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 63 photos

Put in at south corner of the park   in Cedar Street in Hopkinton MA. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Hopkinton State   Park Picnic   areas Public   beach Alternate put in at state park ramp.   Park fee applie$. Hopkinton Reservoir   Dam. Boat and kayak   rentals

131) Kayaking on Hoosic River- from North Adams MA to Pownal VT

Put in at Ashton Avenue   in North Adams MA. Take out at Clayton Park on   Lincoln Street in Pownal VT. Estimated round trip   distance = 7.5 miles Dam Class I   rapids

132) Kayaking on Housatonic River West Branch- in Pittsfield MA

Put in at Dorothy Amos Park on   West Street in Pittsfield MA. Paddle north upriver on Housatonic   River West Branch and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Mill Street   Dam

133) Kayaking on Housatonic River and Woods Pond- in Lenox MA

Put in at New Lenox Road   in Lenox MA. Take out at Housatonic Street   in Lenox MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Woods Pond   Dam October Mountain   State Forest Berkshire Scenic   Railway Museum Maple Glade   Campground

134) Kayaking on Housatonic River- in Stockbridge MA   - kayak trip done in July 2015 with 89 photos

Put in at Park Street   in Stockbridge MA. Take out at Glendale Middle Road   in Stockbridge MA. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Glendale   Dam Stockbridge   Town Park Norman Rockwell   Museum

135) Kayaking on Housatonic River- from Great Barrington MA to Sheffield MA

Put in at Bridge Street in   Great Barrington MA. Take out at Kellogg Road   in Sheffield MA. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Alternate put in at   Brookside Road. Eastern Mountain   State Forest Green River enters   on river right.

136) Kayaking on Housatonic River- from Sheffield MA to Ashley Falls MA

Put in at Maple Road   in Sheffield MA. Take out at Rannapo Road   in Ashley Falls MA. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Riffles Alternate take out at   Route 7A bridge.

137) Kayaking on Housatonic River- in Sheffield MA (from Kellogg Road)

Put in at Kellog Road   in Sheffield MA. Take out at Water Farm   Road in Sheffield MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Sheffield Covered   Bridge Rest   area

138) Kayaking on Ipswich River- in North Reading MA

Put in at Mill Street in   North Reading MA. Take out at Route 62 / Park   Street in North Reading MA. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.8 miles Ipswich River Park - can   land for a rest stop This route runnable only   during spring high water.

139) Kayaking on Ipswich River- in Middleton MA

Put in at Boston Street   in Middleton MA. Take out at Route 62 / Maple   Street in Middleton MA. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles South Middleton   Dam Alternate access points   - rest stops

140) Kayaking on Ipswich River- from Middleton MA to Topsfield MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 78 photos

Put in at Route 62 / Maple   Street in Middleton MA. Take out at Salem Road   in Topsfield MA. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Thunder Bridge   Recreation Area Topsfield   Fair Grounds

141) Kayaking on Ipswich River- from Topsfield MA to Ipswich MA   - kayak trip done in October 2019 with 115 photos

Put in at Rowley Bridge   Road in Topsfield MA. Do not enter dead   end canal. Take out at Topsfield   Road in Ipswich MA. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Willowdale   Dam Wildlife   Sanctuary Beaver dams   on this route

142) Kayaking on Ipswich River- from South Hamilton MA to Ipswich MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Winthrop Street   in South Hamilton MA. Take out at Peatfield Street   in Ipswich MA. Estimated distance   = 4.2 miles Willowdale   Dam Ipswich   Mill Dam Foote Brothers   Canoe Rentals

143) Kayaking on Ipswich River- in Ipswich MA   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Water Street   ramp in Ipswich MA. Launch fee   applies. Take out at Pavillon Beach on Little   Neck Road in Ipswich MA. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Best to start paddle at high   tide or soon after. Ipswich   Mill Dam

144) Kayaking on Johns Pond- in Mashpee MA   - kayak trip done in June 2017 with 79 photos

Put in at state ramp on Hoople Road   in Mashpee MA. Paddle around Johns   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Alper   Conservation Put in at state ramp on Sandwich Road in   East Falmouth MA for Ashumet Pond. Johns Pond Park   and beach

145) Kayaking on Jones River- in Kingston MA   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 110 photos

Put in at Jones River Heritage Center   on Landing Road in Kingston MA. Paddle downstream to   Kingston Bay and return. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Best to start 2 hours   before high tide. Dam

146) Kayaking on Lake Lashaway- in North Brookfield MA   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 77 photos

Put in at Shore Road ramp   in North Brookfield MA. Paddle around Lake Lashaway   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Lake Lashaway   Dam Optionally paddle upstream on   Five-Mile River and return. North Brookfield   State Forest

147) Kayaking on Lee's River- in Swansea MA   - kayak trip done in June 2021 with 90 photos

Put in at Bluff Avenue   in Swansea MA. Paddle south then east around   Gardner's Neck peninsula. Paddle upstream on Lee's   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Swansea Printworks   Dam Town beach

148) Kayaking on Long Pond- and East Brimfield Lake in Fiskdale MA   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 59 photos

Put in at Route 20 / Main Street   in Fiskdale MA. Paddle around Long Pond and   East Brimfield Lake then return. Estimated distance   = 4 miles East Brimfield   Lake Dam Alternate put in at   Route 148 ramp. Streeter Point Rec Area   - another put in spot Champeaux Road   Fishing Area Tunnel under   Route 20

149) Kayaking on Little River- in Gloucester MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Emerson Avenue   ramp in Gloucester MA. Paddle north then   west and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Stubby Knowles Landing   - alternate put in Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Fishermen's   Memorial

150) Kayaking on Little River- in Newbury MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at High Road / Route 1A   in Newbury MA. Newbury Kayak & Canoe   - pay parking / launch fee Paddle up on Little   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6.5 miles Town ramp for residents   only! (sticker required) Best to start trip 1 hour+   before high tide. Riverfront   Marina

151) Kayaking on Long Pond- in Dracut MA

Put in at Passaconaway Drive   in Dracut MA. Paddle around Long   Pond and return. Estimated distance   = 1.5+ miles Veterans Memorial Park for   Pelham NH residents only.

152) Kayaking on Long Pond- in Freetown MA   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 103 photos

Put in at state ramp on Middleboro   Road in Freetown MA. Paddle around Long   Lake and return. Can paddle   into loop. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Town beach - resident   stickers required Captain Bub's Marine   - boat rentals No boating on   reservoir ponds. Long Pond Conservation   Area

153) Kayaking on Long Pond- in Harwich MA

Put in at Long Pond Drive   in Harwich MA. Paddle around Long Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Public   beaches Alternate put in at Cahoon   Road in Brewster MA. Residents' sticker   required for parking. Hawksnest State   Forest

154) Kayaking on Lost Lake- in Groton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 79 photos

Put in at Pine Trail   in Groton MA. Paddle around Lost   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = to 2 miles Lost Lake   Dam Sargisson   Beach (public)

155) Kayaking on Little Pleasant Bay- in Orleans MA

Put in at Portanimicut Road   in Orleans MA. Paddle around Little Pleasant   Bay and islands then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Cape Cod National   Seashore No landing on islands.   Private property. Best to paddle when   tide is high.

156) Kayaking on Long Sought-For Pond- in Westford MA   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 61 photos

Put in at Route 40 / Groton Road   in Westford MA. Paddle around Long Sought-For   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Parking   area

157) Kayaking on Littleville Lake- in Huntington MA

Put in at Goss Hill Road   in Huntington MA. Paddle upstream to north   end of lake and return. Estimated distance   = 3 miles Littleville   Dam Project   Office Picnic   area Gardner State   Park Alternate put in at East River   Road in Huntington MA. No swimming.   No wading.

158) Kayaking on Lewis Bay- in West Yarmouth MA

Put in at Englewood Beach on New Hamp-   shire Avenue in West Yarmouth MA. Paddle around Lewis   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance 4+ miles Hyannis Inner   Harbor Marinas Alternate put in at Bayview Beach on   Bayview Street in West Yarmouth MA. Best to paddle when   tide is high. Veterans Memorial   Park and beach

159) Kayaking on Mattapoisett Harbor- in Mattapoisett MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Water Street   in Mattapoisett MA. Paddle around Mattapoisett   Harbor and River then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Ned's Point   Lighthouse Fish   Ladder "Mattapoisett" means "land   between waters".

160) Kayaking on Marblehead Harbor- in Marblehead MA   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Ocean Avenue in   Marblehead MA. Launch fee. Paddle north along the   coast to the islands. Paddle back along   the eastern shore. Estimated round trip   distance = 7 to 8 miles Crowninshield Island   - can beach and walk Little Harbor Boathouse   - kayak rentals Deveraux Beach   - food and restrooms Marblehead   Lighthouse

161) Kayaking on Mascuppic Lake- in Dracut MA

Put in at state ramp on Tyngsboro   Road in Dracut MA. Paddle around Mascuppic   Lake and return. Estimated distance   = 1.3+ miles Alternate put in farther up   on Tyngsboro Road.

162) Kayaking on Mattapoisett River- from Rochester MA to Mattapoisett MA   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Snipatuit Road   in Rochester MA. Take out at River Road before   Route 6 in Mattapoisett MA. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Portage around   dam. Cranberry bog dam south   of Wolf Island Road. River might be too shallow   during summer months. River name means "land   between waters". Fish Ladder   at Route 6 This route is site of annual   Memorial Day Boat Race.

163) Kayaking on Manchaug Pond- in Sutton MA   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 42 photos

Put in at state ramp off Torrey Road   in Sutton MA. Fee applie$. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Manchaug Pond   Dam Pond name from the Indian chief   that drowned in this pond. Family camp   grounds Pond can be busy   with powered boats. Sutton Pond   Dam

164) Kayaking on Megansett Harbor- in North Falmouth MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at County Road   in North Falmouth MA. Paddle around Squeteague and   Megansett Harbors then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Parking sticker   required. Megansett   Beach Best to start paddle 1   hour+ before high tide.

165) Kayaking on Mill River and Lobster Cove- in Gloucester MA   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Brown's Landing on Hodgkins   Street in Gloucester MA. Paddle north to Lobster   Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Mill Pond   Dam Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Annisquam   Lighthouse Wingaersheek   Beach Barn   Rocks

166) Kayaking on Mill River- in Norfolk MA   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 70 photos

Put in at north side of Miller   Street in Norfolk MA. Paddle north to beaver   dam and return. Portage across   Miller Street. Paddle south to beaver   dam and return. Beaver   dams Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Miller River drops 2-feet   into Charles River. City Mill   Pond Dam Boston Kayaker's   Residence Off street   parking.

167) Kayaking on Mill and Parker Rivers- in Newbury MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Route 1   in Newbury MA. Take out at High Road /   Route 1A in Newbury MA. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Best to start paddle at   high tide or soon after. Newbury Kayak Canoe   - pay ramp fee Town ramp for   residents only

168) Kayaking on Millers River- in Winchendon MA to Royalston MA

Put in at River Road   in Winchendon MA. Otter River enters   on river left. Take out at River Road   in Royalston MA. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Birch Hill   Dam

169) Kayaking on Millers River- from Royalston MA to Athol MA

Put in Blossom Street   in Royalston MA. Take out at Crescent   Street in Athol MA. Portage 150   yards uphill. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Class II - III   rapids USGS gauge - paddle   when 500 to 3500 cfs Crescent   St. Dam

170) Kayaking on Millers River- from Athol MA to Orange MA   - kayak trip done in July 2019 with 60 photos

Put in at Alan E Rich Environmental   Park on Main Street in Athol MA. Mill Brook enters on   left. Veer right. Take out at East River Street   park in Orange MA. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles Crescent   St. Dam South Main   St. Dam

171) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Tyngsboro MA to Lowell MA   - kayak trip done in August 2015 with 85 photos

Put in at Frost Road / Route 3A   in Tyngsboro MA. Take out at Rourke Brothers ramp on Pawtucket   Boulevard / Route 113 in Lowell MA. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Lowell Heritage   State Park Bellegarde Boathouse   - kayak rentals Vesper Country   Club

172) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Lowell MA to Lawrence MA   - kayak trip done in June 2013 with 82 photos

Put in at Le Lacheur Baseball Park on   Pawtucket Street in Lowell MA. Take out at Riverfront State Park on   Everett Avenue in Lawrence MA. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Pawtucket   Falls Rapids Great Stone   Dam Greater Lawrence Community   Boating - sailboat rentals University of Massachusetts   - Lowell Lowell National   Historical Park

173) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Lawrence MA to Haverhill MA   - kayak trip done in September 2016 with 104 photos

Put in at Pemberton Park on North   Canal Street in Lawrence MA. Take out at South River   Street in Haverhill MA. Estimated distance   = 10+ miles Great Stone   Dam Crescent Yatch   Club

174) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Haverhill MA to West Newbury MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at South River   Street in Haverhill MA. Take out at Church Street   in West Newbury MA. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Crescent   Yatch Club Riverside Park   alternate put in Paddle when tide   is receding. Marina

175) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from West Newbury MA to Newburyport MA   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Church Street   in West Newbury MA. Take out at Cashman Park on Sally   Snyder Way in Newburyport MA. Estimated distance   = 7.5+ miles Best to paddle when   tide is receding. Ram Island   Wildlife Area Carr Island   Reservation

176) Kayaking on Merrimack River Delta- in Newburyport MA   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 87 photos

Put in at Sally Snyder Way   in Newburyport MA. Paddle around the Merrimack   River delta and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Best to paddle when   tide is rising. Optional paddle into   Black Rock Creek. Delta can be busy with   motorized marine traffic. Salisbury Beach   State Reservation Newburyport Piers   and marina

177) Kayaking on Monponsett Ponds- in Halifax MA   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 121 photos

Put in at Monponsett Street   / Route 58 in Halifax MA. Paddle around the   ponds and return. Can paddle into outlet   to dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Tunnel under Route 58   connects the twin ponds. Stump Brook   Dam

178) Kayaking on Massapoag Pond- in Sharon MA

Put in at ramp on Beach Street   in Sharon MA. Paddle around Massapoag   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Memorial Park Beach   and rec area Camp Wonderland

179) Kayaking on Lake Maspenock - a.k.a. "North Pond" in Hopkinton MA   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 79 photos

Put in at West Main Street   in Hopkinton MA. Paddle to south end of   lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Lake Maspenock   Dam Alternate put in at West Main   Street in Hopkinton MA. Name of lake means "waters   at the base of the great hill". Sandy Island Beach   Hopkinton residents only EMC Corporate   Headquarters

180) Kayaking on Upper Mystic Lake and Aberjona River- in Medford MA

Put in at Mystic Valley Parkway   in Medford MA. Paddle upstream on Aberjona   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Shannon   Beach Upper Mystic Lake Dam Mill Pond Dam Boat Clubs

181) Kayaking on Mystic River- from Medford MA to Charlestown MA

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.

182) Kayaking on Mashpee River and Popponesset Bay- in Mashpee MA   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 52 photos

Put in at Mashpee Neck Road   in Mashpee MA. Paddle around   Popponesset Bay. Paddle up the Mashpee   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Best to start trip on a rising tide   and return on a receding tide. Mashpee River   Reservation Launch parking for residents   only. Park up the road. Mashpee Neck   Marina

183) Kayaking on Massapoag Pond- in Tyngsboro MA   - kayak trip done in June 2021 with 96 photos

Put in at Groton Road   in Tyngsboro MA. Paddle around Upper Massapoag   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Spaulding-Proctor   Reservation Put in at Route 114 to paddle   Lower Massapoag Pond. Upper Massapoag Pond Dam   - outlet Cow Pond Brook Dam   - inlet

184) Kayaking on Mumford River and Lackey Pond- in Sutton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 92 photos

Put in above dam on Lackey   Dam Road in Sutton MA. Paddle upstream to the Mumford   River inlet and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Lackey Pond   Dam River named after a 17th-century   hunter who drowned in this river. Pond can be covered with aquatic   vegetation in the summer. Downed trees as   of June 2012. Gilboa Pond   Dam

185) Kayaking on Mashpee-Wakeby Pond- in Mashpee MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Fisherman's Landing   in Mashpee MA. Paddle around Wakeby and   Mashpee Ponds and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Mashpee-Wakeby   Pond Dam Attaquin Park   rec area Lowell Holly   Reservation Public   beaches

186) Kayaking on Mystic Lake and Middle Pond- in Martons Mills MA

Put in at Mistic Drive   in Marstons Mills MA. Paddle around Middle Pond   and Mystic Lake via channel. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.7+ miles Put in at Cotuit Road for a   side trip on Hamblin Pond.

187) Kayaking on Nashua River- from Leominster MA to Lancaster MA   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at Commercial Road   in Leominster MA. Portage on left (east)   around dam #1. Portage on left? (east)   around dam #2. Take out at Lunenberg Road   / Route 70 in Lancaster MA. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Breached dam #1 on   right turn near I-190. Breached   dam #2 Rapids just before   power lines.

188) Kayaking on Nashua River- from Ponakin Bridge in Lancaster MA   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Lunenberg Road /   Route 70 in Lancaster MA. Take out at Seven Bridge Road   / Route 117 in Lancaster MA. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Ponakin   Dam Nashua River south branch   enters from right. Bolton Flats   Wildlife Area

189) Kayaking on Nashua River- from Route 117 in Lancaster MA to Still River MA   - kayak trip done in July 2013 with 88 photos

Put in at Seven Bridge Road /   Route 117 in Lancaster MA. Take out at Still River Depot   Road in Still River MA. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Bolton Flats   Wildlife Area No landing on west bank.   Military reservation.

190) Kayaking on Nashua River- from Harvard MA to Shirley MA   - kayak trip done in September 2015 with 101 photos

Put in at Still River Depot Road   in Harvard MA. Take out left before dam on   Walker Road in Shirley MA. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Ayer Ice   House Dam "Nashua" means "river with   the pebbled bottom". No landing on west bank.   Military reservation. Oxbow National Wildlife   Refuge (NWR)

191) Kayaking on Nashua River- from Shirley MA to Groton MA   - kayak trip done in August 2014 with 80 photos

Put in below dam on Walker   Road in Shirley MA. Take out West Main Street /   Route 225 in Groton MA. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Ayer Ice   House Dam "Nashua" means "river with   the pebbled bottom". Nashoba Paddlers   - kayak rentals Groton Place Wildlife   Sanctuary Groton Memorial   Forest

192) Kayaking on Nashua River- from Groton MA to Pepperell MA   - kayak trip done in July 2011 with 41 photos

Put in at Long Hill Road / Route 225   bridge in Groton MA. Take out at Canal Street   in Pepperell MA. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Pepperell Dam Nashoba Paddlers kayak rentals   on W. Main Street in Groton MA "Nashua" means "river with   the pebbled bottom". Groton Place   Wildlife Sanctuary Petapawag   Boat Ramp

193) Kayaking on Nashua River- from Pepperell MA to Hollis NH

Put in at Lowell Street   in Pepperell MA. Take out before rapids at Runnells Bridge   Road / Route 111 in Hollis NH. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Class III rapids   right after bridge. Pepperell   Dam Nissitissit River enters   on river left. Pepperell Covered   Bridge

194) Kayaking on Nabnasset Pond- in Westford MA

Put in at Ronan McElligot Park at end   of Willams Avenue in Westford MA. Paddle around Nabnasset Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Nabnasset   Pond Dam Resident parking   permit required.

195) Kayaking on New Bedford Reservoir- in Acushnet MA   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 42 photos

Put in at Lake Street   in Acushnet MA. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.2+ miles Reservoir is filled with aquatic   vegetation in the summer. Long Plain   Museum New Bedford   Reservoir Dam Rookery

196) Kayaking on Neck Creek and Ipswich River- in Ipswich MA   - kayak trip done in September 2016 with 53 photos

Put in at Pavillon Beach on Little   Neck Road in Ipswich MA. Paddle south then to the branches   of Neck Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Sandy Point State   Reservation

197) Kayaking on Neponset Reservoir- in Foxborough MA   - kayak trip done in August 2013 with 99 photos

Put in at Kersey Point on Kersey   Road in Foxborough MA. Paddle around Neponset   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Reservoir   Dam Lane Property   Conservation Area New England Patriots   home: Gillette Stadium

198) Kayaking on Neponset River- from Canton MA to Milton MA   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 62 photos

Put in at Signal Hill Reservation on   University Avenue in Canton MA. Take out at Paul's Bridge on   Brush Hill Road in Milton MA. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5 miles Neponset River   Reservation II Kayak/canoe rentals available in   summer at Signal Hill Reservation Alternate put at Neponset Street   off map for extra 2+ miles. Bluehills Trailside   Museum

199) Kayaking on Neponset River- in Mattapan MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Central Avenue   in Mattapan MA. Paddle upriver to   dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Kennedy   Playground Tileston and Hollingsworth   (T & H) Dam Baker Dam (a.k.a.   Lower Mills Dam)

200) Kayaking on Neponset River- in Boston MA   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 111 photos

Put in at Victory Park on Victory   Road in Boston MA. Paddle upriver to   dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Baker Dam (a.k.a.   Lower Mills Dam) Best to start upriver paddle 1 to   2 hours before high tide. Neponset River   Reservation Alternate put in at Wharf   Street in Milton MA. Pope John Paul II   Park

201) Kayaking on Nasketucket Bay- in Fairhaven MA   - route scouted in with 9 photos

Put in at town ramp on Ocean   Avenue in Fairhaven MA. Paddle around Nasketucket   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5 miles South Shore Marshes   Wildlife Area Alternate put in at Hoppy's   Landing. Parking fees apply to launch   sites. $7/day as of 2015. West Island Beach and   State Reservation Wigwam   Beach

202) Kayaking on Nemasket River- in Middleboro MA   - kayak trip done in July 2010 with 24 photos

Put in at Plymouth Street   in Middleboro MA. Turn left at the confluence of   Nemasket and Taunton rivers. Take out at Titicut Street   bridge in Middleboro MA. Estimated distance   = 6 miles "Nemasket" means "place   of fish" in Wampanoag. Class I rapids   under bridge. Fish Ladder Oliver Mills   Park

203) Kayaking on Upper Nemasket River- in Middleboro MA   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 89 photos

Put in at Thomas Memorial Park on   Wareham Street in Middleboro MA. Paddle upriver as far as   navigable and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Wareham Street   Upper Dam Southern reach filled with aquatic   vegetation in late summer. "Nemasket" means "place   of fish" in Wampanoag. No boating allowed on   Assawompet Pond. Assawompet   Pond Dam

204) Kayaking on Noquochoke Lake- in North Dartmouth MA   - route scouted in with 2 photos

Put in at Lakeside Avenue   in North Dartmouth MA. Paddle around Noquochoke   lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles

205) Kayaking on Namequoit River- in Orleans MA

Put in at Portanimicut Road   town ramp in Orleans MA. Paddle up to the branches of   Namequoit River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Alternate put in at   other town ramps. Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Northern section also   known as "The River".

206) Kayaking on Nauset Marsh and Salt Pond Bay- in Eastham MA

Put in at Hemenway Road town   landing in Eastham MA. Paddle around Nauset Marsh   and Salt Pond then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Salt Pond   Visitor Center Alternate put in at Salt Pond   town landing on Route 6. Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Cape Cod National   Seashore Oldest windmill   in Cape Cod

207) Kayaking on Nauset Harbor- in Orleans MA

Put in at Snow Shore Road   in Orleans MA. Paddle around Nauset   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Alternate put in at   Mill Pond Road. Cape Cod National   Seashore

208) Kayaking on North River- from Pembroke MA to Marshfield MA   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 101 photos

Put in at Brick Kiln Lane   in Pembroke MA. Take out before Union Street   bridge in Marshfield MA. Estimated distance   = 6 miles River unpredictable   past this point! Best to start 1 to 2 hours after   high tide at Damon Point. Alternate put in at Indian Head   Lane in Hanover MA. Blueberry   Island Couch   Beach

209) Kayaking on Norton Reservoir- in Norton MA   - kayak trip done in August 2011 with 29 photos

Put in at Route 140 / Mansfield Avenue in   Mansfield MA behind Tsang's Restaurant. Paddle around reservoir   and return in. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Norton Reservoir   Dam Norton Kayak Company   guided kayak tours

210) Kayaking on Onota Lake- in Pittsfield MA

Put in at Lakeway Drive   in Pittsfield MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Onota Dam Burbank Park with   picnic area and beach. Pittsfield State   Forest Onota Boat Livery   kayak rentals The Berkshire Mountains   on western horizon.

211) Kayaking on Onset Bay and Sunset Cove- in East Wareham MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at town pier on Onset   Ave. in East Wareham MA. Paddle to Sunset   Cove and return. Paddle around Onset   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Parking fee   applies. Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide.

212) Kayaking on Otter River- in Gardner MA   - kayak trip done in August 2018 with 114 photos

Put in at Plant Road   in Gardner MA. Paddle upstream to Otter River   Conservation Area and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Otter River Conservation   Area

213) Kayaking on Otis Reservoir- in Otis MA

Put in at Tolland Road   in Otis MA. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated distance   = 5 to 7 miles Otis Reservoir   Dam Camp   grounds Tolland State Forest Beach and   picnic area Fire tower on   Lair Mountain

214) Kayaking on Otter River and Millers River- in Baldwinville MA to Royalston MA

Put in at Old Royalston Road   in Baldwinville MA. Otter River joins Millers   River. Veer left. Take out at River Road   in Royalston MA. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles Maple Street   Dam Birch Hill   Dam

215) Kayaking on The Oxbow and Manhan River- in Easthampton MA   - kayak trip done in October 2017 with 124 photos

Put in at Route 5 in   Easthampton MA. Paddle around   The Oxbow. Paddle into Manhan   River and return. Paddle into Mill   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Arcadia Wildlife   Sanctuary Oxbow   Marina

216) Kayaking on Oyster Pond River and Stage Harbor- in Chatham MA

Put in at Stage Harbor   Road in Chatham MA. Paddle down Oyster Pond River   then west on Stage Harbor. Continue up Mitchell   River to Mill Pond. Take out at Mill Pond   Road in Chatham MA. Estimated distance   = 3.5+ miles Resident   parking.

217) Kayaking on Phinneys Harbor- in Pocasset MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Valley Bars Circle   in Pocasset MA. Paddle north   under bridge. Paddle around Phinneys   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Best to paddle when   tide is high. Park east of   rail tracks. Monument Beach - parking   for residents only Phinneys Harbor   Lighthouse

218) Kayaking on Pleasant Bay- in Chatham MA

Put in at Orleans Road   in Chatham MA. Paddle around Pleasant   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Paddle when   tide is high. Alternate put in at   public boat ramps. Can beach and hike   at Strong Island.

219) Kayaking on Plum Island Sound- from Newburyport MA to Ipswich MA   - kayak trip done in September 2011 with 44 photos

Put in near the Parking Lot 1   inside the wildlife refuge. Paddle south along the east bank of   the Plum Island Sound and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Parker River National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Refuge Information Center   with toilet facilities Sandy Point State   Reservation Beach Plan to paddle during high tide to   avoid being stranded by low tides. Observation Towers inside   the Refuge Public beaches

220) Kayaking on Plymouth Harbor- in Plymouth MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Stephens Field on Ste-   phens Lane in Plymouth MA. Paddle around Plymouth   Harbor and return. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Nelson Memorial Park   - alternate put in Plymouth Long   Beach Mayflower II

221) Kayaking on Pamet Harbor- in Truro MA

Put in at Depot Road   in Truro MA. Paddle east upstream on   Pamet River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 to 7+ miles Paddle around Pamet   Harbor and return. Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide.

222) Kayaking on Pines River- in Revere MA

Put in at park on Hayes Ave.   in Revere MA. Paddle to Route 107 bridge   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.6 miles Strong currents under   Route 107 bridges. Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Alternate put in at Pines   River At The Wharf. Optional paddle to Bear Creek   and Saugus River. Rumney Marsh   Reservation Gibson   Park Revere   Beach

223) Kayaking on Pocasset River- in Pocasset MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Valley Bars Circle   in Pocasset MA. Paddle south into Pocasset   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Alternate put in   at Shore Road. Phinneys Harbor   Lighthouse

224) Kayaking on Pocasset Harbor- in Pocasset MA   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Circuit Avenue town   landing in Pocasset MA. Paddle around Pocasset   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Parking sticker   required. Hen Cove Beach   - alternate put in

225) Kayaking on Powwow River and Tuxbury Pond- in Amesbury MA   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 68 photos

Put in at Newton Road   in Amesbury MA. Paddle north upriver to Powwow River   as far as navigable and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Tuxbury Pond   Dam Powwow River   State Forest Alterate put in at Hilldale Ave.   in East Kingston NH. Aquatic vegetation   in summer.

226) Kayaking on Powwow River and Lake Gardner- in Amesbury MA   - kayak trip done in October 2019 with 99 photos

Put in at lake beach off High   Street in Amesbury MA. Paddle north to Powwow River as   far as navigable and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Lake Gardner   Dam Public   beach Conservation   Area

227) Kayaking on Parker River and Crane Pond- in Newbury MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at River Street under   power lines in Newbury MA. Paddle up on Parker River and Crane   Pond to Thurlow Street then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Parker River   Dam Crane Park Wildlife   Management Area

228) Kayaking on Parker River- in Newbury MA   - kayak trip done in September 2019 with 98 photos

Put in at Route 1A   in Newbury MA. Newbury Kayak & Canoe   - pay parking / launch fee Paddle up on Parker   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6.5 miles Best to start trip 1 hour+   before high tide. Town ramp -   residents only

229) Kayaking on Parker River- in West Newbury MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Middle Road   in West Newbury MA. Paddle up on Parker   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Parker River   Dam Best to start when its high tide at   Plum Island Sound or soon after. The Governor's   Academy

230) Kayaking on Paskamansett River- in Dartmouth MA

Put in at State Road   in Dartmouth MA. Paddle up into Paskaman-   sett River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Hawes Pond   Dam Paskamansett   Landing

231) Kayaking on Paskamansett River- in Dartmouth MA

Put in at Russells Mills Road   in Dartmouth MA. Paddle up into Paskaman-   sett River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Paskamansett   Park Best to paddle when gauge   height > 9 feet. USGS River   Gauge

232) Kayaking on Pontoosuc Lake- in Pittsfield MA

Put in at Hancock Road   in Pittsfield MA. Paddle around Pontoosuc   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Pontoosuc Lake   Dam

233) Kayaking on Pottapaug Pond- in Petersham MA

Put in at Hell Huddle Road   in Petersham MA. Paddle to north end   of pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5 miles Boating not allowed   on Quabbin Reservoir.

234) Kayaking on Peters Pond- in Sandwich MA

Put in at Pierre Vernier Drive   in Sandwich MA. Paddle around Peters Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles

235) Kayaking on Provincetown Harbor- in Provincetown MA

Put in at Province Lands Road   in Provincetown MA. Paddle around Provincetown   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6+ miles Long Point   Lighthouse Best to paddle when   tide is high. Cape Cod National   Seashore MacMillan   Pier Long Point   Marshes

236) Kayaking on Quaboag Pond and East Brookfield River- in Brookfield MA   - kayak trip done in October 2016 with 91 photos

Put in Quaboag Street   ramp in Brookfield MA. Paddle around   Quaboag Pond. Paddle north   under bridge. Paddle up into East Brookfield River   and return. Can be shallow. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Lake Lock and   Level Control Lashaway Lake   Dam Expect beaver dams   on this route.

237) Kayaking on Quaboag River- from Brookfield MA to West Brookfield MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 97 photos

Put in at Quaboag Street   in Brookfield MA. Take out at Route 67   in West Brookfield MA. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Class III-IV rapids   in Warren MA. "Quaboag" means "red water"   in Wampanoag.

238) Kayaking on Quaboag River- in Palmer MA   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Route 67 rest   area in Palmer MA. Take out at Route 20   in Palmer MA. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles River may be too   low in summer. Class III-IV   rapids

239) Kayaking on Quaboag River- from Palmer MA to Three Rivers MA

Putin at Route 20 / Park   Street in Palmer MA. Take out at Main Street   in Three Rivers MA. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Quaboag and Ware Rivers merge   to become the Chicopee River. "Quaboag" means   "red water".

240) Kayaking on Quacumquasit Lake- a.k.a. "South Pond" in Brookfield MA   - kayak trip done in September 2012 with 64 photos

Put in at Lake Road   in Brimfield MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Lake Level Control   and Lock Quacumquasit Wildlife   Management Area YMCA   Camp

241) Kayaking on Quinebaug River- and East Brimfield Lake from Holland MA to Fiskdale MA   - kayak trip done in August 2011 with 59 photos

Put in at Pond Bridge Road   in Holland MA. Take out at Streeter Point   State Park in Fiskdale MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles East Brimfield   Dam Streeter Point   State Park Lake Siog   Park Trail Rest   Stops

242) Kayaking on Quinebaug River- in Sturbridge MA

Put in at Old Mashapaug Road   in Sturbridge MA. Paddle upriver to dam   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles This route runnable when   river gauge > 60 csf. Old Sturbridge   Village Dam Westville Lake   Dam Rocky at low water levels.   Class II rapids at high. Old Sturbridge   Village Westville Lake   Recreation Area

243) Kayaking on Quinebaug River and Westville Lake- in Southbridge MA   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 35 photos

Put in at Westville Lake ramp in   Wallace Road in Southbridge MA. Paddle upriver past the   bridge and turn around. Paddle towards dam   and around lake. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Westville Lake   Rec Area Westville Lake   Dam

244) Kayaking on Quinebaug River and West Dudley Pond- in Dudley MA   - kayak trip done in June 2020 with 59 photos

Put in at West Dudley Road   in Dudley MA. Paddle upstream until   navigable and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles West Dudley   Hydro Dam

245) Kayaking on Quinebaug River- from Dudley MA to North Grosvenordale CT

Put in at West Dudley   Road in Dudley MA. Take out at Fabyan Road in   North Grosvenordale CT. Estimated distance   = 3.5+ miles West Dudley   Hdryo Dam Fabyan Dam   - breached Rock   garden Runnable when   gauge > 200 cfs.

246) Kayaking on Quinsigamond River and Lake Ripple- in Grafton MA   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 80 photos

Put in near dam off Brigham   Hill Road in Grafton MA. Paddle north upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Lake Ripple   Dam Alternate put in at   Ekblaw Landing. Lake Ripple Conservation   Area Tunnel under I-90 Snow Marsh

247) Kayaking on Lake Quinsigamond- in Shrewsbury MA   - kayak trip done in August 2013 with 71 photos

Put in at North Quinsigamond   Avenue in Shrewsbury MA. Paddle south and   around then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Lake Quinsigamond   Dam Alternate put in at Route 20   boat ramp on Flint Pond. Lake Quinsigamond   State Park Regatta Point   public beach This lake site of   rowing regattas.

248) Kayaking on Quissett Harbor- in Falmouth MA

Put in at Quissett Harbor Road   in Falmouth MA. Paddle around Quissett   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Quissett Harbor   Boatyard

249) Kayaking on Quivett Creek- in Brewster MA

Put in at Paines Creek   Road in Brewster MA. Paddle west to Quivett   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Paines Creek   Beach Best to start 1 to 2 hours   before high tide. Resident parking sticker   required in the summer.

250) Kayaking on Lake Quannapowitt- in Wakefield MA

Put in at North Avenue   in Wakefield MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Lake Quannapowitt   Dam Gertrude Spalding   Park Wakefield Boating   - kayak rentals Quannapowit   Yatch Club

251) Kayaking on Lake Rico- at Massasoit State Park in Taunton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 52 photos

Put in at boat ramp on Middleboro   Avenue in Taunton MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 to 4 miles Massasoit State   Park Lake Rico Dam Picnic bench Park campgrounds Public beach

252) Kayaking on Lake Rohunta- in Orange MA   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 63 photos

Put in at Eagleville Road   in Orange MA. Paddle around Lake   Rohunta and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles South end filled   with vegetation. Lake Rohunta   Dam

253) Kayaking on Russell Mill Pond- in chelmsford MA

Put in at Janet Road   in Chelmsford MA. Paddle around Russell   Mill Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Russell Mill   Pond Dam

254) Kayaking on Rutland State Park Long Pond- in Rutland MA   - kayak trip done in September 2017 with 55 photos

Put in at Barre Paxton Road /   Route 122 in Rutland MA. Paddle around Long   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.2+ miles Rutland State   Park

255) Kayaking on Rowley River- in Rowley MA   - route scouted in with 9 photos

Put in at Batchelders Landing on   Railroad Ave in Rowley MA. Paddle out to the   Sound and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Parker River National   Wildlife Refuge Best to start 2 hours+   before high tide. Town ramp for   residents only!

256) Kayaking on Salmon Brook- in Dunstable MA   - kayak trip done in June 2017 with 77 photos

Put in at Route 113 bridge   in Dunstable MA. Portage around Main Street   bridge. Alternate put in spot. Take out at Arched Bridge on   High Street in Dunstable MA. Arched   Bridge Estimated distance   = 2.5+ miles 2-foot beaver dam - scout   first from the takeout Arched Bridge   Conservation Area

257) Kayaking on Saugus River- in Saugus MA   - kayak trip done in September 2015 with 92 photos

Put in at Vitale Park on Ballard   Street in Saugus MA. Paddle up into Saugus   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Portage south bank during high tide   as bridge is impassable under. Saugus Iron Works   National Historic Site

258) Kayaking on Sampsons Pond- in Carver MA   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 62 photos

Put in at Lakeview Street   in Carver MA. Paddle around Sampsons   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Beach and parking for   Carver residents. Boat ramp for   Carver residents. No street   parking.

259) Kayaking on Santuit River and Pinquickset Cove- in Mashpee MA

Put in at Mashpee Neck Road   town launch in Mashpee MA. Paddle up on Santuit   River and return. Paddle east into Pinquickset   Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Launch parking for residents   only. Park up the road. Mashpee Neck   Marina Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide.

260) Kayaking on Sawdy Pond- in Westport MA   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 69 photos

Put in at Route 177   in Westport MA. Paddle south via   narrow channel. Paddle around Sawdy   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Sawdy Pond   outlet dam

261) Kayaking on Scorton Creek- in East Sandwich MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at North Shore Boulevard   in East Sandwich MA. Paddle upstream on Scorton   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles East Sandwich   Beach Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. RideAway Kayak   rentals Scorton Creek   Marshes

262) Kayaking on Sesuit Harbor and Creek- in South Dennis MA

Put in at Sesuit Neck Road town   landing in South Dennis MA. Paddle into Sesuit   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Sesuit Creek   Marsh Cold Storage   Beach

263) Kayaking on Lake Singletary- in Millbury MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 68 photos

Put in at ramp on West Main   Street in Millbury MA. Paddle around Lake   Singletary and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Marion's Camp town beach   and recreation area

264) Kayaking on Shawsheen River- from Bedford MA to Billerica MA

Put in at Great Road / Route 4   in Bedford MA. Take out at Ackerson Field on   Cook Road in Billerica MA. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles "Shawsheen" means   "serpentine".

265) Kayaking on Shawsheen River- from Billerica MA to Tewksbury MA   - route scouted in with 13 photos

Put in at Akeson Park on Boston Road   / Route 3A in Billerica MA. Take out at Knights of Columbus on Main Street   / Route 38 in Tewksbury MA. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Whipple Road bridge may require   portage left during high water. "Shawsheen" means   "serpentine".

266) Kayaking on Shawsheen River- from Tewksbury MA to Andover MA   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Knights of Columbus on Main   Street / Route 38 in Tewksbury MA. Take out at Dale Street   in Andover MA. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Ballardvale   Dam Hazardous drop-off at Mill Street that   may require portage. Scout first. "Shawsheen" means   "serpentine".

267) Kayaking on Sheep Pond- in Brewster MA

Put in at Fishermans Landing Road   in Brewster MA. Paddle around Sheep Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Brewster State   Forest

268) Kayaking on Shingle Island River- in North Dartmouth MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Deerfield Road in   North Dartmouth MA. Paddle up into Shingle Island   River to dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Cornell Pond   Lower Dam

269) Kayaking on Shawsheen River- in Andover MA   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Dale Street   in Andover MA. Take out at Abbot Bridge Drive   in Andover MA. Estimated distance   = 2 miles 200+ feet portage   at take out Ballardvale   Dam "Shawsheen" means   "serpentine".

270) Kayaking on Sippican Harbor- in Marion MA   - kayak trip done in August 2015 with 56 photos

Put in at town landing on Island   Wharf Road in Marion MA. Paddle around Sippican   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5+ miles Bird Island   Lighthouse Spragues Cove Beach   - alternate put in spot Mind the choppy   waters. Parking can be a problem   in the summer.

271) Kayaking on Silver Lake- in Grafton MA   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 46 photos

Put in at Upton Street   / Route 140 in Grafton MA. Paddle around lake, then north   upstream to inlet and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Silver Lake   Dam Public   Beach Beaver   dam

272) Kayaking on Salem Harbor- in Salem MA   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 104 photos

Put in at Winter Island   Road in Salem MA. Paddle around Salem   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6 miles Forest River Park   - alternate put in Salem Witch   Museum Waikiki   Beach Fort Pickering   Lighthouse

273) Kayaking on Slocums River- in Dartmouth MA   - kayak trip done in July/Sept 2011 with 30 photos

Put in at Russells Mills Landing on   Horseneck Road in Darthmouth MA. Take out at state park beach   in Dartmouth MA. Estimated distance   = 3 miles Rusells Mills   Dam Demarest Lloyd State Park. Open   from Memorial Day thru Labor Day. Best to do trip when the tide   is high AND receding. Lloyd Center for   the Environment Slocums River   Reserve

274) Kayaking on Snipatuit Pond- in Rochester MA   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 93 photos

Put in at Neck Road   in Rochester MA. Paddle around Snipatuit Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Can enter   Long Pond.

275) Kayaking on Snake River and Lake Sabbatia- in Taunton MA   - kayak trip done in July 2011 with 22 photos

Put in at Lake Sabbatia boat ramp   on Bay Street in Taunton MA. Paddle to the left and under Scadding   Street bridge to Snake River. Turn around near the I-495 Exit 9 sign.   River is very contricted farther up. Estimated round trip distance   = 6 miles Watson Pond State Park Morey's Bridge Dam As of July 2011, a drifted pontoon has   blocked passage to Winnecunet Pond.

276) Kayaking on South Charlton Reservoir- in Charlton MA   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Partridge Hill Road   roadside in Charlton MA. Paddle around South Charlton   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Granite Reservoir   Dam

277) Kayaking on Spectacle Pond- in Littleton MA

Put in at Great Road / Route 119   in Littleton MA. Paddle around Spectacle   Pond and return. Paddle into Bennetts Brook as   far as navigable and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles

278) Kayaking on Spot Pond- in Stoneham MA

Put in at Woodland Road   in Stoneham MA. Paddle around Spot   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Must use kayak   rentals on site. Middlesex Fells   Reservation

279) Kayaking on Squannacook River- in Groton MA   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 57 photos

Put in at Townsend Road behind   water office in Groton MA. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Downed trees   as of July 2012. Bertozzi Wildlife   Management Area Squannacook   River Dam Squannacook River   Conservation Area West Groton   Water Office

280) Kayaking on Squannacook River- in Townsend MA

Put in on Harbor Pond beside old church   at Main Street in Townsend MA. Paddle upriver to   dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Adams   Dam Harbor Pond   Dam Townsend State   Forest

281) Kayaking on South River- in Marshfield MA

Put in at Willow Street bridge   in Marshfield MA. Take out at town landing on   Ferry Street in Marshfield MA. Estimated distance   distance = 4+ miles Start trip at high tide so you paddle   when the tide is high and receding. The mouth of the river is unpredictable   during low tide! Should be avoided. Veterans' War   Memorial Park

282) Kayaking on Stillwater River- in Sterling MA

Put in at Muddy Pond Road   in Sterling MA. Paddle north upriver as far   as navigable and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles No boating on instreams to   Wachusett Reservoir.

283) Kayaking on Stop River- in Medfield MA   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 50 photos

Put in at Causeway Street   in Medfield MA. Paddle upriver to Noonhill   Road and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Stop River joins   Charles River. Medfield Rhododendrons   Reservation Noon Hill Reservation   - can hike to hill top Shattuck   Reservation Charles River Cafe   kayak rentals

284) Kayaking on Stop River and Highland Lake- in Norfolk MA

Put in at Fales Memorial Park on   Higland Lake Drive in Norfolk MA. Paddle on Highland Lake, upstream   on Stop River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = xx+ miles Portage of 200+ feet from   road side parking. Highland Lake   Dam (outlet) MCI Norfolk

285) Kayaking on Sudbury River- in Framingham MA   - route scouted in with 11 photos

Put in at Winter Street   in Framingham MA. Portage around dam at   Simpson Park. Scout first. Take out at Centennial Place   in Framingham MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Reservoir #1   Dam Fiddlers Green   Dam Saxonville   Dam

286) Kayaking on Sudbury River- from Framingham MA to Wayland MA   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 73 photos

Put in at Little Farms Road   in Framingham MA. Take out at River Road   in Wayland MA. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Alternate take out / put   in at Route 20 bridge. oxbow   lakes

287) Kayaking on Sudbury River- from Wayland MA to Lincoln MA   - kayak trip done in October 2011 with 74 photos

Put in at River Road off   Route 27 in Wayland MA. Take out at Route 117   launch in Lincoln MA. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Alternate put in / take out   spot at Lincoln Road. Great Meadown National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Rest area in the   wildlife refuge. Oxbow lake No boating on Farrar Pond.   Private property.

288) Kayaking on Sudbury River- from Lincoln MA to Concord MA   - kayak trip done in October 2011 with 83 photos

Put in at Route 117 in Lincoln MA.   Paddle north to Minute Man park. Turn around at the   Old North bridge. Take out at Lowell Road   in Concord MA. Estimated distance   = 5 miles South Bridge Boat House   canoe / kayak rentals Assabet joins Sudbury   to form Concord River. Minute Man National   Historic Park Old North   Bridge

289) Kayaking on Sandwich Harbor- in Sandwich MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Boardwalk Road   in Sandwich MA. Paddle around the branches of   Sandwich Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Boardwalk   and beach Sandwich Town   Beach

290) Kayaking on Swift River- in Belchertown MA

Put in at Cold Spring Road   in Belchertown MA. Paddle south downriver   and return. Paddle north upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Swift River Wildlife   Management Area Quabbin Park and   Visitor Center Winsor   Dam Bondsville   Dam

291) Kayaking on Swan Pond River and Swan Pond- in West Dennis MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at South Village Road   in West Dennis MA. Paddle up to Swan   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles South Village   Beach Best to start paddle 2 hours   before high tide. Cape Cod Waterways   kayak rentals Can take a break on the   island in Swan Pond. Parking fee   applies.

292) Kayaking on Town and Taunton Rivers- from Bridgewater MA to Halifax MA

Put in at Town River on Hayward   Street in Bridgewater MA. Take out at Cherry Street   in Halifax MA. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Town and Matfield Rivers merge   as the Taunton River. Veer right. Breached dam   remnants

293) Kayaking On Taunton River- from Halifax MA to Middleboro MA   - kayak trip done in My 2016 with 88 photos

Put in at Cherry Street   bridge in Halifax MA. Take out at Titicut Street   bridge in Middleboro MA. Estimated distance   = 5.6 miles Reynolds Dam   - breached Class I rapids under   Titicut Bridge Nemasket River enters   on river left Alternate access at   Summer Street bridge

294) Kayaking on Taunton River- from Middleboro MA to Raynham MA   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 96 photos

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.

295) Kayaking on Taunton River- from Raynham MA to Taunton MA   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 100 photos

Put in at South Street Bridge   in Raynham MA. Take out at East Water   Street in Taunton MA. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Best to paddle on   a receding tide. Weir Village   Riverfront Park Nemasket Kayak   Center rentals

296) Kayaking on Taunton River- from Taunton MA to Dighton MA   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 122 photos

Put in at river front park on East   Water Street in Taunton MA. Take out at state park on Bayview   Avenue in Berkeley MA. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Dighton Rock   State Park Alternate put in / take out at   Berkeley Heritage Park. Best to paddle when   tide is receding. Taunton Yatch   Club Marina

297) Kayaking on Taunton River- from Dighton MA to Somerset MA

Put in at Dighton Rock State   Park in Dighton MA. Take out at Brayton Point Beach on   Massasoit Street in Somerset MA. Estimated distance   = 8.5 miles Dighton Rock   State Park Best to start paddle at   high tide or soon after. Bicentennial Park ramp   - alternate take out USS Massachusetts   and Battleship Cove Fall River   Heritage Park

298) Kayaking on Town Cove- in Orleans MA

Put in at Cove Road town   landing in Orleans MA. Paddle around Town   Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Alternate put in at Old   County Road town ramp. Hopkins Island - can   beach for a break Goose Hummock   kayak rentals Cape Cod National   Seashore

299) Kayaking on Ten Mile River and Hebronville Pond- in Attleboro MA

Put in at Knight Avenue   in Attleboro MA. Paddle upstream on Hebronville Pond   and into Ten Mile River then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Hebronville Mill   Pond Dam Dodgeville   Pond Dam

300) Kayaking on Ten Mile River and Central Pond- in Seekonk MA   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 93 photos

Put in at Newman Avenue   in Seekonk MA. Paddle north to Slater   Park and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Slater Memorial   Park

301) Kayaking on Tispaquin Pond- in Middleboro MA   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 51 photos

Put in at Eldon Street   in Middleboro MA. Paddle around Tispaquin   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Rocky Gutter Wildlife   Management Area

302) Kayaking on Tully Lake, Tully River and Long Pond- in Royalston MA   - kayak trip done in June 2017 with 115 photos

Put in at Athol Richmond Road   / Route 32 in Royalston MA. Paddle up on Tully River to   Long Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Tully   Dam Tully Lake Recreation Area Tully Lake Campgrounds Millers River Wildlife   Management Area Doane's   Falls

303) Kayaking on Three Mile River- in Taunton MA   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 56 photos

Put in at Boyden Refuge Park off   Cohannet Street in Taunton MA. Paddle upriver right   and turn around. Paddle south and return   when you see buildings. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles River access is 300+ feet on a   steep downhill from parking lot. Boyden Wildlife   Refuge Park Three Mile River Dam Class 1 rapids   below bridge.

304) Kayaking on Town River and Lake Nippenicket- in Bridgewater MA   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 160 photos

Put in at Lakeside Drive   in Bridgewater MA. Paddle north to the outlet and   headwaters of Town River. Hobomock River enters   on river left. Stay right. Take out at River Street   in West Bridgewater MA. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Can be thick with brushes and   impassable in the summer. War Memorial   Park Dam War Memorial   Park

305) Kayaking on Town River- in West Bridgewater MA   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Reynold's Landing on Ash   Street in West Bridgewater MA. Paddle down to Highland   Street and return. Paddle up to Route   28 and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles War Memorial   Park Dam Highland   Street Dam

306) Kayaking on Upper Mill Pond and Walker Pond- in Brewster MA

Put in at Town Landing   Road in Brewster MA. Paddle north to Lower   Mill Pond. Paddle around Upper   Mill Pond. Paddle into Walkers   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Alternate put in at Slough   Road in Brewster MA.

307) Kayaking on Wallum Lake- in Douglas MA   - kayak trip done in October 2013 with 104 photos

Put in at the boat ramp on Wallum Lake   Park Road in Douglas MA. Paddle around Lake   Wallum and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Douglas State   Forest Alternate put in at South Shore   Road in Burrillville RI. Wallum Lake Park   beach and rec area Nature Center Eleanor Slater   Hospital

308) Kayaking on Lake Wampanoag- in Gardner MA   - kayak trip done in June 2013 with 72 photos

Put in at Raymond Street   in Gardner MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Lake Wampanoag   Dam Lake Wampanoag   Wildlife Sanctuary Camp   Collier

309) Kayaking on South Watuppa Pond- in Fall River MA   - kayak trip done in October 2013 with 98 photos

Put in at Jefferson Street Extension   ramp in Fall River MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Dave's Beach and   picnic area "Watuppa" came from native word   meaning "place of boats". Boating not allowed on   North Watuppa Pond. Powered boats and jetskis   allowed on this pond.

310) Kayaking on Weymouth Back River- in Weymouth MA   - kayak trip done in June 2013 with 121 photos

Put in at Abigail Adams Park on   Route 3A in Weymouth MA. Paddle upriver into   Weymouth Back River. Turn around at fish   ladder and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Fish ladder at Iron Hill Street   in East Weymouth MA. Best to start trip an hour   before high tide. Great Esker   Park Bare Cove   Park

311) Kayaking on Webster Lake- aka "Lake Chaubunagungamaug" in Webster MA   - kayak trip done in September 2014 with 99 photos

Put in at state boat ramp on   Lakeside Ave. in Webster MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Alternate put in spot at   Memorial Beach Drive. Memorial Beach   Park Lakeview   Marina

312) Kayaking on Wankinco River and Agawam River- in Wareham MA   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 81 photos

Put in at Tremont Nail Factory on   Elm Street in Wareham MA. Paddle south then   east and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Parker Mills   Pond Dam Wankinco and Agawam   merge into Wareham. Best to paddle when   tide is high.

313) Kayaking on Wading River and Barrowsville Pond- in Norton MA

Put in at Power Street   in Norton MA. Paddle around   Barrowsville Pond. Paddle into Wading   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Barrowsville Pond   Conservation Area Barrowsville   Pond Dam Chartley   Pond Dam

314) Kayaking on West River Pond- in Uxbridge MA   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 50 photos

Put in West River Road   in Uxbridge MA. Paddle north   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles West River   Pond Dam Blackstone River and Canal   Heritage Park

315) Kayaking on Weir River- in Hull MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Nantasket Pier on George   Washington Boulevard in Hull MA. Paddle south to   Porter Cove. Strong currents on the "Narrows".   Paddle with the tides. Continue west to Straits   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Best to start paddle 1 to 2 hours   before high tide. Nantasket Kayak   - rentals World's End   Reservation Optional paddle around   Weir River estuary.

316) Kayaking on Weweantic River- in West Wareham MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at informal launch on Main   Street in West Wareham MA. Paddle upstream into Weweantic   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 to 4 miles "Weweantic" means "wandering   stream" in Wampanoag. Tremont Mill   Pond Dam Cranberry   Bogs

317) Kayaking on Weweantic River- in Wareham MA   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 132 photos

Put in at rest area off   I-195 in Wareham MA. Paddle upstream to   dam and return. Paddle south along the coast   to Buzzards Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Horshoe Pond   Dam Best to plan trip when   tide is high. I-195 Rest Area on eastbound side   past Exit 20 (Route 105). Sippican River enters   on river right.

318) Kayaking on West Falmouth Harbor- in Falmouth MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at town pier on Old Dock   Road in Falmouth MA. Paddle around West Falmouth   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Chapoquoit   Beach Limited pier parking. Can park   at bike path. Best to paddle when   tide is high.

319) Kayaking on Wellfleet Harbor East and Blackfish Creek- in Wellfleet MA

Put in at Kendrick Avenue   beach in Wellfleet MA. Paddle around east Wellfleet   Harbor and Blackfish Creek. Estimated distance   = 7.5+ miles Best to start paddle 1   hour+ before high tide. Mayo Beach   - parking Cape Cod Nat'l   Seashore

320) Kayaking on Wellfleet Harbor West and Herring River- in Wellfleet MA

Put in at Kendrick Avenue   beach in Wellfleet MA. Paddle around west Wellfleet Harbor   and Herring River and return. Estimated distance   = 6.5+ miles Wellfleet Town   Pier Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Cape Cod National   Seashore Mayo Beach   - parking available

321) Kayaking on Wareham River and Crooked River- in Wareham MA   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Tempest Knob state ramp   on Oak Street in Wareham MA. Paddle west to   Broad Marsh. Paddle into Crooked   River. Paddle around Wareham   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Parking fee   applies. Broad Marsh Swift Beach

322) Kayaking on Whitehall Reservoir- in Hopkinton MA   - kayak trip done in July 2011 with 13 photos

Put in at the boat ramp on Wood Street   / Route 135 in Hopkinton MA. Turn around at south   end of the reservoir. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Whitehall   Dam Whitehall State Park boat ramp Whitehall State Park Islands block view of south   end from launch.

323) Kayaking on Wickaboag Pond- in West Brookfield MA   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Cottage Street   in West Brookfield MA. Paddle around Wickaboag   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Wickaboag Pond   Dam Beach for town   residents only. Boat ramp for town   residents only

324) Kayaking on Walker Pond- in Sturbridge MA   - kayak trip done in September 2012 with 77 photos

Put in at Walker Pond Road   in Sturbridge MA. Paddle to south end of   Walker Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Wells State Park and   campgrounds Parking and   picnic area Beaver   Dam

325) Kayaking on Lake Warner- in Hadley MA

Put in at Mt Warner Road   in Hadley MA. Paddle to east end of   Lake Warner and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Lake Warner   Dam

326) Kayaking on Westport River East Branch- in Westport MA   - kayak trip done in June 2013 with 109 photos

Put in at Drift Road   in Westport MA. Take out at John Reed Road /   Route 88 bridge in Westport MA. Estimated distance   = 8 miles Horseneck Beach   State Reservation Alternate put in / take   out at Hixbridge ramp. Osprey Sea Kayak - rentals   and guided tours Best to paddle when   tide is receding. University of Mass.   in Darthmouth

327) Kayaking on Westport Harbor and The Let- in Westport MA   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 77 photos

Put in at Route 88   in Westport MA. Paddle into The Let   and return. Paddle around Westport   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Horseneck Beach   State Reservation Best to start trip 1 hour   before high tide.

328) Kayaking on Westport River West Branch- from Little Compton MA to Westport MA   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Adamsville Landing on Westport   Harbor Road in Little Compton MA. Take out at Route 88   ramp in Westport MA. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles West   Beach Best to start trip at high   tide or soon after. Can beach   on islands. Marinas

329) Kayaking on Wequaquet Lake- in Centerville MA   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Shootflying Hill Road   in Centerville MA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Resident beach sticker   required to park. Lake name from Algonquian   meaning "shining place". Public Beach Wequaquet Lake   Yatch Club

330) Kayaking on Waquoit Bay- in East Falmouth MA   - kayak trip done in September 2018 with 98 photos

Put in at Town Landing Road   in East Falmouth MA. Paddle around Waquiot   Bay and return Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Washburn Island   State Park Alternate put in at   Will's Work Road. Best to paddle when   tide is high. Channel can be busy   with marine traffic. South Cape   Beach

331) Kayaking on Ware River- in Rutland MA   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 99 photos

Put in at River Road   in Rutland MA. Paddle downstream to covered   bridge and turn around. Paddle upriver on Ware River   to beaver dam and return. Beaver   dam Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Rapids under   covered bridge

332) Kayaking on Ware River above Barre Falls- in Barre MA

Put in at Coldbrook Road   in Barre MA. Paddle upriver on Ware River   and inlets then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Barre Falls   Dam Barre Falls picnic and   recreation area Expect beaver   dams.

333) Kayaking on Ware River and Burnshirt River- in Barre MA   - kayak trip done in September 2011 with 36 photos

Put in at Route 122 bridge in Barre MA.   Paddle north upriver. Left turn to Burnshirt River. Ware   River here fast, hard to paddle. Continue until you hit a beaver dam.   Paddle downriver and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Barre Falls Dam Barre Falls Dam   Recreation Area Ware River flows very fast here   over beaver dams. No boating allowed south   of Route 122 bridge. The river banks in this route are   all pristine and undeveloped.

334) Kayaking on Ware River- from Barre Plains MA to Hardwick MA   - route scouted in with 11 photos

Put in at Route 32 bridge near   Adams Street in South Barre MA. Portage on river   left around dam. Take out at Route 32 before Hardwick   Road bridge in Hardwick MA. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Wheelwright Mill   Pond Dam

335) Kayaking on Ware River- in Gilbertville MA   - route scouted in with 16 photos

Put in at Hardwick Road   bridge in Gilbertville MA. Take out at Route 32 bridge   in Gilbertville MA. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Rapids Covered   bridge

336) Kayaking on Ware River- in Ware MA   - kayak trip done in October 2014 with 85 photos

Put in at Park Street   in Ware MA. Paddle upriver to   bridge and return. Paddle to dam   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Ware Reservoir   Dam Greenville   Park Rapids

337) Kayaking on Ware River- below Lower Mill Dam in Ware MA

Put in at baseball field on   Gilbert Court in Ware MA. Take out at Palmer Road /   Route 32 bridge in Ware MA. Estimated distance   = 3 miles Lower Mill   Dam

338) Kayaking on Ware River- from Ware MA to Thorndike MA

Put in at Palmer Road / Route 32   bridge in Ware MA. Take out at Hill Street   in Thorndike MA. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Thorndike Upper   Dam

339) Kayaking on Ware River- from Palmer MA to Three Rivers MA

Put in at Main Street   in Palmer MA. Take out at Main Street   in Three Rivers MA. Estimated distance   = 2.2 miles Swift River enters on   river right. Veer left. Thorndike   Dam Ware and Quaboag Rivers   join to form Chicopee.

340) Kayaking on Westfield River- from Russell MA to Westfield MA

Put in at Tekoa Avenue   in Russell MA. Take out at Whitney Field on   Shepard Street in Westfield MA. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Woronoco Mills   Dam Short stretches of   Class I-II rapids. Class II-III rapids   under bridge.

341) Kayaking on Westfield River- from Westfield MA to West Springfield MA

Put in at Park Street   in Westfield MA. Take out at Mittineague Park   Road in West Springfield MA. Portage 500 yards   to parking area. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Class II-III   rapids FiberMark   Dam Mittineague   Park

342) Kayaking on Westfield River- in Agawam MA

Put in at Pynchon Point on River   Road in Agawam MA. Paddle west upriver on Westfield   River to dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles FibreMark   Dam Robinson   State Park

343) Kayaking on Winthrop Harbor- in Winthrop MA

Put in at Shirley Street   in Withrop MA. Paddle around Winthrop   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Winthrop Sailing   Club Constitution Beach   Park Boston Harbor can be busy   with marine traffic. Snake   Island

344) Kayaking on Watershops Pond- in Springfield MA

Put in at Alden Street   in Springfield MA. Paddle around Watershops   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Watershops   Pond Dam Lake Lookout   Dam

345) Kayaking on Lake Wild Wood- in Upton MA   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 51 photos

Put in at park off Williams   Street in Upton MA. Paddle north   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Wild Wood   Park Lake Wild   Wood Dam Red Rock Bar & Grill   - kayak rentals Marsh

346) Kayaking on Weymouth Fore River- and Town River Bay in Weymouth MA   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 92 photos

Put in at Commercial Street   in Weymouth MA. Paddle into Monatiqot   River and return. Paddle out to Town River   Bay then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7.5+ miles Best to avoid paddle   during low tide. USS Salem and Naval   Shipbuilding Museum Channel can be busy   with marine traffic.

II. Kayaking Routes in Rhode Island, USA

1) Kayaking on Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove- in Barrington RI   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 76 photos

Put in at Country Road / Route 114   in Barrington RI. Paddle north upstream   to dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Walker Farm   town park Informal put in at commuter   rail parking lot. Best to paddle when   tide is high. Osamequin Nature   Trails Standard Oil   Pond Dam

2) Kayaking on Beach Pond- in Exeter RI   - kayak trip done in May 2017 with 83 photos

Put in at Ten Rod Road /   Route 165 in Exeter RI. Paddle around Beach   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Beach Pond   Dam Beach Pond   State Park Alternate put in at North Shore   Road in Voluntown CT.

3) Kayaking on Belleville Pond- in North Kingstown RI

Put in at park on Oak Road   in North Kingstown RI. Paddle northwest   to main body. Paddle around Belleville   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.3+ miles Ryan   Park Belleville   Pond Dam Foot   bridge

4) Kayaking on Big River and Reynolds Pond- from Coventry RI to West Greenwich RI.   - kayak trip done in April 2012 with 52 photos

Put in at Zeke's Bridge on Harkney Hill Road   in Coventry RI. Paddle upriver south   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Rock garden Alternate take out / put in at Route 3 bridge   in West Greenwich RI. Culvert tunnels   under I-95. Big River Management   Area

5) Kayaking on Blackstone River- in Woonsocket RI   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 43 photos

Put in at Cold Spring Park on   Harris Ave. in Woonsocket RI. Paddle downriver to Sayles Street   bridge and turn back. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Canal Street   Dam Thundermist   Dam

6) Kayaking on Blackstone River- from Woonsocket RI to Cumberland RI   - kayak trip done in August 2013 with 84 photos

Put in at River Island Park on   Bernon Street in Woonsocket RI. Take out left before Manville Dam on   Manville Hill Road in Cumberland RI. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Thundermist   Dam Manville Dam   Do not cross! Rapids.

7) Kayaking on Blackstone River- in Albion RI   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 22 photos

Portage from parking lot   to put in 300+ feet . Put in above dam on Albion   Road in Cumberland RI. Paddle upriver to Manville   Dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Manville   Dam Albion   Dam Ashton   Dam

8) Kayaking on Blackstone Canal and Blackstone River- in Lincoln RI   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 82 photos

Put in at at Blackstone Canal   off Front Street in Lincoln RI. Paddle north on   Blackstone Canal. Portage at Kelly Museum 120+   feet from canal to river. Paddle downstream   on Blackstone River. Take out on river right   before Pratt Dam. Portage 400+ feet   to parking lot. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Kelly's Museum   of Transportation Ashton Dam Pratt Dam Front Street   Parking

9) Kayaking on Blackstone River and Valley Falls Pond- in Central Falls RI   - kayak trip done in September 2012 with 84 photos

Put in at Madeira Ave.   in Central Falls RI. Paddle upriver to Pratt   Dam and return. Paddle around   Valley Falls Pond. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Pratt   Dam Valley Falls   Dam Blackstone Valley   Outfitters rentals

10) Kayaking on Blackstone River- from Cumberland RI to Pawtucket RI   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Mill Street   in Cumberland RI Portage on river   left around dam. Take out at Leather Ave.   in Pawtucket RI. Estimated distance   = 1.7+ miles Valley   Falls Valley Falls   Heritage Park Slater Mill   Museum Central Falls   Dam Slater Mill   Dam

11) Kayaking on Bowdish Reservoir- in Chepachet RI   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 60 photos

Put in at George Washinton Trail   in Chepachet RI. Paddle around Bowdish   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Bowdish Reservoir   Dam Camping   grounds Optional paddle into   Lake Washington.

12) Kayaking on Bristol Harbor- in Bristol RI   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Poppasquash   Road in Bristol RI. Paddle south along   the east coast. Paddle to east side   of Hog Island. Take a break on   island beach. Paddle back along   the west coast. Estimated round-trip   distance = 7+ miles Rough waters and   strong currents. Independence Park   - alternate put in Colt State   Park Bristol Yatch   Club Channels can be busy   with fast boats. Herreshoff Marine   Museum Blithewold Mansion   and Gardens Prudence Island   Ferry Coggeshall Farm   Museum

13) Kayaking on Brush Neck Cove and Buttonwoods Cove- in Warwick RI   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Sea View Drive   in Warwick RI. Paddle north to   Brush Neck Cove. Paddle west to Buttonwoods   Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Best to start trip 1 to 2 hours   before high tide. Warwick City   Park Fast current on channel   to Greenwich Bay. Little Rhody   Boat Club

14) Kayaking on Chapman Pond- in Westerly RI   - kayak trip done in June 2017 with 46 photos

Put in at Larry Hirsch Lane   in Westerly RI. Paddle around Chapman Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1+ miles

15) Kayaking on Chipuxet River and Wordens Pond- from Kingston RI to Tuckertown RI   - kayak trip done in August 2011 with 32 photos

Put in at Taylor's Landing on   Route 138 in Kingston RI. Take out at Wordens Pond Road   boat ramp in Tuckertown RI. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Beaver   dams Great Swamp Wilderness   Reservation Stony Point Rest Area University of Rhode   Island

16) Kayaking on Flat River Reservoir- (aka Johnson Pond) in Coventry RI   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at park on Old Flat River   Road in Coventry RI. Paddle around north end   of Flat River Reservoir. Paddle south east   on Flat River. Take out at Harkney Hill   Road in Coventry RI. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Francis H. Sherman   Memorial Park Flat River   Reservoir Dam Big River Conservation   Area

17) Kayaking on Georgiaville Pond- in Smithfield RI   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Stillwater Road   in Smithfield RI. Paddle around Georgiaville   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Permit required from   town to use boat ramp. Georgiaville Pond Beach   and recreation area Capron Pond   Dam Georgiaville   Pond Dam

18) Kayaking on Green Hill Pond- in Charlestown RI

Put in at Charlestown Beach   Road in Charlestown RI. Paddle around Green Hill   Pond and and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Kayak Centre   rentals Public   beaches Fee parking. Lots fill up   on summer weekends.

19) On Greenwich Cove and Greenwich Bay- in East Greenwich RI   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 68 photos

Put in at park ramp on Ives Road   in East Greenwich RI. Paddle to Chepinwoxet Point and   Greenwich Bay then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Goddard Memorial   State Park Alternate put in at Compton Ave.   ramp in East Greenwich RI. Greenwich Cove Marina Public beach and   picnic area Narragansett Bay   Kayak Rentals

20) Kayaking on Hundred Acre Pond and Chipuxet River- in West Kingston RI

Put in at Hundred Acre Pond Road East   in West Kingston RI. Paddle around Hundred Acre Pond   and into Chipuxet River. Paddle up on Chipuxet   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles

21) Kayaking on Hunt River and Potowomut Pond- in East Greenwich RI   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Potowomut Road   in East Greenwich RI. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Davis Memorial   Wildlife Refuge Potowomut   Pond Dam Alternate put in at Davisville Road   in East Greenwich RI.

22) Kayaking on Indian Lake- in South Kingstown RI

Put in at Indian Trail ramp   in South Kingstown RI. Paddle around Indian   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.3+ miles Indian Lake   Dam

23) Kayaking on Jamestown Harbor- in Jamestown RI

Put in at Taylor Point on Freebody   Drive in Jamestown RI. Paddle south along the coast   to state park and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Rose Island   Lighthouse Jamestown beach and ramp   - alternate put in spot Fort Wetherill State Park   - alternate put in spot Open ocean best for   experienced paddlers. "The Dumpling"   mountain

24) Kayaking on Point Judith Pond- in South Kingston RI   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 91 photos

Put in at Marina Park on Salt Pond   Road in South Kingston RI. Paddle around Point Judith   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Avoid fast currents   on channels. Alternate put in at Great Island   Road in Narragansett RI. John H. Chafee National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Jonathan's Island   - can land for a break Public   beaches

25) Kayaking on Kickemuit River- in Bristol RI   - kayak trip done in August 2013 with 87 photos

Put in at end of Harris Street   in Bristol RI. Paddle around Kickemuit   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Alternate put in at Narrows   Road in Bristol RI. Kickemuit Lower   Reservoir Dam Toisset Marsh   Wildlife Refuge

26) Kayaking on Locustville Pond- in Hope Valley RI   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Sunset Drive   in Hope Valley RI. Paddle around Locustville   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Locustville   Pond Dam

27) Kayaking on Mount Hope Bay- in Bristol RI

Put in at Narrows Road   in Bristol MA. Paddle south along the shores of   Mount Hope Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9+ miles Seal Island   - stay off! Alternate put in at   Annawamscutt Drive. Open waters of Mount Hope Bay   can be windy and choppy. Strong currents under   Mount Hope Bridge.

28) Kayaking on Nannaquaket Pond- in Tiverton RI   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Main Road   in Tiverton RI. Paddle around   pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Grinnell's   Beach Big waves on   Sakonnet River.

29) Kayaking on Narragansett Bay- in Bristol RI

Put in at Colt Drive   in Bristol RI. Paddle north and south   along the coast. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Colt State   Park Coggeshall Farm   Museum Choppy open waters.   Stay close to shore. Can paddle to Millgut   Lake during low tide. Claire Macintosh   Wildlife Refuge Rumstick   Point

30) Kayaking on Narragansett Bay- in Warwick RI   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Conimicut Point Park   on Point Ave. in Warwick RI. Paddle south along the   coast and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Conimicut Point   Park Optional paddle to Buckeye   Brook during high tide. Rocky Point   public beach Conimicut Point   Lighthouse Parking   areas Longmeadow Fishing Area   - alternate put in spot Senator Nelson Aldrich's   mansion: Indian Oaks Highland Beach   hillside neigborhood Barren   Ledge

31) Kayaking on Ninigret Pond- (a.k.a. Charlestown Pond) in Charlestown RI   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 113 photos

Put in on Park Lane   in Charlestown RI. Paddle around Ninigret   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Ninigret National Wildlife   Refuge (NWR) Avoid strong current   in channel! Ninigret State   Conservation

32) Kayaking on Newport Harbor- in Newport RI   - route scouted in with 13 photos

Put in at Wellington Avenue   ramp in Newport RI. Paddle around Newport   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Can land in downtown   and walk around. Alternate put in at Fort   Adams Drive ramp. Fort Adams   State Park Newport Gateway   Visitor Center Harbor can be busy   with marine traffic.

33) Kayaking on Olney Pond and Barney Pond- in Lincoln RI   - kayak trip done in May 2015 with 61 photos

Put in at Les Pawson Loop   ramp in Lincoln RI. Paddle around Olney   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Olney Pond   Dam Beach and   rec area EMS Kayak school   and rentals Put in at Smithfield Ave. for   a paddle on Barney Pond. Paddle upstream   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1 mile Barney Pond   Dam Covered   bridge Lincoln Woods   State Park

34) Kayaking on Pascoag Reservoir- a.k.a. "Echo Lake" in Chepachet RI   - kayak trip done in October 2012 with 73 photos

Put in at Brandy Brook Road   in Chepachet RI. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Pascoag Reservoir   Upper Dam

35) Kayaking on Pettaquamscutt River- a.k.a. "Narrow River" in Narragansett RI   - route scouted in with 15 photos

Put in at Gilbert Stuart Road   in Saunderstown RI. Take out at Sprague Bridge /   Route 1A in Narragansett RI Estimated distance   = 5 miles Gilbert Stuart   Museum Alternate put in / take out at ramp on   Mitchell Avenue in Wakefield RI. John H. Chafee National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Narragansett Town   Beach Canonchet   Farm Best to start just before high tide so the   tide is high and mostly receding. Narrow River Kayaks rentals   and guided tours Carr Pond Dam   and fish ladder Pettaquamscutt   Park

36) Kayaking on Pawcatuck River and Wordens Pond- from South Kingstown RI to Kenyon RI   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 79 photos

Put in at Wordens Pond Road ramp   in South Kingstown RI. Paddle north west to head   waters of Pawcatuck River. A brook enters on river   right. Veer left. Queen's River merges   from right. Veer left. At railtrack, paddle   to right inlet. Take out at Biscuit City Landing on   Kenyon School Road in Kenyon RI. Estimated distance =   5 miles Kenyon Mill   Pond Dam Overhanging poison ivy.   Wear hat, long sleeves. Public beach and   recreation area

37) Kayaking on Pawcatuck River- from Charlestown RI to Wood River Junction RI   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Railroad Street   in Charlestown RI. Take out at Carolina-Alton Road / Route 91   in Wood River Junction RI. Class I-II   rapids. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Shannock   Falls Carolina Manage-   ment Area

38) Kayaking on Pawcatuck River- from Wood River Junction to Bradford RI   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 100 photos

Put in at Carolina-Alton Road / Route 91   in Wood River Junction RI. Wood River enters   from river right. Take out at Burdickville Road   in Bradford RI. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Burdickville   Dam (breached)

39) Kayaking on Pawcatuck River- in Bradford RI   - kayak trip done in October 2015 with 104 photos

Put in at Bradford Landing on Main Street   / Route 91 & 216 in Bradford RI. Paddle right upriver to   dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Burligame   State Park Bradford Pond Dam Burdickville Dam   (breached) Campgrounds

40) Kayaking on Pawcatuck River- from Bradford RI to Westerly RI   - route scouted in with 14 photos

Put in at Route 216   in Bradford RI. Immediately after Route 91   bridge, portage on right. Take out Flora Whiteley Preserve   on Potter Hill Road in Westerly RI. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Flora Whiteley   Preserve Bradford Pond   Dam Pottter Hill   Dam

41) Kayaking on Pawcatuck River- from Potter Hill Dam in Westerly RI   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Potter Hill Road   in Westerly RI. White Rock Dam Class II rapids   - get out on right and scout first Rapids below Stillman Avenue   Bridge - take left of island Potter Hill   Dam Take out at Main Street   ramp in Westerly RI. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles

42) Kayaking on Pawcatuck River- in Westerly RI   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Main Street   ramp in Westerly RI. Take out at Watch Hill Boatyard on Pasadena   Avenue in Westerly RI. Fee applies ($). Estimated round-trip   distance = 4.5 miles Riverbend   Cemetery Westerly Yatch   Club Best to start paddle at high   tide or soon after. River can be busy   with powered boats. Marinas

43) Kayaking On Palmer River- in Warren RI   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 152 photos

Put in at Providence Street   in Rehoboth MA. Take out at Kelly Street   in Warren RI. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Shoe Factory   Pond Dam

44) Kayaking on Passeonkquis Cove and Pawtuxet Cove- in Warwick RI

Put in at Gaspee Point Drive   in Warwick RI. Paddle around Passeonkquis   Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Best to paddle   during high tide. Put in at Grove State Park   in Warwick RI. Paddle around Pawtuxet Cove   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1+ miles Salter Grove   State Park

45) Kayaking on Woonasquatucket and Providence Rivers- in Providence RI   - kayak trip done in August 2015 with 113 photos

Put in at Valley Street   in Providence RI. Take out at Waterfront Drive   in East Providence. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Moshassuck and Woonasquatucket   rivers to form the Providence Best to start trip within 2   hours after high tide.

46) Kayaking on Providence Harbor- in East Providence RI   - kayak trip done in May 2022 with 83 photos

Put in at Bold Point Park on Pier   Road in East Providence RI. Take out at Beach Road   in East Providence RI. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Sabin Point Park   - alternate take out Best to paddle when   tide is receding. River can be busy   with powered boats. Downtown   Providence Pomham Rocks   Lighthouse

47) Kayaking on Pawtuxet River- in Hope RI   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 96 photos

Put in at Hope Furnace   Road in Hope RI. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Hope   Dam Scituate   Dam Public   beach

48) Kayaking on Pawtuxet River and Natick Pond- in Warwick RI   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Odonell Ave. in Warwick RI.   Caution: dam is only 50 feet away! Paddle east upriver on   Natick Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Natick Pond   Dam Riverpoint Lower   Pond Dam Riverpoint Mill   Pond Dam

49) Kayaking on Potter's Pond- in South Kingston RI

Put in at Gooseberry Road   in South Kingston RI. Paddle around Potter's   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Succotash Marsh   Management Area

50) Kayaking on Pawtuxet River- from Warwick RI to Providence RI   - kayak trip done in May 2016 with 79 photos

Put in at Howard Conservation Area   on Knight Street in Warwick RI. Take out at Dartmoor Avenue   in Providence RI. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Pontiac   Dam "Pawtuxet" means "where the fresh   water meets the salt water". USGS River   Gauge Station Pocasset River enters   on river left.

51) Kayaking on Quonochontog Pond- a.k.a. "Quonnie" in Charlestown RI   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at West Beach Road   in Charlestown RI. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Extrreme caution on   breachway area! Quonnie   Beach Picnic   Rock Parking is   limited.

52) Kayaking on Glen Rock Reservoir and Queen River- in West Kingston RI   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 116 photos

Put in at Dugway Bridge Road   in West Kingston RI. Paddle upstream on Glen Rock Reservoir   to Queen River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Ask permission first from Queen's   River Kayak rentals to launch. Queen's River Kayak Company   / Kenyon's Grist Mill Glen Rock Reservoir   Dam

53) Kayaking on Sapowet Marsh- in Tiverton RI   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 51 photos

Put in at Seapowet Avenue   in Tiverton RI. Paddle to the north and south   branches then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Best to paddle when   tide is high. Sapowet Marsh   Wildlife Preserve Public beach and   fishing area. Boating not allowed   on Nonquit Pond. Emile Reuker   Wildlife Refuge

54) Kayaking on Sachuest Bay- in Middletown RI   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Third Beach Road   in Middletown RI. Paddle around Sachuest Point to   Purgatory Chasm and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8 miles Observation   towers Sachuest Point National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Sachuest Point NWR   Visitor Center Third Beach public   beach - fee applies Purgatory   Chasm

55) Kayaking on Seekonk River- from Pawtucket RI to East Providence RI   - kayak trip done in September 2012 with 83 photos

Put in at town launch on Taft   Street in Pawtucket RI. Take out at Bold Point Park on Pier   Road in East Providence RI. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles Omega Pond   Dam Best to paddle when   tide is receding. "Seekonk" from Indian words   meaning "black goose". Community Boating   Center India Point   Park

56) Kayaking on Slatersville Reservoir and Branch River- in North Smithfield RI   - kayak trip done in September 2012 with 82 photos

Put in at Victory Hiway / Route 102   in North Smithfield RI. Paddle north, then southwest   to Branch River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Nasonville   Pond Dam Slatersville   Upper Dam Swimming   not alllowed.

57) Kayaking on Smith and Sayles Reservoir- in Glocester RI   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 100 photos

Put in at Sand Dam Road   in Glocester RI. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Smith and   Sayles Dam Keech Pond   Dam

58) Kayaking on Stafford Pond- in Tiverton RI   - kayak trip done in August 2015 with 66 photos

Put in at Old Stafford Road   in Tiverton RI. Paddle around Stafford   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Swimming not allowed   on water supply pond.

59) Kayaking on Ten Mile River- in Pawtucket RI   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 53 photos

Put in at Armistice Boulevard   in Pawtucket RI. Paddle upstream north   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Ten Mile Reservoir   Dam Ten Mile River   Reservation Slater Memorial   Park Aquatic vegetation   during summer

60) Kayaking on Ten Mile River- in Rumford RI   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at park on Centre   Street in Rumford RI. Requires 300 feet portage   from car to launch. Paddle to Omega   Pond and return. Paddle upriver to   falls and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Omega Pond   Dam Freedom Green   Park John Hunt House Museum   - can land and explore Hunts Mills   Falls

61) Kayaking on The Cove and Sakonnet River- in Portsmouth RI   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at state boat ramp off   Route 24 in Portsmouth RI. Paddle around The Cove and   Sakonnet River narrows. Paddle under   Point Road. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Alternate put in at   Stone Bridge Ramp. Teddy's   Beach

62) Kayaking on Tiogue Lake- in Coventry RI   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 58 photos

Put in at Tiogue Avenue / Route 3   ramp in Coventry RI. Paddle around Tiogue   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park   - alternate informal put in Briar Point beach and   recreation area

63) Kayaking on Turner Reservoir- in Rumford RI   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 52 photos

Put in at Newman Avenue   in Rumford RI. Paddle round Turner Reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Turner Reservoir   Dam Route 152 bridge   impassable under.

64) Kayaking on Warren River- in Warren RI   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 57 photos

Put in at Wheaton Street   ramp in Warren RI. Paddle around Warren   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Warren River can be busy   with power boats. Public beach and   recreation area River front eateries   with landings Claire Macintosh   Wildlife Refuge Water can be choppy   south of Adams Point.

65) Kayaking on Wood River- from Arcadia RI to Richmond RI   - kayak trip done in June 2017 with 98 photos

Put in at Route 165   in Arcadia RI. Take out at Arcadia Road   in Richmond RI. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Barberville   Dam Arcadia Wildlife   Management Area Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed   Association Office

66) Kayaking On Wood River and Wyoming Pond- in Wyoming RI   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 68 photos

Put in above dam at Bridge   Street in Wyoming RI. Paddle upriver north   to rapids and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Arcadia Management   Area Rapids below Barberville   Dam! Wyoming Pond   Dam Barberville Dam

67) Kayaking on Wood River- from Hope Valley RI to Woodville RI   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 104 photos

Put in at Switch Road   in Hope Valley RI. Take out at Woodville   Road in Woodville RI. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Woodville   Dam May portage around   downed trees.

68) Kayaking on Wood River and Alton Pond- in Wood River Junction RI   - kayak trip done in May 2016 with 84 photos

Put in above Alton Dam at Woodville   Alton Road in Wood River Junction RI. Paddle upriver to Woodville   Dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Alton   Dam Alternate put in at Woodville Road for a   one-way trip to Alton Pond. Woodville   Dam

69) Kayaking on Wenscott Reservoir- in North Providence RI   - kayak trip done in August 2019 with 43 photos

Put in at Douglas Avenue / Route 7   in North Providence RI. Paddle around Wenscott   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1+ miles Twin Rivers   Beach Can not get to the southwest   section from the put in. Governor John Notte   Memorial Park Wenscott Reservoir   Dam

70) Kayaking on Wickford Harbor- in North Kingstown RI

Put in at Intrepid Road   in North Kingstown RI. Paddle around Wickford   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 to 8 miles Wilson   Park Public   beach Alternate put in at Pleasant   Street town ramp. The Kayak Centre of RI   - rentals and tours Jamestown Bridge on   southeastern horizon. Cocumscussoc   State Park

71) Kayaking on Wilson Reservoir- in Pascoag RI   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at East Wallum Lake   Road in Pascoag RI. Paddle around Wallum   Lake and return. Paddle into Clear   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Dam

72) Kayaking on Woonasquatucket Reservoir- a.k.a. "Stump Pond" in Smithfield RI   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 43 photos

Put in at Log Road   in Smithfield RI. Paddle to Mowry Conservation   Area and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Mowry Conservation Area.   Take a break here. Woonasquatucket   Reservoir Dam Alternate put in on Route 104   in Smithfield RI. Name means "place where   the salt water ends".

73) Kayaking on Winnapaug Pond- a.k.a. "Brightman Pond" in Westerly RI   - kayak trip done in September 2017 with 92 photos

Put in at Atlantic Avenue   in Westerly RI. Paddle around Winnapaug   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Park at Misquamicut State   Beach. Fee applies. Best to paddle when   tide is high.

74) Kayaking on Watchaug Pond- in Charlestown RI   - kayak trip done in June 2017 with 95 photos

Put in at Sanctuary Road   in Charlestown RI. Paddle around Watchaug   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Burlingame   State Park Kimball Wildlife   Sanctuary Beach and picnic area with a   covered pavillion and bbq pits

75) Kayaking on Waterman Lake- in Greenville RI   - kayak trip done in July 2019 with 73 photos

Put in at Putnam Pike / Route 44   in Greenville RI. Paddle around Waterman   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Steers   Beach Waterman   Lake Dam

76) Kayaking on Warwick Cove- in Warwick RI   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 65 photos

Put in at Bay Avenue   in Warwick RI. Paddle up and around Warwick   Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Oakland   Beach

III. Kayaking Routes in Connecticut, USA

1) Kayaking on Ash Creek- in Fairfield CT

Put in at Riverside Drive   in Fairfield CT. Paddle up on Ash Creek   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Ash Creek   Open Space Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. South Benson   Marina

2) Kayaking on Bantam Lake and Bantam River- in Morris CT

Put in at town launch on East   Shore Road in Morris CT. Paddle around Bantam   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 to 7 miles Camp Columbia   State Park Alternate put in at Bantam River   on White Woods Road. Optional paddle into   Bantam River inlet. White Memorial   Conservation Center Litchfield   Town Beach

3) Kayaking on Branford Harbor- in Branford CT

Put in at state ramp on Goodsell   Point Road in Branford CT. Paddle south around Branford   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Parker Memorial Park   beach and recreation Pawson Park Marsh   Wildlife Area

4) Kayaking on Branford River- in Branford CT

Put in at state ramp on Goodsell   Point Road in Branford CT. Paddle upstream north into   Branford River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Wards Millpond   Dam Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Wharves and marinas   on Branford River Foote Memorial   Park

5) Kayaking on Black Hall River- in Old Lyme CT   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Town Landing on Smith   Neck Road in Old Lyme CT. Paddle south then east up Black   Hall River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Great Island   Wildlife Area Best to start trip 1 hour+   before high tide. Black Hall Marina   and kayak rentals Poverty Island   Beach

6) Kayaking on Black Rock Harbor- in Bridgeport CT

Put in at Brewster Street   in Bridgeport CT. Paddle up on Cedar   Creek and return. Paddle around Black Rock   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Fayerweather Island   Lighthosue Captain's Cove   Seaport marina Seaside Park

7) Kayaking on Bashan Lake- in East Haddam CT

Put in at Ballahack Road   in East Haddam CT. Paddle around Bashan Lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Bashan Lake   Dam

8) Kayaking on Colebrook River Lake- in Winstead CT

Put in at Route 8 near Beech   Hill Road in Winstead MA. Paddle around Colebrook   River Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Colebrook Dam Put in at Durst Road for a paddle   on West Branch Reservoir. Kitchel Wildlife   Sanctuary Algonquin State   Forest Goodwin Dam

9) Kayaking on Coginchaug River- in Middletown CT

Put in at Wadsworth Falls State Park   on Wadsworth St. in Middletown CT. Take out at Johnson St.   in Middletown CT. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles "Coginchaug" means   "great swamp". Alternate put in at Marzalek Park   on Middlefield Street. Alternate take out   at Harbork Park. Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Cromwell Meadows   State Wildlife Area

10) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Enfield CT to Windsor CT

Put in at Parsons Road   in Enfield CT. Take out at Palisado Avenue /   Route 159 in Windsor CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles King's   Island

11) Kayaking on Connecticut River- in Windsor CT

Put in at Palisano Avenue /   Route 159 in Windsor CT. Take out at Bisselle Bridge on East   Barber Street in Windsor CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles South Windsor   boat ramp Windsor Meadows   State Park Farmington River enters   on river right.

12) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Windsor CT to Wethersfield CT

Put in at Bisselle Bridge on East   Barber Street in Windsor CT. Take out at Wethersfield Cove on   Main Street in Wethersfield CT. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Windsor Meadows   State Park Hartford skyline suddenly   rises after right bend. Hartford river   front parks Keeny Cove   Wildlife Area Charter Oak   landing

13) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Wethersfield CT to Rocky Hill CT

Put in at Wethersfield Cove on   Main Street in Wethersfield CT. Take out at Meadow Road   in Rocky Hill CT. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Keeny Cove   Wildlife Area Glastonbury ramp   in Keeny Cove CT River ferry River front   parks

14) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Rocky Hill CT to Middletown CT

Put in at Meadow Road   in Rocky Hill CT. Take out at Harbor Drive   in Middletown Hill CT. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Harbor   Park River Highlands   State Park Wangunk Meadows   Wildlife Refuge Mattabesset River enters   on river right. Turnstile Rail   Bridge Arigoni   Bridge Rocky Hill   ferry

15) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Middletown CT to Haddam CT

Put in at Harbor Drive   in Middletown CT. Take out at Route 154   in Haddam CT. Estimated distance   = 11.5 miles Harbor   Park Turnstile Railroad   Bridge Bodkin   Rock Haddam Meadows   State Park

16) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Haddam CT to Deep River CT

Put in at Route 154   in Haddam CT. Take out at River Street   in Deep River CT. Estimated distance   = 11 miles Haddam Meadows   State Park Goodspeed   Opera House Gillette Castle   State Park CT River   ferry Selden Neck   State Park

17) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Lyme CT to Old Saybrook CT

Put in at Brockway Ferry   Road in Lyme CT. Take out at Ferry Road   in Old Saybrook CT. Estimated distance   = 6.5+ miles Best to paddle when   tide is receding. Connecticut River   Museum Connecticut River busy   with marine traffic. Essex Reef   Lighthouse

18) Kayaking on Duck River- in Old Lyme CT   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Town Landing on Smith   Neck Road in Old Lyme CT. Paddle north to Duck   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Great Island   Wildlife Area Best to start trip 1 hour+   before high tide. Poverty Island   Beach

19) Kayaking on East River- in Guilford CT

Put in at state ramp on Neck Road   in Guilford CT. Paddle north upriver   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 10 to 12 miles Circle   Beach Best to start trip on a rising tide and   return on a receding tide. East River Marsh   Wildlife Area Guilford Salt Meadows   Sanctuary

20) Kayaking on Essex Coves off the Connecticut River- in Essex CT

Put in at Teal Lane   in Essex CT. Paddle around the North and South   Essex Coves and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ mile Connecticut River   Museum Essex Reef   Lighthouse Connecticut River   marine traffic.

21) Kayaking on Farmington River- from Riverton CT to New Hartford CT

Put in at Hogback Road   in Riverton CT. Take out at Callahan Park on Cottage   Street in New Hartford CT. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Peoples State   Forest Class I-II rapids on   this route! Wittmore Grove   Recreation Area Marthies Grove   Recreation Area Stone   Museum

22) Kayaking on Farmington River- from New Hartford CT to Collinsville CT

Put in at Callahan Park on Cottage   Street in New Hartford CT. Take out at Waste Water Treatment Plant   on River Road in Collinsville CT. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Satan's Kingdom   Recreation Area Mainstream Canoe   - kayak rentals Collins Upper   Dam

23) Kayaking on Farmington River- from Unionville CT to Farmington CT

Put in at River Road   in Unionville CT. Portage around dam   on river left. Take out at Route 4 / Farmington   Avenue in Farmington CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Pequabuck River enters   on river right. Gristmill Dam - scout   first at Mill Lane Class I rapids   on this route!

24) Kayaking on Farmington River- from Farmington CT to Avon CT

Put in at Route 4 / Farmington   Avenue in Farmington CT. Take out at Alsop Meadow   in Avon CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Huck Finn Adventures   - kayak rentals

25) Kayaking on Farmington River- from Avon CT to Simsbury CT

Put in at Alsop Meadow   in Avon CT. Take out at Riverside Road   in Simsbury CT. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Pynchot Sycamore   - largest tree in CT Huck Finn Adventures   - kayak rentals Blue Fox Run Golf Course

26) Kayaking on Farmington River- from Simsbury CT to Tariffville CT

Put in at Riverside Road   in Simsbury CT. Take out at Main Street Exd   in Tariffville CT. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Curtiss Memorial Park   - can stop for a break Tariffville Park Tariffville Gorge   - class III-IV rapids

27) Kayaking on Farmington River and Rainbow Reservoir- in Windsor CT

Put in at Merriman Road   launch in Windsor CT. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Rainbow   Dam Class III   Rapids Alternate put in at Tunxis   Ave. in Bloomfield CT. Can be busy   with fast boats.

28) Kayaking on Farmington River- in Windsor CT

Put in at River Street   in Windsor CT. Take out at Pleasant   Street in Windsor CT. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Best to paddle after 12pm when   water is released from reservoir.

29) Kayaking on Farm River and Granite Bay- in Branford CT

Put in at Killams Point Road   roadside in Branford CT. Paddle southwest to Granite Bay   then west to Farm River. Paddle up on Farm   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. East Haven Marsh   Wildlife Area Yale Corinthian   Yatch Club Farm River   State Park

30) Kayaking on Five Mile River- from Putnam CT to Dayville CT

Put in at Five Mile River   Road in Putnam CT. Take out before dam at River   Road in Dayville CT. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Pineville Dam Five Mile River Park Class II rapids above   Munyan Road. River can be too shallow   during summer months. Beaver dams :(

31) Kayaking on Four Mile River- in Old Lyme CT   - route scouted in with 11 photos

Put in at Oakridge Drive   in Old Lyme CT. Paddle upstream into Four Mile   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Best to start trip 1 hour+   before high tide.

32) Kayaking on Gardner Lake- in Salem CT   - kayak trip done in July 2018 with 86 photos

Put in at Old Colchester Road   / Route 354 in Salem CT. Paddle around Lake   Gardner and return. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Gardner Lake   Dam Gardner Lake State Park   beach and picnic area Minnie Island State Park   and Scenic Reserve Hopemead State Park   - alternate put in Zenco Pond   Wildlife Area

33) Kayaking on Glasgo and Doanville Ponds- in Jewett City CT   - kayak trip done in May 2017 with 99 photos

Put in at Hillview Heights   in Jewett City CT. Paddle around Glasgo and Doanville   Ponds then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Glasgo Pond   Dam Pachaug State   Forest

34) Kayaking on Gorton Pond- in Niantic CT   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 38 photos

Put in at Kevin Road   in Niantic CT. Paddle around Gorton   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.2+ miles Gorton Pond   Dam

35) Kayaking on Hammonasset River- in Clinton CT   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 105 photos

Put in at town beach on Riverside   Drive in Clinton CT. Paddle southwest then north into   Hammonasset River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Best to start trip 1+ hours   before high tide. Hammonasset   State Park

36) Kayaking on Lake Hayward- in Colchester CT

Put in at East Shore Drive   in Colchester CT. Paddle around Lake   Hayward and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Lake Hayward   Dam Can explore   marsh.

37) Kayaking on Highland Lake- in Winsted CT

Put in at ramp on West Lake Street   off Route 263 in Winsted CT. Paddle around Highland   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Highland Lake   Dam Platt Hill   State Park Resha Beach   and rec area

38) Kayaking on Hammock and Indian Rivers- in Clinton CT   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at town beach on Riverside   Drive in Clinton CT. Paddle east into Hammock   River and return. Paddle north into Indian   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Best to start trip 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Hammock River Marsh   Wildlife Area Indian River Marina   - kayak rentals Clinton Town   Beach

39) Kayaking on Hop River- from Andover CT to Columbia CT

Put in at Hendee Road   in Andover CT. Take out at Hop River Road   before dam in Columbia CT. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Dam Class I rapids   on this route.

40) Kayaking on Hopeville Pond and Pachaug River- in Griswold CT   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 65 photos

Put in boat ramp at Hopeville Pond   State Park in Griswold CT. Paddle to north and south   ends of the pond. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5 miles Hopeville Pond   State Park Pond is site of "Great Pachaug   Canoe And Kayak Race". Beach and   recreation areas Hopeville   Pond Dam Campgrounds

41) Kayaking on Housatonic River- from Falls Village CT to Sharon CT

Put in at Dugway Road   in Falls Village CT. Take out at state park on River   Road / Route 7 in Sharon CT. Estimated distance   = 9 miles West Cornwall   Covered Bridge Housatonic State   Forest Housatonic Meadows   State Park Clarke Outdoor   kayak rentals Lime Rock   Race Track

42) Kayaking on Housatonic Rivers- in Kent CT

Put in at Skiff Mountain   Road in Kent CT. Take out at Kent Road /   Route 7 in Kent CT. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Bulls Bridge   Dam Pond Mountain   Natural Area

43) Kayaking on Housatonic Rivers- from Gaylordsville CT to New Milford CT

Put in at Kent Road / Route 7   bridge in Gaylordsville CT. Take out at Boardman Road   bridge in New Milford CT. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles

44) Kayaking on Housatonic River- and Lake Lillinonah from New Milford to Southbury CT   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 87 photos

Put in at Addis Park on Grove   Street in New Milford CT. Take out at Route 133 bridge   in Bridgewater CT. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Bleachery   Dam Caution: 3+ miles downstream of   take out is Shepaug Dam River can be busy   with fast boats. Lovers' Leap   State Park Bridgewater   Town Park

45) Kayaking on Housatonic River and Lake Lillinonah- in Bridgewater CT   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in Route 133 bridge   in Bridgewater CT. Paddle south   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8 miles Shepaug   Dam River can be busy with   powered boats. Optionally paddle into Shepaug   River and return.

46) Kayaking on Housatonic River and Pomperaug River- in Oxford CT   - kayak trip done in August 2012 with 83 photos

Put in at state park on Georges   Hill Road in Oxford CT. Paddle on Housatonic   River past I-84. Paddle north into   Pompareaug River. Return when you hit   the rocky shallows. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles River can be busy   with powered boats. Miniature Statue   of Liberty Kettletown State   Park Alternate put in at Scout   Road in Southbury CT. Churaevka Russian Village   Historic District Bent of the River   Sanctuary

47) Kayaking on Housatonic River and Lake Zoar- in Oxford CT and Monroe CT   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at state park in Georges   Hill Road in Oxford CT. Paddle south   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Stevenson   Dam Webb Mountain   Park Monroe launch. Parking   for residents only. Kettletown State   Park and beach River can be busy   with powered boats. Paugussett State   Forest

48) Kayaking on Housatonic River- in Stratford CT

Put in at Birdseye Street   ramps in Startford CT. Paddle down on Housatonic   River then up and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Charles Wheeler   Wildlife Area Stratford Point   Lighthouse Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Short Beach   Park Marinas

49) Kayaking on Jordan Cove and River- in Waterford CT   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Dock Road   in Waterford CT. Paddle up on Jordan   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5 miles Jordan Mill   Pond Dam Alternate put in   at Reed Road. Pleasure (private) Beach   - members only Best to start paddle 1 or 2   hours before high tide.

50) Kayaking on Lord Cove- in Old Lyme CT   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 56 photos

Put in at Pilgrim Landing Road   in Old Lyme CT. Paddle north into and around   Lord Cove then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles

51) Kayaking on Long Pond- in Ledyard CT   - kayak trip done in July 2019 with 66 photos

Put in at Lantern Hill Road state   ramp in Ledyard CT. Paddle around Long   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Foxwoods Resort   and Casino

52) Kayaking on Lieutenant River- in Olde Lyme CT   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 82 photos

Put in at Shore Road / Route 156   in Olde Lyme CT. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Florence Griswold   Museum Great Island   Wildlife Area

53) Kayaking on Lake McDonough- in Barkhamsted CT

Put in at Route 219   in Barkhamsted CT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Saville   Dam Richards Corner   Dam Lake McDonough   Recreation Area Public   beaches

54) Kayaking on Menunketesuck River- in Westbrook CT   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Old Clinton Road /   Route 145 in Westbrook CT. Paddle downriver to   marinas and return. Paddle upriver to   dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Best to start trip 2 hours+   before tide. McKinney National   Wildlife Refuge Chapman Hill   Pond Dam Marinas

55) Kayaking on Mansfield Hollow Lake North Basin- in Mansfield Center CT   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 73 photos

Put in at Bassett Bridge Road   ramp in Mansfield CT. Paddle into Mt Hope River   inlet and return. Paddle into Fenton River   inlet and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles South basin accessible via   Bassett Bridge tunnel. Mansfield Hollow   Dam Mansfield Hollow   State Park

56) Kayaking on Mansfield Hollow Lake South Basin- in Mansfield Center CT   - kayak trip done in August 2017 with 100 photos

Put in at Bassett Bridge Road   ramp in Mansfield CT. Paddle south via Bassett   Bridge Road tunnel. Paddle south into Natchaug   River inlet and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Mansfield Hollow   State Park Mansfield Hollow   Dam

57) Kayaking on Moodus Reservoir- in Moodus CT

Put in at Mott Lane   in Moodus CT. Paddle around Moodus   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Alternate put in at Shore   Rd in East Haddam CT. Babcock Pond   Wildlife Area Public   beach Moodus   Dam

58) Kayaking on Mashapaug Lake- at Bigelow Hollow State Park in Union CT   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 48 photos

Put in at boat ramp in Bigelow   Hollow State Park in Union CT. Paddle around Lake   Mashapaug and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Bigelow Hollow   State Park "Mashapaug" is the Nipmuck   Indian word for "great pond". Can hike to northern   beaches and picnic areas. Swimming and   picnic areas Lake Mashapaug   Dam

59) Kayaking on Mattabesset River- from Cromwell CT to Middletown CT

Put in at Kirby Road   in Cromwell CT. Take out on CT River at Harbor   Park in Middletown CT. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Cromwell Meadows   State Wildlife Area Alternate put in at   Shunpike Road. Best to start   at high tide.

60) Kayaking on Mystic River- in Mystic CT   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 80 photos

Put in at Williams Beach on Harry   Austin Drive in Mystic CT. Paddle up the Mystic   River and return. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Mystic Seaport   Maritime Museum "Mystic" from Algonquin meaning   "great tidal river". Mystic   Aquarium YMCA Mystic River   Kayak rentals

61) Kayaking on Upper Mystic River- in Mystic CT   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at River Road   in Mystic CT. Paddle down and up the   Mystic River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6.5+ miles Mystic Seaport   Maritime Museum Mystic Aquarium "Mystic" is Algonquin for   "great tidal river".

62) Kayaking on Natchaug River- from Eastford CT to Chaplin CT   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 67 photos

Put in at picnic area on Route 198   / Chaplin Road in Eastford CT. Take out at England Road   bridge in Chaplin CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Class I - II   rapids. Danger! "Diana's Pool"   Class IV rapids. "Natchaug" means "land   between the rivers". Natchaug State   Forest Riverside   campgrounds

63) Kayaking on North and South Coves- in Old Saybrook CT

Put in at North Cove Road   in Old Saybrook CT. Paddle out north to Ragged   Rock Creek and return. Padddle back to and   around South Cove. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Connecticut River   can be choppy. Fort Saybrook   Monument Park Marinas

64) Kayaking on North Grosvenordale Pond- in North Grosvenordale CT

Put in at Riverside Drive / Route 12   in North Grosvenordale CT. Paddle up to north end of North   Grosvenordale Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Langers Pond Dam North Grosvenordale   Pond Dam

65) Kayaking on New Haven Harbor- in New Haven CT

Put in at Woodward Avenue   in New Haven CT. Paddle around New Haven   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Optional paddle into   Morris Creek. Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Lighthouse Point Park   - alternate put in spot Watch for marine   traffic.

66) Kayaking on Niantic River- in Waterford CT   - route scouted in with 8 photos

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

67) Kayaking on New London Harbor- in Groton CT

Put in at Bayberry Lane   in Groton CT. Paddle upstream into New   London Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Eastern Point   Beach Alternate put in at East Street   in New London CT. State boat ramp   - alternate put in New London Ledge   Lighthouse Fort Trumbull   State Park

68) Kayaking on Oyster River- in Old Saybrook CT   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Ingham Hill Road   in Old Saybrook CT. Paddle down and up the   Oyster River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Best to start trip 1 hour+   before high tide.

69) Kayaking on Pattagansett Lake- in East Lyme CT   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at state ramp on Boston Post   Road / Route 1 in East Lyme CT. Paddle around Pattagansett   Lake. Paddle into Pattagansett   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Pattagansett Lake   Dam

70) Kayaking on Pachaug River- in Voluntown CT   - kayak trip done in September 2011 with 40 photos

Put in at Beachdale Pond boat ramp   on Ekonk Hill Road in Voluntown CT. Paddle upriver and turn around   before Forge Hill Road dam. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles. Forge Hill Road dam.   Do not cross. Beachdale Pond dam.   Do not cross. Pachaug Forest State Park Office   and picnic area Pachaug State Forest Rhododendron Sanctuary   - blooms after July 4th

71) Kayaking on Pachaug Pond- in Griswold CT   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 111 photos

Put in at Voluntown Road   in Griswold CT. Paddle to south   end and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 miles Pachaug Pond   Dam Glasgo Pond   Dam Pond is site of "Great Pachaug   Canoe And Kayak Race".

72) Kayaking on Pequonnock River- in Bridgeport CT

Put in at town ramp on Newfield   Avenue in Bridgeport CT. Paddle up on Pequonnock   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Knowlton   Park Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Port Jefferson   ferry

73) Kayaking on Patchogue River- in Westbrook CT   - kayak trip done in July 2019 with 114 photos

Put in at Pier 76 Old Boston   Post Road in Westbrook CT. Paddle up into Patchogue   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Private access.   Fee applies. Best to start trip 1 hour+   before high tide. Salt Meadow National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Duck Island   Yatch Club Johnson Pond   Dam

74) Kayaking on Pine Acres Lake- in Hampton CT   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Potter Road   in Hampton CT. Paddle to north end   of lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles James Goodwin   State Forest Covered with aquatic vegetation   by mid-summer. Picnic rest area Richard Haley   Wildlife Garden

75) Kayaking on Poquonnock River- at Bluff Point State Park in Groton CT   - kayak trip done in July 2018 with 108 photos

Put in at boat ramp on Depot   Road in Groton CT. Paddle south to the beaches   and marinas then return. Estimated round-trip   distance = 5+ miles Public beaches and   sand dunes Bushy Point Island - open   for public access Can paddle to Historic Railroad   Tunnel "Temple of Doom". Bluff Point State Park   - recreation area Marinas

76) Kayaking on Pequabuck River- in Framington CT

Put in at Meadow Road   in Framington CT. Paddle up on Pequabuck   River to fork and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles May need to portage around   sections of quick water.

77) Kayaking on Poquetanuck Cove- in Gales Ferry CT   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Stoddard Hill State Park   on Route 12 in Gales Ferry CT. Paddle out to the Thames then   into Poquetanuck Cove. Paddle upstream   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Alternate put in at Royal Oaks Drive   in Ledyard CT. High tide only. Best to start 1 to 2 hours   before high tide. Stoddard Hill   State Park

78) Kayaking on Quaddick Pond- in Thompson CT   - kayak trip done in September 2016 with 108 photos

Put in at state park ramp on Quaddick   Town Farm Road in Thompson CT. Paddle around Quaddick   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Quaddick   Dam Middle and southern sections can be   busy with powered boats. Thompson International   Speedway Quaddick State   Park Public   beach

79) Kayaking on Quiambaug Cove- in Stonington CT   - kayak trip done in July 2019 with 68 photos

Put in at Wilcox Road   in Stonington CT. Paddle north Quiambaug   Cove and return. Paddle out to Wamphassuc   Point and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Knox Farm Preserve -   Avalonia Conservation Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide.

80) Kayaking on Quinebaug River- and West Thompson Lake in North Grosvenordale CT   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 63 photos

Put in at Fabyan Road bridge   in North Grosvenordale CT. Take out at boat ramp off Reardon   Road in North Grosvenordale CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Recreation and   picnic area Fabyan Dam (broken) West Thompson Lake Dam West Thompson   Lake Campground Paddle when   gauge > 225 cfs.

81) Kayaking on Quinebaug River- from Putnam CT to Pomfret CT

Put in at park on Kennedy   Drive in Putnam CT. Take out at Killingly Road /   Route 101 in Pomfret CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Cargill Falls   Dam Simonzi   Park Paddle when Cargin Falls   gauge > 300 cfs Rogers Dam   Do not cross!

82) Kayaking on Quinebaug River- in Brooklyn CT   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 58 photos

Put in at park on Day Street   in Brooklyn CT. Paddle upstream until   current allows and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Rogers   Dam Killingly   Dam Tricky to find main branch of   river. Stay left upstream. Quinebaug River   Trail esplanade Five Mile Outfitters   kayak rentals Riverside Park   athletic fields

83) Kayaking on Quinebaug River- from Danielson CT to Canterbury CT   - kayak trip done in May 2017 with 72 photos

Put in at Wauregan Road / Route 205   bridge in Danielson CT. Take out at Robert Manship Park baseball field   on Lovell Lane / Route 14 in Canterbury CT. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Moosup River enters   on river left. Prudence Crandall Museum   - a national historic landmark This route has   Class I-II rapids.

84) Kayaking on Quinebaug River- in Canterbury CT   - kayak trip done in July 2019 with 77 photos

Put in at Robert Manship Park on Lovell Lane   / Route 14 in Canterbury CT. Take out at Butts Bridge Road   in Canterbury CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles

85) Kayaking on Quinebaug River and Aspinook Pond- in Canterbury CT   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 51 photos

Put in at Butts Bridge Road   in Canterbury CT. Paddle south around   pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5 miles Wyre Wynd Dam (aka   Aspinook Pond Dam) Ross Hill Family   Campground Hopeville Pond   State Park

86) Kayaking on Quonnipaug Pond- in Guilford CT

Put in at Durham Road /   Route 77 in Guilford CT. Paddle to southern end of   Quonnipaug Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Beach and rec area   - kayak rentals

87) Kayaking on Quinnipiac River- in Wallingford CT

Put in at Route 150 bridge   in Wallingford CT. River forks around island.   Take left east channel. Portage on right west   bank around dam. Take out at Toelles Road   in Wallingford CT. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Upper River   Pond Dam Quinnipiac Street Dam   - just before bridge Emerson Leonard   Wildlife Area

88) Kayaking on Quinnipiac River- from North Haven CT to New Haven CT

Put in at Sackett Point Road   in North Haven CT. Take out at Clifton Street   in New Haven CT. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Quinnipiac River Marsh   Wildlife Area Beware the fast current under   Middletown Avenue bridge. "Quinnipiac" is Algonquin   for "long water land". Dover Beach Park   - alternate take out

89) Kayaking on Quinnipiac River- from Wallingford CT to North Haven CT

Put in at Toelles Road   in Wallingford CT. Take out at Sackett Point Road   in North Haven CT. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Quinnipiac River   State Park Alternate access sites   - rest areas "Quinnipiac" name is Algonquin   for "long water land". Quinnipiac   University

90) Kayaking on Lake Quassapaug- in Middlebury CT

Put in at ramp off Route 64   in Middlebury CT. Paddle around Lake   Quassapaug and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5 miles Lake Quassapaug   Dam Sandy Beach Club   - membership required Quassy Amusement   Park Quassapaug Sailing   Center Quassapaug   Field

91) Kayaking on Rogers Lake- in Lyme CT   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 66 photos

Put in at Grassy Hill Road   in Lyme CT. Paddle around Rogers   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Rogers Lake   Dam Hains Park   and beach

92) Kayaking on Ross Marsh Pond- in Sterling CT   - kayak trip done in May 2013 with 40 photos

Put in at Sawmill Hill Road   in Sterling CT. Paddle to north end of Ross   Marsh Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Ross Marsh   Pond Dam Ross Marsh   Wildlife Area Pond filled with aquatic   plants from July onwards.

93) Kayaking on Salmon River- in East Haddam CT   - kayak trip done in July 2018 with 118 photos

Put in at East Haddam Moodus   Road in East Haddam CT. Paddle north into Salmon Cove   and Salmon River then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Leesville   Dam Best to paddle when   the tide is high. Machimoodus State   Park Quiet Kayak   rentals

94) Kayaking on Selden Creek- in Old Lyme CT   - route scouted in with 18 photos

Put in at ferry parking lot on   Ferry Road in Old Lyme CT. Enter Selden Cove   and Selden Creek. Take out at Cove Road   in Old Lyme CT. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Gillette Castle   State Park Alternate put in Brockway Landing for   a round trip on Selden Creek. Selden Neck State   Park campgrounds Chester-Handlyme   Ferry Hamburg Cove   Marina

95) Kayaking on Saugatuck River- in Westport CT

Put in at Elaine Road state   ramp in Westport CT. Paddle up on Saugatuck   River and return. Paddle around the delta   to park and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Sherwood Island State   Park and beach Long Island Sound   can be choppy. Lees Pond   Dam

96) Kayaking on Natchaug and Shetucket Rivers- from Willimantic CT to Windham CT   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 58 photos

Put in at Philips Lauter Park off   Route 195 in Willimantic CT. Take out at Route 203   in Windham CT. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Philip Lauter   Park Willimantic and Natchaug merges   forming the Shetucket River. Scotland Dam   in 1.5+ miles! Willimantic Rec Park   - alternate put in

97) Kayaking on Shetucket River- in Lisbon CT

Put in at Boat Launch   Drive in Lisbon CT. Paddle up on Shetucket   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles McKeon   Park Shetucket   Falls Dam Occum   Dam

98) Kayaking on Shetucket River- in Norwich CT   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Chelsea Harbor   Drive in Norwich CT. Paddle up on Shetucket   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Greenville   Dam Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Upper reaches at   high tide only.

99) Kayaking on Shepaug River- in Washington Depot CT

Put in at Route 47 / Bee Brook   Road in Washington Depot CT. Take out at Tunnel Road   in Washington Depot CT. Estimated distance   = 3 miles Best to paddle when   gauge > 100 cfs.

100) Kayaking on Shepaug River- from Washington Depot CT to Roxbury CT

Put in at Steep Rock Reservation on   Tunnel Road in Washington Depot CT. Take out at Baker Road / Route 67   in Roxbury CT. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Best to paddle when Woodville   river gauge > 100 cfs. Roxbury Station   Dam Hodge   Park

101) Kayaking on Shepaug River- in Newtown CT

Put in at Hanover Road   in Newtown CT. Paddle out to Housatonic River   and enter Shepaug River. Paddle up on Shepaug   River to falls and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9.5+ miles Shepaug Hydro   Station Dam Roxbury Falls Sherman Park

102) Kayaking on Squantz Pond- in New Fairfield CT

Put in at state park beach on Short   Woods Road in New Fairfield CT. Paddle around Squantz   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Squantz Pond   State Park Lake Candlewood   boat ramp Pootatuck State   Forest

103) Kayaking on Stillwater Pond- in Torrington CT

Put in at boat ramp on Norfolk   Road in Torrington CT. Paddle to north end   of pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Stillwater   Pond Dam UConn   Torrington

104) Kayaking on Stonington Harbor- in Stonington CT

Put in at Pearl Street town   wharf in Stonington CT. Paddle around Stonington Harbor,   the coves, and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Wayland Wharf - alternate   put in spot Stonington Harbor   Lighthouse & Museum

105) Kayaking on Staffordville Reservoir- in Stafford Springs CT

Put in at public beach on Lyons   Street in Stafford Springs CT. Paddle around Staffordville   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Staffordville Reservoir   Dam

106) Kayaking on Thames River- from Norwich CT to Gales Ferry CT   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 54 photos

Put in at town launch on Chelsea   Harbor Drive in Norwich CT. Take out at Stoddard Hill State Park   on Route 12 in Gales Ferry CT. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Brown Memorial Park American Wharf Marina Mohegun Sun Casino

107) Kayaking on Thames River- from Gales Ferry CT to Groton CT   - kayak trip done in May 2014 with 83 photos

Put in at Stoddard Hill State Park   on Route 12 in Gales Ferry CT. Take out at Fairview Avenue   in Groton CT. Estimated distance   = 8 miles Stay clear off naval   submarine base. Alternate put in at Gales   Ferry Boat Ramp. Alternate take out at State Pier   Road in New London CT. Boating on Thames   - kayak rentals Submarine Force   Museum

108) Kayaking on Wangumbaug Lake- a.k.a. "Coventry Lake" in Coventry CT

Put in at Shore Drive   in Coventry CT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Wangumbaug   Lake Dam Nathan Hale   Homestead Nathan Hale   State Forest Lake name means   "crooked pond".

109) Kayaking on Lake Winchester- in Winchester CT

Put in at boat ramp on West   Road in Winchester CT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Lake Winchester   Dam

110) Kayaking on Willimantic River- from Tolland CT and Mansfield CT

Put in at Tolland Turnpike   / Route 74 in Tolland CT. Take out at Merrow Meadow Park on   Merrow Road / Route 32 in Mansfield CT. Estimated distance   = 5 miles River   Park Paddle when river gauge   reads over 2.5. Alternate put in at Heron Cove   Park on South River Road. Class I-II rapids under   Depot Road bridge. Taylor   Preserve

111) Kayaking on Willimantic River- and Eagleville Pond from Merrow CT to Coventry CT

Put in at Merrow Meadow Park   on Merrow Road in Merrow CT. Take out before dam on Pine   Lake Drive in Coventry CT. Estimated distance   = 4.2+ miles Paddle when gauge   reads > 2.2 feet. Eagleville Pond Dam.   Do not approach dam! Alternate take out at   Mansfield side of dam. Mansfield River Park   Alternate put in. Eagleville   Preserve

112) Kayaking on Willimantic River- from Coventry CT to Columbia CT

Park on Mansfield side of dam   and portage across Route 275. Put in below dam on Route   275 in Coventry CT. Take out at Willimantic Road /   Route 66 in Colummbia CT. Eagleville   Dam Estimated round-trip   distance = 5.2 miles Paddle when river gauge in   Coventry CT reads > 4.2 ft. Hop River enters   on river right.

113) Kayaking on Lake Waramaug- in Kent CT

Put in at state park on Lake   Waramaug Road in Kent CT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Lake Waramaug State Park   - kayak rentals available Lake named after a Wyantenock   tribe chief.

114) Kayaking on Washining and Washinee Lakes- a.k.a. "Twin Lakes" in Salisbury CT

Put in at Twin Lakes Road   in Salisbury CT. Paddle around Washining   Lake. Paddle under Between The Lakes   Road to Washinee Lake. Paddle to northwest end of   Washinee Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles

115) Kayaking on West Hill Lake- in Barkhamsted CT

Put in at Perkins Road   in Barkhamsted CT. Paddle around on West   Hill Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Brodie Park   rec area West Hill   Lake Dam

116) Kayaking on Wequetequock Cove- in Stonington CT

Put in at Elm Street   in Stonington CT. Paddle east around Weque-   tequock Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles     Best to start 1 hour+   before high tide. Optional paddle around   Elihu Island. Barn Island Wildlife   Management Area Little Narragansett   Bay can be choppy.

117) Kayaking on Yantic River and Fitchville Pond- in Bozrah CT   - route scouted in with 9 photos

Put in at Bozrah Street Extension   roadside in Bozrah CT. Paddle north to Fitchville Pond then   up the Yantic River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Fitchville Pond   Dam Upper reaches may be too   shallow to paddle.

118) Kayaking on Yantic River- from Bozrah CT to Norwich CT   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Bozrah Town Park on   Stockhouse Road in Bozrah CT. Take out behind strip mall on   Pleasant Street in Norwich CT. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Fitchville Pond   Dam Yantic   Falls Water may be too   low in summer.

119) Kayaking on Yantic River- in Norwich CT   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Chelsea Harbor Drive   in Norwich CT. Paddle up on Yantic   River east branch. Paddle to falls and return   via west branch. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.2 miles Howard T. Brown   Memorial Park Yantic Falls American Wharf   Marina

IV. Kayaking Routes in New Hampshire, USA

1) Kayaking on Ashuelot River- from Gilsum NH to Keene NH

Put in below gorge at Surry Road   in Gilsum NH. Take out at Park Drive   in Keene NH. Estimated distance   = 8.5 miles Class II rapids   on this route. Surry Mountain Lake Beach   and Recreation Area Gilsum Stone   Arch Bridge Surry Mountain   Lake Dam No boating on   Gilsum Gorge!

2) Kayaking on Ashuelot River- from Surry NH to Keene NH

Put in at East Surry Road   in Surry NH. Take out at Ashuelot Street   in Keene NH. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Ashuelot River   Park Surry Mountain   Lake Dam Colony Faulkner   Dam

3) Kayaking on Ashuelot River- from Keene NH to Swanzey NH

Put in at West Street   in Keene NH. Take out at Pine Street   in Swanzey NH. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Ashuelot River   Campground Cresson Covered   Bridge Thompson Covered   Bridge Colony Faulkner   Dam Homestead Dam   - breached

4) Kayaking on Ashuelot Pond- in Washington NH

Put in at Marlow Road   in Washington NH. Paddle around Ashuelot   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Ashuelot   Pond Dam Washington   Town Forest

5) Kayaking on Ammonoosuc River- from Bath NH to Woodsville NH

Put in at Lisbon Road   in Bath NH. Take out at Ammonoosuc   Street in Woodsville NH. Estimated distance   = 4.3 miles Bath Covered Bridge   and Dam Bath-Haverhill Covered   Bridge and Dam

6) Kayaking on Ammonoosuc River- from Littleton NH to Lisbon NH

Put in at Bridge Street   in Littleton NH. Take out at Lyman Road   in Lisbon NH. Estimated distance   = 8 miles Riverwalk Covered   Bridge Class I - II rapids   on this route. Water levels may be too   low from mid-summer. Gale River enters   on river left. "ammonoosuc" means "small   narrow fishing place".

7) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- in Errol NH

Put in at Route 26   bridge in Errol NH. Take out at Seven Islands Bridge   off Route 16 in Errol NH. Estimated distance   = 8 miles Errol   Dam Mollidgewock   State Park Rapids Umbagog National   Wildlife Reserve

8) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Errol NH to Dummer NH

Put in at Seven Islands Bridge off Route 16   in Errol NH (8 miles south of Errol center). Take out before Pontook Dam.   Scout this take-out prior to trip. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Pontook   Dam Atlernate put in at Bog Brook on   Route 16 in Dummer NH. Class II rapids Class III rapids

9) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Dummer NH to Milan NH

Put in at Boffinger Conservation Area off Route 16   in Dummer NH (3+ miles north of Milan center). Take out at Nansen Wayside Park   off Route 16 in Milan NH. Estimated distance   = 5 miles

10) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Gorham NH to Bethel ME

Put in at Meadow Road in the village   of Shelburne in Gorham NH. Take out at Gilead Bridge on Bridge Street   at village of Gilead in Bethel ME. Estimated distance   = 6.3 miles White Mountains   National Forest Wild River enters   on river right.

11) Kayaking on Arlington Mill Reservoir- in Salem NH

Put in at East Broadway   in Salem NH. Paddle around Arlington Mill   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Wheeler   Dam

12) Kayaking on Baboosic Lake- in Amherst NH

Put in at town beach on Broadway   Avenue in Amherst NH. Paddle around Baboosic   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles Amherst Town Beach   - fee applie$

13) Kayaking on Back Lake- in Pittsburg NH   - route scouted in with 9 photos

Put in at Spooner Road off   Route 3 in Pittsburg NH. Paddle around Back   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Public beach and   recreation area

14) Kayaking on Baxter Lake- in Rochester NH

Put in at Sampson Road   in Rochester NH. Paddle around Baxter   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Baxter Lake   Dam

15) Kayaking on Blaisdell Lake- in Bradford NH

No public access to   Blaisdell Lake. Blaisdell Lake   Dam Camp Wasabo -   Girl Scouts camp

16) Kayaking on Bearcamp River and Ossipee Lake- from West Ossipee NH to Center Ossipee NH   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 104 photos

Put in at Route 25 in   West Ossipee NH. Paddle to Lake Osssipee   then enter Pine River. Take out at Route 25 in   Center Ossipee NH. Estimated distance   = 8.5 miles Lakefront Landing   Marina rentals Canoe King rentals   and shuttle

17) Kayaking on Baker River- from Rumney NH to Plymouth NH   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 103 photos

Put in at Route 25 rest   area in Rumney NH. Take out at Smith Bridge   Road in Plymouth NH. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Smith Millenium   Covered Bridge Polar   Caves Quincy Bog   Natural Area Rock   climbing

18) Kayaking on Bellamy River- in Durham NH

Put in at Cedar Point Road   in Durham NH. Paddle north upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Bellamy River   Wildlife Reserves Alternate put in at Dover Point   off Spur Road. Best to start trip 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Hilton Park

19) Kayaking on Bellamy Reservoir and River- in Madbury NH

Put in at Hook Mill Road   in Madbury NH. Paddle around   Bellamy Reservoir. Paddle into Bellamy   River inlet. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Swimming not allowed   on reservoir. Bellamy Reservoir   Dam

20) Kayaking on Bow Lake- in Strafford NH

Put in at Water Street   ramp in Strafford NH. Paddle around Bow   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Bow Lake   Dam Bow Lake Road ramp   - alternate put in spot Islands dot   this lake

21) Kayaking on Burns Pond- in Whitefield NH

Put in at Parker Road   in Whitefield NH. Paddle around Burns   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles

22) Kayaking on Blackwater River and The Bay- in Salisbury NH

Put in at Bay Road   in Salisbury NH. Paddle up on Blackwater   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Rapids Alternate put in at   Route 4 bridge.

23) Kayaking on Blackwater River and Reservoir- in Webster NH

Put in at White Plains Road   in Webster NH. Paddle up on Blackwater   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Blackwater   Dam

24) Kayaking on Canobie Lake- in Salem NH   - kayak trip done in October 2012 with 89 photos

Put in at North Policy   Street in Salem NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Swimming   not allowed. Canobie Lake   Park

25) Kayaking on Contoocook Lake- in Rindge NH   - kayak trip done in October 2015 with 66 photos

Put in at County Road   in Rindge NH. Paddle north to narrow   inlet and return. Paddle around Contoocook   Lake and return. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles Public beach and   recreation area Contoocook Lake   Outlet Dam South end filled with aquatic   vegetation in the summer.

26) Kayaking on Contoocook River- from Henniker NH to Hopkinton NH   - kayak trip done in July 2020 with 75 photos

Put in at Ramsdell Road   brige in Henniker NH. Take out off Route 127   in Hopkinton NH. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Hopkinton   Dam Public boat ramp   - alternate access Covered bridges on   the Contoocook

27) Kayaking on Contoocook River- in Hopkinton NH   - kayak trip done in June 2010 with 23 photos

Put in below the Contoocook Covered   Bridge in Hopkinton NH. Take out at Broad Cove Drive   in Hopkinton NH. Estimated distance = 8 miles Contoocook River Canoe   Outfitter kayak rentals Contoocook Covered Bridge Daisy Beach picnic area Lehtinen Park

28) Kayaking on Cocheco River- from Farmington NH to Rochester NH

Put in at Cocheco Road   in Farmington NH. Take out at Little Falls   Road in Rochester NH. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Little   Falls Navigable in early   spring or after rain.

29) Kayaking on Cocheco River- from Hanson Pines Park in Rochester NH

Put in at Dominicus Court   in Rochester NH. Take out at England Road   in Rochester NH. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Hanson Pines   Park Ironwood   Park

30) Kayaking on Cocheco River- from Ironwood Park in Rochester NH to Dover NH

Put in at England Road   in Rochester NH. Isinglass River enters on   river right. Take left. Take out at Watson Road   in Dover NH. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Waldron   Dam Ironwood   Park Department of   Corrections

31) Kayaking on Cocheco River and Piscataqua River- in Dover NH

Put in at Henry Law Park on   River Road in Dover NH. Cocheco and Salmon Falls   join to form Piscataqua. Take out at Hilton Park on   Hilton Drive in Dover NH. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Time trip when tide is   high AND receding. Dam

32) Kayaking on Chocorua Lake- in Chocorua NH   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 54 photos

Put in at Chocorua Lake Road   in Chocorua NH. Paddle north and   around lake. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Mount Chocorua towers on   the northwestern horizon. White Mountains National Forest   starts a few miles to the north. Public beaches   and picnic areas Grove Bridge Alternate put in on Route 16   in Chocorua NH.

33) Kayaking on Canaan Street Lake- in Canaan NH   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 70 photos

Put in at Canaan Street ramp   in Canaan NH. Paddle to Canaan Street   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Public   beach Boating not allowed on   reservoir at south cove.

34) Kayaking on Lake Coniston- (a.k.a. "Long Pond) in Croydon NH

Put in at Dudley Lane   in Croydon NH. Paddle around Lake   Coniston and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles YMCA   Camp

35) Kayaking on Crystal Lake- in Enfield NH   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 76 photos

Put in at Algonquin Road   in Enfield NH. Paddle to Crystal Lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles

36) Kayaking on Conway Lake- in Conway NH   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Potter Road   in Conway NH. Take out at Mill Street   in Conway NH. Estimated distance   = 4.3 miles Conway Lake   Dam Town   beach Saco Bound Canoe   & Kayak Rentals Can be busy with   powered boats!

37) Kayaking on Crystal Lake- in Gilmanton NH

Put in at Crystal Lake   Road in Gilmanton NH. Paddle north around   lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Crystal Lake   Dam Ramp - alternate   put in spot

38) Kayaking on Danbury Bog- in Danbury NH

Put in at Gould Hill Road   in Danbury NH. Paddle upstream south   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Danbury Bog   Dam Alternate put in at Wiggin Road   in Danbury NH. Danbury Bog Wildlife   Management Area Ragged Mountain   Ski Resort

39) Kayaking on Danforth Ponds- in Freedom NH

Put in at Ossipee Lake Road   in Freedom NH. Paddle north to Stony   Brook and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles

40) Kayaking on Dead Creek- in Seabrook NH

Put in at Route 286   in Seabrook NH. Paddle east branch of   Dead Creek and return. Paddle west branch of   Dead Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5 miles Salisbury   Beach Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide.

41) Kayaking on Deering Lake- a.k.a "Deering Reservoir" in Deering NH

Put in at Reservoir Road   in Deering NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Deering Lake   Dam Parking permit   required.

42) Kayaking on Drew Lake- in Hopkinton NH   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Sugar Hill Road   in Hopkinton NH. Paddle up on Drew   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Drew Lake   Dam Drew Lake Beach   and rec area

43) Kayaking on Dubes Pond- in Hooksett NH

Put in at Whitehall Road /   Route 27 in Hooksett NH. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Beaver   dam Pond is filled with aquatic   vegetation from mid-summer. Bear Brook   State Park

44) Kayaking on Eastman Pond- in Grantham NH   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 98 photos

Put in at Road Round the Lake   in Grantham NH. Paddle around Eastman   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Eastman Pond   Dam

45) Kayaking on East Inlet Pond- in Pittsburg NH

Put in at East Inlet Road   in Pittsburg NH. Paddle to north end of East   Inlet Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles East Inlet   Pond Dam East Inlet Wildlife   Management Area

46) Kayaking on Everett Lake and Piscataquog River- in Clough State Park in Weare NH

Put in Clough Park Road   in Weare NH. Paddle northwest to Piscataquog   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Everett   Dam Clough State Park   Fee$ apply. Public   beach Picnic   area

47) Kayaking on Exeter River- from Raymond NH to Fremont NH

Put in at Chester Road / Route 102   in Raymond NH. Take out at Scribner Road   in Fremont NH. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Exeter River   Dam Class I-II rapids   on this route.

48) Kayaking on Exeter River- from Fremont NH to Brentwood NH

Put in at Scribner Road   in Fremont NH. Take out at River Road   in Brentwood NH. Estimated distance   = 3 miles Mill Pond   Dam Dustin Pond   Dam Crawley   Falls Class I-II rapids   on this route.

49) Kayaking on Exeter River- in Brentwood NH

Put in at Route 111A below   falls in Brentwood NH. Take out at Pickpocket Road   in Brentwood NH. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Little River enters   from west. Crawley   Falls Pickpocket   Dam

50) Kayaking on Exeter River- in Exeter NH

Put in at Linden Street   in Exeter NH. Take left on   river fork. Take out at Gillman Park on   Bell Avenue in Exeter NH. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Optional paddle to Exeter   downturn and return. Exeter   Dam Water levels may be too   low from mid-summer. Exeter Elms Family   Riverside Campground

51) Kayaking on Franklin Pierce Lake- a.k.a. "Jackman Reservoir" in Hillsboro NH   - kayak trip done in August 2019 with 85 photos

Put in at park on West Main   Street in Hillsboro NH. Paddle around Franklin   Pierce Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Lake   Dam Manahan   Park

52) Kayaking on Grafton Pond- in Grafton NH   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 61 photos

Put in at Grafton Pond Road   near dam in Grafton NH. Paddle around the pond's coves   and islands and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Grafton Pond   Dam Grafton Pond   Reservation Pond has islands   to explore.

53) Kayaking on Goose Pond- in Canaan NH   - route scouted in with 9 photos

Put in at Goose Pond Road   ramp in Canaan NH. Paddle around Goose Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Goose Pond   Dam

54) Kayaking on Great Bay- in Durham NH

Put in at Adams Point Road   in Durham NH. Paddle around Great Bay's   south east cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Best to paddle when   tide is high. Great Bay National Wildlife   Refuge (NWR) Adams Point Wildlife   Management Area Great Bay Discovery   Center

55) Kayaking on Gregg Lake- in Antrim NH

Put in at Gregg Lake Road   in Antrim NH. Paddle around Gregg   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Gregg Lake   Dam Public   beach

56) Kayaking on Great Pond- in Kingston NH

Put in at Main Street ramp   in Kingston NH. Paddle around Great   Pond and and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Kingston State Park   beach and rec area

57) Kayaking on Garland Pond- in Moultonborough NH   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Garland Pond Road   in Moultonborough NH. Paddle upstream to Red   Hill River and return. Have to portage over   beaver dams. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 to 3 miles

58) Kayaking on Great East Lake- in Sanbornville village in Wakefield NH

Put in at Veazy Point Road in Sanbornville   village in Wakefield NH. Paddle around Great East   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7 to 8 miles Great East   Lake Dam

59) Kayaking on Hermit Lake- in Sanbornton NH

Put in at Route 132   in Sanbornton NH. Paddle around Hermit   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Hermit Lake   Dam

60) Kayaking on Highland Lake- from Washington NH to Stoddard NH

Put in at South Main Street /   Route 31 in Washington NH. Take out at Route 123   in Stoddard NH. Estimated distance   = 6.5+ miles Highland Lake   Dam Ramp at Shedd Hill Road   - alternate access Highland Lake Marina   and Restaurant

61) Kayaking on Lake Horace- a.k.a. "Weare Reservoir" in Weare NH   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at park on Reservoir   Drive in Weare NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Lake Horace   Dam Chase Park   public beach

62) Kayaking on Hopkinton Lake- in Hopkinton NH   - route scouted in with 18 photos

Put in at Stumpfield Rd   in Hopkinton NH. Paddle around Hopkinton   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Elms Brook Rec Area and beach   - alternate put in spot Hopkinton   Dam Contocook River   Covered Bridge

63) Kayaking on Hampton Harbor and Hampton River- in Hampton NH

Put in at Ocean Boulevard / Route 1A   in Hampton NH Paddle around Hampton Harbor and   Hampton River estuary and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 6 miles Best to start trip 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Hamilton Beach   State Park Seabrook Nuclear   Power Plant

64) Kayaking on Island Pond- aka "Big Island Pond" in Atkinson NH

Put in at Stickney Road   in Atkinson NH. Paddle around Island   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Island Pond   Dam

65) Kayaking on Jennes Pond- in Pittsfield NH

Put in at Jennes Pond Road   in Pittsfield NH. Paddle around Jennes   Pond and return. Estimated distance   = 2.2+ miles

66) Kayaking on Lake Kanasatka- in Moltonborough NH   - kayak trip done in June 2020 with 45 photos

Put in at state boat ramp on Route 25 /   Whittier Highway in Moltonborough NH. Paddle north to Alton   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Lake Kanasatka   Dam

67) Kayaking on Little Squam Lake and Squam River- from Holderness NH to Ashland NH   - kayak trip done in June 2020 with 53 photos

Put in at Route 113 ramp   in Holderness NH. Take out at River Street   in Ashland NH. Estimated trip distance   = 2+ miles Squam Lake   Dam Squam River   Covered Bridge Squam Lakes Natural   Science Center

68) Kayaking on Long Pond- in Benton NH

Put in at Long Pond Access Road off Long Pond   Road in Benton NH (4 miles south of center). Paddle south and about   then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Pond has pristine shores and surrounded by   White Mountains National Forest. Picnic benches and restroom   facilities. Fee applie$ Mount Moosilauke towers on   the southeastern horizon.

69) Snowshoeing on Loon Mountain- in Lincoln NH   - kayak trip done in December 2010 with 66 photos

Check in at the Adventure Center on   Loon Mountain Road in Lincoln NH. Take ski lift gondola to the   summit of Loon Mountain. Snowshoe on   Loon Mountain. Estimated elapse   time = 3 hours Loon Mountain   Ski Resort This is a strictly   guided activity.

70) Kayaking on Lovell Lake- in Sanbornville village in Wakefield NH

Put in at Lovell Lake Road / Route 109   in Sanbornville village in Wakefield NH. Paddle around Lovell   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6 miles Lovell Lake   Dam

71) Kayaking on Lamprey River- from Raymond NH to Epping NH

Put in at Freetown Road   in Raymond NH. Take out at Pleasant Street   / Route 27 in Epping NH. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Bunker Pond Dam   - breached

72) Kayaking on Lamprey River- in Epping NH   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at Mary Blair Park on   Route 27 in Epping NH. Take out at Hedding Road   / Route 87 in Epping NH. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Bunker Pond Dam   - breached Class I-II rapids   on this route! This route is site of   annual canoe race.

73) Kayaking on Lamprey River- from Epping NH to Lee NH

Put in at Hedding Road /   Route 87 in Epping NH. Put in at Wadleigh Falls Road   / Route 52 in Lee NH. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Wadleigh   Falls North River enters on   river left (west).

74) Kayaking on Lamprey River- from Lee NH to Durham NH

Put in at Wadleigh Falls Road   / Route 52 in Lee NH. Take out at Wiswall   Road in Lee NH. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Wadleigh   Falls Class I-II   rapids. Wiswall   Dam Water maybe too low   from mid-summer.

75) Kayaking on Lamprey River- in Newmarket NH

Put in at Piscassic Street   in Newmarket NH. Paddle downstream to   Route 108 and return. Paddle upstream to Packer's   Falls and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Piscassic Park Doe's Farm Macallen Dam Packer's Falls

76) Kayaking on Lamprey River and Lubberland Creek- in Newmarket NH

Put in at Water Street   in Newmarket NH. Follow left coast to Lubberland   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Macallen   Dam Newmarket   Park Avoid paddle during   low tide.

77) Kayaking on Laurel Lake- in Fitzwilliam NH

Put in at East Lake Road   in Fitzwilliam NH. Paddle around Laurel   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.2+ miles Sportsman   Pond Dam Laurel Lake   Campgrounds Fleur de   Lis Camp

78) Kayaking on Little Sunapee Lake- in New London NH   - route scouted in with 11 photos

Put in at Little Sunapee Road   in New London NH. Paddle thru channel   to eastern half. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Little Sunapee   Lake Dam Alternate put in /   take out spots.

79) Kayaking on Magalloway River and Androscoggin River- in Errol NH   - route scouted in with 24 photos

Put in at Route 16 village of   Wentworth Location in Errol NH. Take out Steamer Diamond launch   on Route 16 in Errol NH. Estimated distance   = 10+ miles Errol   Dam Paddle into Umbagog Lake, then   into outlet Androscoggin River. Alternate take out dam at North   Mountain Pond Road in Errol NH. Umbagog NWR   Visitor Center Umbagog   NWR

80) Kayaking on Lake Massasecum- in Bradford NH   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Massasecum Lake   Road in Bradford NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Alternate put in at   Route 114 boat ramp. French's Park   rec area Lake Massasecum   Campground

81) On Massabesic Lake- in Auburn NH   - kayak trip done in September 2012 with 61 photos

Trip 1: Put in at Route 28   bridge in Auburn NH. Paddle south on western   section and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles No boating on   western edge. Trip 2: Put in at Manchester Road   / Route 121 in Auburn NH. Paddle around eastern   section and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Lake Massabesic   recreation area. Lake named from Abenaki word   meaning "place of much water". Swimming or wading   prohibited on lake. Massabesic Audubon   Center Can beach on   Brown Island.

82) Kayaking on McDaniels Marsh (aka Butternut Pond)- in Springfield NH   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 55 photos

Put in at George Hill Road   in Springfield NH. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Dam McDaniels Marsh Wildlife   Management Area

83) Kayaking on Edward MacDowell Lake- in Peterborough NH

Put in at Richardson Road   in Peterborough NH. Paddle quarter of a mile upstream   to Nubanusit Brook and return. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Edward MacDowell   Lake Dam Swimming and   picnic area Lake named after composer and concert   pianist Edward Alexander MacDowell. Park Office Beaver dam on   Brush Brook

84) Kayaking on Mendums Lake- in Barrington NH

Put in at Recreation Drive   in Barrington NH. Paddle around Mendums   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Mendums Lake   Dam Mendums Lake   beach and rec area Islands dot   this lake

85) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Franklin NH to Boscawen NH   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Franklin High School on   Daniel Point Road in Franklin NH. Take out at Route 3   in Boscawen NH. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Department of   Corrections Pemigewasset and Winnipesaukee   Rivers merge to form the Merrimack. Sulloway Mills   Dam Winnipesaukee   River Dam

86) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Boscawen NH to Penacook NH   - kayak trip done in September 2017 with 89 photos

Put in at Route 3 in   Boscawen NH. Take out at Merrimack Street   in Penacook NH. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Department of   Corrections Hannah Dustin Memorial   Park and beach Penacook   Dam Sewalls   Falls

87) Kayaking on Merrimack River- to Sewalls Falls in Concord NH

Put in at Sewalls Falls Road   ramp in Concord NH. Paddle to Sewalls Falls   Dam and return. Paddle to Hannah Dustin   beach and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5 miles Sewalls Falls   Dam Hannah Dustin   Park and beach

88) Kayaking on Merrimack River- in Concord NH   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at 2nd Street   in Concord NH. Take out at Terrill Park on Old Turnpike Road   in Concord NH. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Sewalls   Falls West Terrill Park   - alternate take out Beware of Garvins Falls Dam 2.5 miles   downstream of Terrill Park Everett Arena   - alternate take out

89) Kayaking on Merrimack River- to Garvin Falls in Concord NH

Put in at Terrill Park on Old Turnpike Road   in Concord NH. Paddle to Garvin Falls   Dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Garvin Falls   Dam Terrill   Park

90) Kayaking on Merrimack River- in Hooksett NH   - kayak trip done in August 2016 with 87 photos

Put in behind court on Merrimack   Street in Hooksett NH. Paddle upriver to   dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Garvins Falls   Dam Hooksett   Dam Memorial Fields and beach   - alternate put in Electric company's   giant chimney Edgewater Kayak   rentals District   Court Boat   ramp

91) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Hooksett NH to Manchester NH   - kayak trip done in July 2019 with 107 photos

Put in at Merrimack Street   in Hooksett NH. Take out at Fletcher Street behind Amoskeag   Fishways Center in Manchester NH. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Hooksett   Dam Amoskeag   Dam

92) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Manchester NH to Merrimack NH

Put in Stark Landing on Line Drive   in Manchester NH. Take out at Reeds Ferry Landing on   Depot Street in Merrimack NH. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Class II-III rapids after I-293 bridge and   before rail bridge. Scout first. Amoskeag Dam and   Fish ladder

93) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Merrimack NH to Nashua NH   - kayak trip done in August 2022 with 133 photos

Put in at Reeds Ferry Landing on   Depot Street in Merrimack NH. Take out at Greely Park on Hills   Ferry Road in Nashua NH. Estimated distance   = 8 miles Merrimack Premium   Outlets Fidelity Investments campus   - Boston Kayaker's ex-job Souhegan River enters   on river right.

94) Kayaking on Merrimack River- from Nashua NH to Tyngsboro MA   - kayak trip done in May 2018 with 79 photos

Put in at Greely Park on Hills   Ferry Road in Nashua NH. Take out at Forest Road /   Route 3A in Tyngsboro MA. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Nashua River enters   on river right. Pheasant Lane   Mall Golf Clubs

95) Kayaking on Manning Lake- in Gilmanton NH

Put in at Manning Lake Road   in Gilmanton NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Belknap Mountain   State Forest Belknap Mountain on   northern horizon.

96) Kayaking on Lake Monomonac- in Rindge NH   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Route 202   in Rindge NH. Paddle around Lake   Monomonac and return. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Lake Monomonac   Dam Launch fee   applie$.

97) Kayaking on Merrymeeting Lake- in New Durham NH

Put in at marina on Merrymeeting   Road in New Durham NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Merrymeeting   Lake Dam Merrymeeting   Marina

98) Kayaking on Merrymeeting Marsh Pond- in New Durham NH

Put in at Merrymeeting Road   in New Durham NH. Paddle to southern end of Merrymeeting   Marsh Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Merrymeeting   Lake Dam New Durham   Dam

99) Kayaking on Merrymeeting River- from New Durham NH to Alton NH

Put in at Route 11 in   New Durham NH. Take out at Route   140 in Alton NH. Estimated distance   = 3.5+ miles Alton Power   Dam Optional side trip   Coffin Brook River Run Deli   kayak rentals Merrymeeting   Wildlife Area

100) Kayaking on Mascoma Lake South Basin- in Enfield NH   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Main Street   in Enfield NH. Paddle around Mascoma Lake   south basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ Mascoma Lake   Dam Public boat ramp   - alternate put in Enfield Wildlife   Management Area Enfield Shaker   Museum Public   beach

101) Kayaking on Mascoma Lake North Basin- in Enfield NH   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 77 photos

Put in at Route 4A   in Enfield NH. Paddle around Mascoma Lake   north basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Mascoma Lake   Dam Alternate put in   at Main Street. Mascoma Lake   Campgound

102) Kayaking on Mascoma River- in Canaan NH   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Route 4   in Canaan NH. Paddle down to   dam and return. Paddle up as far   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Downed   trees. Baltic Mills   Dam

103) Kayaking on Mountain Brook Reservoir- in Jaffrey NH   - kayak trip done in October 2018 with 70 photos

Put in at Route 202   in Jaffrey NH. Paddle around the Mountain Brook   Reservoir arms and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Mountain Brook   Dam Alternate put in at   Jacquith Road. Lacy Road Lot   Town Forest

104) Kayaking on Nashua River- from Hollis NH to Nashua NH   - kayak trip done in June 2013 with 90 photos

Put in at Runnels Bridge Road   / Route 111 in Hollis NH. Take out at Stellos Stadium on   Stadium Drive in Nashua NH. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Class II-III   rapids. Mine Falls   Dam "Nashua" means "river with   the pebbled bottom".

105) Kayaking on Nashua River- in Nashua NH   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 121 photos

Put in at Technology Way   in Nashua NH. Paddle downstream to Main   Street bridge and return. Paddle upriver as far   you can and return. Optionally hike to   view Mine Falls. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Mine   Falls "Nashua" means "river with   the pebbled bottom". Foot bridge connecting   the parks Mine Falls   Park Jackson Falls   Dam

106) Kayaking on Newfound Lake- in Alexandria NH   - kayak trip done in August 2011 with 63 photos

Put in at the boat launch in Wellington   State Park in Alexandria NH. Paddle north hugging the west side   to Paradise Point and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Water is choppy. Not   recommended for beginners. Wellington State Park Paradise Point   Nature Center Kayak/canoe rentals   at the Nature Center. Public beach West Shore Marine   boat rentals

107) Kayaking on Nissitissit River- from Brookline NH to Hollis NH

Put in at West Hollis Road in Hollis NH.   Paddle upriver towards Potanipo Lake. Get as far as you can past beaver   dams and fallen trees, then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 6 miles This river is usually navigable only   in the high waters of March/April.

108) Kayaking on Nissitissit River- from Hollis NH to Pepperell MA

Put in at Brookline Street   in Hollis NH. Take out at Hollis Street   in Pepperell MA. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Turner   Dam "Nissitissit" means "between   two brooks". Caution! Many downed   trees on this route. Water may be too low   in the summer.

109) Kayaking on Nubanusit Lake and Spoonwood Pond- in Hancock NH

Put in at Landing Road   in Hancock NH. Paddle west to   Spoonwood Pond. Portage to Spoonwood   Pond around dam. Paddle around Spoonwood   Pond and return. Paddle to southwest end of   Nubanusit Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7 miles Can hike on   Cabot Island. Spoonwood   Pond Dam Nubanusit Lake   Dam

110) Kayaking on Northwood Lake- in Northwood NH

Put in at ramp on Lakeshore   Drive in Northwood NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Northwood Lake   Dam Town public   beach Northwood Meadows State   Park is 3 miles east

111) Kayaking on Onway Lake- in Raymond NH

Put in at Langford Road   in Raymond NH. Paddle around Onway   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Onway Lake   Dam Dearborn   Estate

112) Kayaking on Opechee Bay- in Laconia NH   - kayak trip done in September 2017 with 75 photos

Put in at town ramp on Messer   Street in Laconia NH. Paddle around Opechee   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Lakeport   Dam Opechee Park and beach   - alternate put in spot Opechee Bay   State Forest

113) Kayaking on Ossipee River- from Effingham NH to Porter ME   - kayak trip done in July 2016 with 104 photos

Put in at Province Lake Road   / Route 153 in Effingham NH. Take out at Cross Road   in Porter ME. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Head Works   Dam Class I-II   rapids! Porter-Parsonfield   Covered Bridge

114) Kayaking on Ossipee Lake and Bays- from Ossipee NH to Effingham NH

Put in at Pine River ramp on   Route 25 in Ossipee NH. Paddle north to Ossipee Lake then head   east to the Ossipee Lake bays. Take out at Iron Works Road   in Effingham NH. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Berry Bay   Dam

115) Kayaking on Ossipee Lake- in Ossipee NH   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Pine River ramp on   Route 25 in Ossipee NH. Paddle downstream on   Pine River to lake. Paddle around Ossipee   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Lakefront Landing Marina   - kayak rentals available Ossipee Lake Natural Area   - a.k.a. "Long Sands"

116) Kayaking on Otter Pond- in New London NH   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Otterville Road   in New London NH. Paddle around   Otter Pond. Enter Stony Brook   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles

117) Kayaking on Otter Brook Lake- in Roxbury NH

Put in at Davis Road   in Roxbury NH. Paddle around Otter Brook   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Otter Brook   Pond Dam Otter Brook   State Park Recreation and   beach area Alternate put in at   park boat ramp.

118) Kayaking on Oyster River and Little Bay- in Durham NH

Put in at Adams Point Road in Durham NH.   Start trip 2 to 3 hours before high tide. Paddle to Oyster River on a rising tide   and return when the tide is receding. Estimated round trip   distance = 8 miles Oyster River   Dam Oyster River   Landing Little Bay is a big mud flat during low tide.   Timing the trip is of the essence. Great Bay National Wildlife   Refuge (NWR) Adams Point Wildlife   Management Area Jackson's   Landing

119) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee's Paugus Bay- in Laconia NH   - kayak trip done in September 2017 with 86 photos

Put in at Lakeside Avenue   park in Laconia NH. Take out at Landing Marina (private)   on Gold Street in Laconia NH. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Lakeport   Dam Endicott Rock Park   and Weirs Beach Paugus Bay can be busy   with marine traffic. Wind and boats cause   choppy waters. Marinas

120) Kayaking on Pearly Lake- in Rindge NH   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at University Drive   in Rindge NH. Paddle around Pearl   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Pearl Lake   Dam University   boat house Franklin Pierce   University

121) Kayaking on Portsmouth Inner Harbor- in Portsmouth NH   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Peirce Island Road   in Portsmouth NH. Paddle south then around   Portsmouth Harbor. Paddle up into Sagamore   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide.

122) Kayaking on Portsmouth Little Harbor- in Rye NH

Put in at park ramp on   Route 1A in Rye NH. Paddle around Portsmouth   Little Harbor. Paddle into Seavey   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Odiorne Point   State Park Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide.

123) Kayaking on Piscataquog River South Branch- in New Boston NH   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Depot Street   in New Boston NH. Take out at Parker Road's Howe   Bridge in New Boston NH. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Lang Station   State Forest Middle Branch enters   on river left. USGS Piscataquog River Gauge   - best to paddle when > 300 cfs Class I - II rapids   on this route!

124) Kayaking on Piscataquog River's Glen Lake- in Goffstown NH   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 62 photos

Put at East Union Road   in Goffstown NH. Paddle around Glen   Lake and return. Estimated distance   = 2+ miles Waterfront Park ramp -   resident parking only US Bobbin and Shuttle   Company Dam Greggs Falls   Dam

125) Kayaking on Piscataquog River's Namaske Lake- in Manchester NH   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Electric Street   in Manchester NH. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance 5+ miles Kelly's Falls   Dam Class II rapids   farther upriver. "Namaske" means   "fishing place".

126) Kayaking on Pine River Pond- in Wakefield NH

Put in at Black Cove Road   in Wakefield NH. Paddle around Pine River   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Pine River   Pond Dam

127) Kayaking on Pine River- in Ossipee NH

Put in at Pine River ramp on   Route 25 in Ossipee NH. Paddle up on Pine   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Beech River enters   from the east side. Ossipee Lake   Natural Area

128) Kayaking on North Pond in Pillsbury State Park- in Washington NH

Put in at Clemac Trail inside   park in Washington NH. Paddle west and enter   Cherry Brook inlet. Paddle north far as   navigable and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Bryant Mountain towers   on western horizon Pillsbury State Park   Fee$ apply North Pond   Dam

129) Kayaking on Pleasant Lake- in Deerfield NH

Put in at Gulf Road   in Deerfield NH. Paddle around Pleasant   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Pleasant Lake   Dam

130) Kayaking on Pleasant Lake- in Elkins NH

Put in at Elkins Road ramp   in Elkins NH. Paddle around Pleasant   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Pleasant   Lake Dam Elkins beach and   recreation area

131) Kayaking on Pemigewasset Lake- in New Hampton NH   - kayak trip done in September 2017 with 98 photos

Put in at Campground Road state   ramp in New Hampton NH. Paddle around Pemigewasset   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles New Hampton Conservation   Area Campgrounds

132) Kayaking on Pemigewasset River- from North Woodstock NH to Woodstock NH

Put in at behind Fire Department on   Route 3 in North Woodstock NH. Take out at The Ledges on Death   Valley Road in Woodstock NH. Estimated distance   = 3.7 miles The Ledges - Class II-III rapids "Pemigewasset" is Abenaki for   "narrow swift current". White Mountains   National Forest

133) Kayaking on Pemigewasset River- from Woodstock NH to Thornton NH   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 82 photos

Put in at Death Valley Road   in Woodstock NH. Take out at Robins Nest   Road in Thornton NH. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles White Mountains   National Forest "Pemigewasset" is Abenaki for   "narrow swift current". The Ledges   Class II-III rapids Short Class II-III   rapids Jack O Lantern Golf   Course and Resort

134) Kayaking on Pemigewasset River- from Plymouth NH to New Hampton NH   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 130 photos

Put in at picnic area on Green   Street in Plymouth NH. Take out at Mooney Clark Landing   on Route 104 in New Hampton NH. Estimated distance   = 12 miles Picnic   Island Smith Millenium   Covered Bridge "Pemigewasset" is Abenaki for   "narrow and shallow swift current". Polar Caves Ayers Island   Dam

135) Kayaking on Pemigewasset River- from Thornton NH to Campton NH   - kayak trip done in June 2016 with 119 photos

Put in at Robins Nest Road   in Thornton NH. Take out at Blair Bridge   in Campton NH. Estimated distance   = 9.5 miles White Mountains   National Forest Livermore Falls downriver. Do   not paddle past Blair Bridge! "Pemigewasset" is Abenaki for   "narrow swift current". Blair   Bridge Ski Fanatics   kayak rentals

136) Kayaking on Pemigewasset River- in New Hampton NH   - kayak trip done in June 2020 with 81 photos

Put in at Mooney Clark Landing on   Route 104 in New Hampton NH. Paddle down on Pemigewasset   River to dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Ayers Island   Dam "Pemigewasset" means "narrow   and shallow swift current".

137) Kayaking on Pemigewasset River- from New Hampton NH to Sanborton NH   - route scouted in with 11 photos

Put in at Coolidge Woods Road   in New Hampton NH. Take out at Shaw Cove on Knox   Mount Road in Sanborton NH. Estimated distance   = 8.2 miles Class III rapids   above put in Ayers Island   Dam Franklin Falls Dam 2 miles   downstream (offmap) "Pemigewasset" is Abenaki for "narrow   and shallow swift current".

138) Kayaking on Pemigewasset River- in Sanborton NH   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Shaw Cove on Knox Mount   Road in Sanborton NH. Paddle to Franklin Falls   Dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.2+ miles Franklin Falls   Dam

139) Kayaking on Powwow River and Country Pond- in Kingston NH

Put in at New Boston   Road in Kingston NH. Paddle south upriver to   Country Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Atlantic white cedar   forest wetlands Trickling Falls   Dam Alternate put in at Smallpox   Road n Kingston NH.

140) Kayaking on Pool Pond- in Rindge NH   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Mountain Road   in Rindge NH. Paddle around Pool   Pond then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Franklin Pierce   University

141) Kayaking on Piscataqua River- from Dover NH to Portsmouth NH

Put in at Cedar Point Road   in Dover NH. Take out at Peirce Island   Road in Portsmouth NH. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Alternate put in at   Dover Point Road Best to start paddle   near high tide. Prescott   Park

142) Kayaking on Pawtuckaway Lake- in Nottingham NH   - kayak trip done in June 2012 with 79 photos

Put in at State Park Road   in Nottingham NH. Paddle to around lake, to   Fundy Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Pawtuckaway   State Park State Park   boat ramp Outlet   Dams Public   beach Alternate put in off Deerfield   Road in Nottingham NH. Very pretty small and   rocky islands. State park entrance   fee applies! Concession   Stand Camp   grounds Picnic   area

143) Kayaking on Province Lake- in Wakefield NH

Put in at Bonnyman Road   ramp in Wakefield NH. Paddle around Pleasant   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Can paddle into   brook inlet. Pine River State Forest is   northwest of lake (off map). Town beach   and rec area Province Lake   Country Club

144) Kayaking on Powder Mill Pond and Contoocook River- in Bennington NH

Put in at Route 202   in Bennington NH. Paddle south upstream to Contoocook   River, around pond then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 to 7 miles Bennington   Dam outlet Alternate put in at Forest   Road in Greenfield NH. Optional: paddle north   near dam and return. Hancock Covered   Bridge

145) Kayaking on Saco River- from Bartlett NH to Conway NH   - kayak trip done in August 2009 with 20 photos

Put in at West Side Road   off Route 302 at Glen NH. Take out at intersection of Routes   16 and 113 in Conway NH. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Diana's Bath Story Land Kids Park Scenic vista on summit   of Cathedral Ledge North Conway   Shopping District Northern Extremes   kayak rental

146) Kayaking on Saco River- from Conway NH to Fryeburg ME   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Meeting House Hill   Road in Conway NH. Take out behind pig farm on   Route 113 in Fryeburg ME. Estimated round trip   distance = 9 miles Swans Falls   Dam Weston   Beach Green Thumb   Farms Kayak   rentals

147) Kayaking on Scott Bog- in Pittsburg NH   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in near dam off Ingersoll   Brook Road in Pittsburg NH. Paddle around bog   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Scott Bog   Dam Mind the U.S.-Canada border   1 mile to the north. Connecticut Lakes   State Forest

148) Kayaking on Sugar River- from Newport NH to Claremont NH

Put in at Route 103   in Newport NH. Take out at Riverside Park on   Washington St. in Claremont NH. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Pier   Bridge Wright's   Bridge Claremont   Dam Best when gauge   height 3 feet+.

149) Kayaking on Souhegan River- in Milford NH

Put in at North River Road   in Milford NH. Take out at Mount Vernon Street   / Route 13 in Milford NH. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Dams Navigable during spring high waters. Proceed   when there is enough water at the put in.

150) Kayaking on Souhegan River- from Milford NH to Amherst NH

Put in at Souhegan   Road in Milford NH. Take out at Route 122   in Amherst NH. Estimated distance   = 2.5 miles Class II rapids under   Route 101 run on right Milford Town   Dam Proceed if there is enough   water at the put in.

151) Kayaking on Souhegan River- from Amherst NH to Merrimack NH   - route scouted in with 15 photos

Put in at Ponemah Road /   Route 122 in Amherst NH. Take out at Sevearns Bridge   Road in Merrimack NH. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Class I rapids   on this route. "Souhegan" means "waiting and   watching place [for fish]".

152) Kayaking on Souhegan River- in Merrimack NH   - route scouted in with 18 photos

Put in at Seaverns Road Bridge   in Merrimack NH. Take out at ball park on Atherton   Road in Merrimack NH. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Class II-III rapids   "Indian Ledges" Weston   Park Wildcat   Falls

153) Kayaking on Silver Lake- in Harrisville NH

Put in at Breed Road   in Harrisville NH. Paddle around Silver   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Silver Lake   Dam Sucker Brook Cove   Wildlife Sanctuary Put in to Childs Bog   on Nelson Road.

154) Kayaking on Silver Lake- in Madison NH

Put in at Village Road   in Madison NH. Paddle around Silver   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Silver Lake   Dam Public   beaches Alternate put in at ramp   on East Shore Drive. Goodwin Town   Forest Hurricane Point   Natural Area

155) Kayaking on Suncook Lakes- and Suncook River in Center Barnstead NH

Put in at White Oak Road   in Center Barnstead NH. Paddle around both Upper   and Lower Suncook Lakes. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5 miles Lower Suncook   Lake Dam Lakes connected via tunnel   under Narrows Road. Upper Suncook   Recreation Area Rapids below dam.

156) Kayaking on Suncook River- in Center Barnstead NH

Put in at Valley Dam Road   in Center Barnstead NH. Webster Stream enters   on river left. Take out at Depot Street   in Center Barnstead NH. Estimated distance   = 2.3 miles Suncook Lake   Dam Suncook River Canoe   & Kayak rentals Class I-II   rapids. Big River   Rec Area

157) Kayaking on Suncook River- in Barnstead NH   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 96 photos

Put in above dam at Parade   Hill Road in Barnstead NH. Paddle upriver to Depot Street   bridge and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Barnstead   Parade Dam Suncook River Canoe   & Kayak rentals Rest   area

158) Kayaking on Suncook River- in Pittsfield NH   - kayak trip done in June 2014 with 95 photos

Put in at Drake Field on Barnstead   Road / Route 107 in Pittsfield NH. Paddle upriver as far as   navigable and return. Paddle on Pittsfield   Mill Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Rock   gardens Pittsfield Pond   Mill Dam

159) Kayaking on Suncook River- from Epsom NH to Pembroke NH   - route scouted in with 16 photos

Put in at Short Falls Road   town beach in Epsom NH. Bear Brook enters on   river left. Veer right. Take out at Route 29   bridge in Pembroke NH. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Buck Street   West Dam Bear Brook   State Park

160) Kayaking on Suncook River- from Allenstonw NH to Suncook NH   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Brookside Terrace   in Allenstown NH. Take out at Bridge Park on   Route 3 in Suncook NH. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Buck Street   West Dam Suncook Reservoir   Dam Bear Brook   State Park

161) Kayaking on Salmon Falls River- in Rollinsford NH

Put in at Bicentennial Park ramp on   Scoutland Road in Rollinsford NH. Paddle left upriver on Salmon   Falls and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles New   Dam Rollinsford   Dam Salmon Falls Mill   Historic District

162) Kayaking on Sunapee Lake- in Sunapee NH   - kayak trip done in July 2020 with 91 photos

Put in at George Mills Beach on Cooper Street   in Sunapee NH. Parking for residents only. Take out at Newbury Harbor on   Route 103 in Newbury NH. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Scenic Sunapee Harbor - alternate access,   walk around, shops and eateries Sunapee State Park and Beach -   recreation area, alternate access Public beaches

163) Kayaking on Soucook River- from Concord NH NH to Pembroke NH

?Put in at Sheep Davis Road /   Route 109 in Concord NH. ?Take out at Whittemore Road   in Pembroke NH. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Garvins Falls   Dam White Sands Conservation Area   - ?alternate take out USGS Water Gauge: paddle   when flow > 700 cfs Pembroke Pines   Country Club

164) Kayaking on Sportsman Pond- in Fitzwilliam NH

Put in at Royalston Road   in Fitzwilliam NH. Paddle into Kemp   Brook and return. Paddle around   pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 to 4 miles Sportsman   Pond Dam

165) Kayaking on Spofford Lake- in Chesterfield NH

Put in at South Shore Road /   Route 9A in Chesterfield NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Ware's Grove   public beach Pierce Island   State Park Dam Chesterfield Gorge   State Park

166) Kayaking on Squamscott River and Great Bay- from Greenland NH to Exeter NH   - kayak trip done in October 2015 with 105 photos

Put in at Depot Road   in Greenland NH. Paddle upriver to   Exeter and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9+ miles Great Bay Discovery   Center Alternate put in at Route 108   in Stratham NH. Alternate put in at   Exeter landing. Best to start trip 2 to 3   hours before high tide. Exeter   Dam

167) Kayaking on Squam Lake's Dog Cove- in Center Harbor NH   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Route 25B / Dane   Road n Center Harbor NH. Paddle to the islands   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles 200+ feet portage   from road to water Can beach and picnic   on the islands. Belknap Woods

168) Kayaking on Squam Lake- in Holderness NH   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Route 113 ramp   in Holderness NH. Paddle to the islands   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles SLA kayak rentals.   Alternate put in. Can beach and picnic   on the islands. Squam Lakes Natural   Science Center

169) Kayaking on Squam Lake's Squaw Cove- in Sandwich NH   - kayak trip done in June 2020 with 93 photos

Put in at Metcalf Road   in Sandwich NH. Paddle out of Squaw Cove into   Squam Lake main body. Paddle east to Squam Lake's   Sandwich Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles

170) Kayaking on Sunrise Lake- in Union NH

Put in at Wolfeboro Road /   Route 153 in Union NH. Paddle around Sunrise   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 miles Sunrise Lake   Dam Boat ramp on Nicola Road   - alternate put in

171) Kayaking on Stinson Lake- in Rumney NH

Put in at Stinson Lake   Road in Rumney NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Stinson Lake   Dam White Mountains   National Forest

172) Kayaking on Swain's Lake- in Barrington NH

Put in at Young Road   in Barrington NH. Paddle around Swain's   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Swain's Lake   Dam

173) Kayaking on Lake Tarleton and Lake Armington- in Piermont NH

Put in at Lake Tarleton Road / Route 25C   east side in Piermont NH. Paddle around Lake   Tarleton and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Lake Tarleton State   Park and beach White Mountains   National Forest Optional put in at Lake Armington   Access Road in Piermont NH. Lake Tarleton   Dam Kingswood Camp

174) Kayaking on Thorndike Pond- in Jaffrey NH   - kayak trip done in October 2015 with 62 photos

Put in at Dublin Road   in Jaffrey NH. Paddle south and around   pond then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Monadnock State   Park Whittmoor Island - The   Monadnock Conservancy Mount Monadnock towers   on the western horizon. Beach for Jaffrey   residents. Thorndike   Pond Dam

175) Kayaking on Turkey Ponds- in Concord NH   - kayak trip done in July 2020 with 70 photos

Put in at dirt road off Clinton Street   / Route 13 in Concord NH. Paddle around Turkey   Ponds and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Susan McLane   Audubon Center

176) Kayaking on Todd Lake- in Newbury NH   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Route 103   in Newbury NH. Paddle around   Todd Lake. Enter Andrew Brook   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Todd Lake   Dam

177) Kayaking on Upper Ammonoosuc River- from Milan NH to Stark NH

Put in at West Milan Road   / Route 110 in Milan NH. Take out at Route 110   in Stark NH. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Stark Covered   Bridge Gord's Corner   Store Outfitter Water levels may be too   low from mid-summer.

178) Kayaking on Upper Ammonoosuc River- from Stark NH to Northumberland NH

Put in at Route 110   in Stark NH. Portage around 2   dams on river left. Take out at Brooklyn Street   in Northumberland NH. Estimated distance   = 8.5+ miles Stark   Bridge Groveton   Bridge Dams

179) Kayaking on Umbagog Lake- in Errol NH   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 81 photos

Put in at Umbabgog State Park   boat launch off Route 26 in Errol NH. Paddle north, circumnavigate Big Island   and return via Thurston Cove. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Umbagog State Park Umbagog National Wildlife   Refuge (NWR) Umbabog Lake Campgrounds Public beach

180) Kayaking on Wild Ammonoosuc River- from Wildwood NH to Bath NH

Put in at Lost River Rd   in Wildwood NH. Take out at Porter   Road in Bath NH. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Wildwood   Campground Swiftwater   Bridge Class II - III   rapids. Water may be too low   from mid-summer.

181) Kayaking on Winnepocket Pond- in Webster NH

Put in at White Plains Road   in Webster NH. Paddle around Winnepocket   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Lake Winnepocket   Dam "Winnepocket" means "where the   water flows out" in Abenaki.

182) Kayaking on Webster Lake- in Franklin NH

Put in at Webster Lake Road   in Franklin NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Legace Beach   rec area Webster Lake   Wildlife Area

183) Kayaking on Wheelwright Pond- in Lee NH

Put in inside preserve on   Clement Way in Lee NH. Paddle around Wheelwright   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.2 miles Alfred Durgin Preserve   (Lee Town Forest)

184) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesauke's Alton Bay- in Alton Bay NH

Put in at Route 11 town   ramp in Alton Bay NH. Paddle around Lake Winnipesaukee's   Alton Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Mount Major   State Forest Echo Point Boat Ramp   - alternate put in River Run Deli   - kayak rentals Harmony Park   - town beach

185) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee's Center Harbor- in Center Harbor NH   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Lake Street   in Center Harbor NH. Paddle around Winnipesaukee's   Center Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Leavitt Park Beach   - alternate put in Wild Meadow   Kayak rentals Islands are   private property.

186) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesauke around Long Island- in Moltonboro NH   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Long Island Road   in Moltonboro NH. Paddle around Long Island   and the smaller islands. Paddle to Braun   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 10+ miles Harrilla Landing   - alternate put in Long Island Town Beach   - resident sticker required Kona Wildlife   Area Islands' shores are   private property.

187) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee's Nineteenmile Bay- in Mirror Lake NH

Put in at Union Wharf on Route 109   in Mirror Lake NH. Paddle east to Long   Island beach. Paddle back around   islands and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6.5+ miles Public   beaches Long Island   Beach Ramp

188) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee around Cow Island- in Moltonborough NH

Put in at Long Island Road state   ramp in Moltonborough NH. Paddle north east   from launch. Paddle around Cow   Island and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Harilla Landing   Yatch Club Can land and hike   on Cow Island.

189) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesauke- in Gilford NH

Put in at town ramp on Dock   Road in Gilford NH. Paddle around the   islands and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7 to 8 miles Ellacoya State Park   - alternate put in Public   beaches Islands' shores are   private property.

190) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesauke from Weirs Beach- in Laconia NH   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Weirs Dock on Lakeside   Avenue in Laconia NH. Paddle north to Stonedam Island   then around Governors Island. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Weirs Beach and   Endicott Park Can land and hike   on Stonedam Island.

191) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesauke's Meredith Bay- from Meredith NH to Laconia NH   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at town ramp on Route 3   in Meredith NH. Take out at Weirs Docks on   Lakeside Ave in Laconia NH. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Weirs Beach at   Endicott Park Pinnacle Park Beach   - alternate put in EKAL Activity Center   - kayak rentals Spindle Point   Lighthouse

192) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee's Moltonboro Cove- in Moltonborough NH

Put in at State Landing Road   in Moltonborough NH. Paddle around Lake Winnipesaukee's   Moltonboro Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Lees Mill Ramp   - alternate put in Islands' shores are   private property.

193) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee's Winter Harbor- in Wolfeboro NH

Put in at Route 109 town   ramp in Wolfeboro NH. Paddle around Lake Winnepesaukee's   Winter Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Carry Beach   - alternate put in Libby Museum - a museum of   natural history Lakes Region Airport

194) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesauke around Rattlesnake Island- in Gilford NH

Put in at Route 11 park   ramp in Gilford NH. Paddle east around Rattlesnake   Island and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9+ miles Ellacoya State Park   - beach and rec area Islands' shores are   private property.

195) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee's Moltonboro Bay- in Center Tuftonboro Lake NH

Put in at Lake Road ramp   in Center Tuftonboro NH. Paddle around Lake Winnepesaukee's   Moltonboro Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Melvin Wharf   and Beach Islands' shores are   private property.

196) Kayaking on Lake Winnipesaukee's Wolfeboro Bay- in Wolfeboro NH

Put in at South Main Street /   Route 109 in Wolfeboro NH. Paddle around Wolfeboro   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Public   beaches McKinney   Park Islands' shores are   private property.

197) Kayaking on Lake Waukewan- in Meredith NH   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 93 photos

Put in at Waukewan Street   in Meredith NH. Paddle around Lake   Waukewan and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Optionally paddle into   Snake River marsh. Lake Waukewan   Dam Public   beach

198) Kayaking on Warner River- in Warner NH   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Riverside Lane   in Warner NH. Take out at Dustin Rd   in Warner NH. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Riverside   Park Covered   Bridge USGS Gauge best   when > 40 cfs Breached   dam

199) Kayaking on Warner River- in Waterloo District, Warner NH   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Newmarket Road by the   covered bridge in Warner NH. Paddle upstream on Warner   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Waterloo Covered   Bridge Waterloo   Dam

200) Kayaking on White Oak Pond- in Holderness NH   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Sheppard Hill Road   in Holderness NH. Paddle around pond   and return. Possibly chase inlet   to beaver dam. Estimated round trip distance   = 2 to 3 miles White Oak   Pond Dam Beaver   dam

201) Kayaking on Winnipesaukee River- below Lake Winnisquam in Belmont NH

Put in at Route 3 roadside   in Belmont NH. Paddle around Winnipesaukee   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Lochmere   Dam Winnisquam Marine   kayak rentals Brennick Lochmere   Archaeological Site

202) Kayaking on Winnipesaukee River and Silver Lake- in Northfield NH   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Shaker Road   in Northfield NH. Paddle upstream into   Winnepesaukee River. Paddle around Silver   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Lochmere   Dam Alternate put in at Silver Lake   Road in Belmont NH.

203) Kayaking on Winnipesaukee River- from Northfield NH to Tilton NH   - route scouted in with 14 photos

Put in at Shaker Road   in Northfield NH. Take out at Riverfront Park on   Main Street in Tilton NH. Estimated distance   = 2.1 miles Winnipesaukee   River Dam Class II-III rapids   on this route!

204) Kayaking on Winnisquam Lake- in Laconia NH

Put in at on Ahern Park Road   in Laconia NH. Paddle around Lake Winnisquam   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 12+ miles Ahern State   Park Winnisquam Marine   kayak rentals Public   beaches State   Forests

205) Kayaking on Warren Lake- in Alstead NH

Put in at Forest Road / Route 123   in Alstead NH. Paddle around Warren   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.7+ miles Lake Warren   Dam

206) Kayaking on Lake Wenthworth- in Wolfeboro NH

Put in at Crescent Lake Mast Landing   on Route 28 in Wolfeboro NH. Paddle around Lake   Wentworth and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Wolfboro Falls   Dam Can land on   20+ islands. Public   beaches

207) Kayaking on Wickwas Lake- in Meredith NH   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Chemung Road   in Meredith NH. Paddle around Wickwas   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2 to 3 miles Wickwas Lake   Dam Hamlin Recreation and   Conservation Area Chemung State   Forest

V. Kayaking Routes in Vermont, USA

1) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Alburg Passage- in North Hero VT

Put in at state ramp on Brige Road   in North Hero VT. Take out at Pelots Point Road   in North Hero VT. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Alburg Dunes   State Park

2) Kayaking on Amherst Lake and Black River- in Plymouth VT

Put in at Scout Camp Road   in Plymouth VT. Paddle east then north   into Black River. Continue upstream on Black   River and return. Paddle around Amherst   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Amherst Lake   Dam

3) Kayaking on Arrowhead Mountain Lake- in Fairfax VT   - route scouted in with 14 photos

Put in at Highbridge Road /   Route 104A in Fairfax VT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5 miles Arrowhead   Mountain Boats will be inspected for Quagga   and Zebra mussels before launch. Clark Falls Dam. Do   not get too close! Islands not shown   in map.

4) Kayaking on Averill Ponds- in Averill VT   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at ramp on Cottage Road   in Averill VT. Paddle around Great Averill   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles The Kingdom   State Forest Put in at Cowan Road for a   paddle at Little Averill Pond. Sandy beach

5) Kayaking on Barton River- from Orleans VT to Newport VT

Put in at Maple Street   in Orleans VT. Take out at Coventry Station   Road in Newport VT. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Class II-III rapids   on this route.

6) Kayaking on Battenkill River- from Arlington VT to Shushan NY

Put in at Batten Kill Road /   Route 313 in Arlington VT. Take out at Route 313   in Shushan NY. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Alternate take out   at Eagleville Road. West Arlington   Covered Bridge Arlington Rec   Park

7) Kayaking on Black River- in Perkinsville VT

Put in at Route 131 under power   lines in Perkinsville VT. Take out at Route 106   in Perkinsville VT. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Class I-II   rapids. Downer Covered   Bridge Water levels maybe   too low in summer.

8) Kayaking on Black River and North Springfield Lake- in Springfield VT

Put in at Reservoir Road   in Springfield VT. Paddle upstream on Black   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.8 miles North Springfield   Recreation Area Tolles   Dam North Springfield   Lake Dam Public   beach

9) Kayaking on Black River- in Springfield VT

Put in at Hoyt's Landing on Charlestown   Road in Springfield VT. Paddle upstream on Black   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.2+ miles Rapids The Fort at Number   4 Museum

10) Kayaking on Lake Bomoseen North Basin- in Castleton VT

Put in at Float Bridge   Road in Castleton VT. Paddle around north basin of   Bomoseen Lake and return. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Lake Bomoseen Campground   - canoe rentals available

11) Kayaking on Lake Bomoseen South Basin- in Castleton VT

Put in at Creek Road   in Castleton VT. Paddle around Lake Bomoseen   south basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Crystal   Beach Bomoseen State Park   - alternate put in spot Woodard   Marine

12) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Burlington Bay- in Burlington VT

Put in at Community Sailing Center   on Penny Lane in Burlington VT. Paddle around Burlington   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Waterfront   Park Leahy Center for   Lake Champlain North Beach   Park Perkins   Pier

13) Kayaking on Button Bay- in Vergennes VT

Put in at Button Bay Road   in Vergennes VT. Paddle around Button   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Button Bay   State Park Lake Champlain   Maritime Museum

14) Kayaking on Lake Carmi- in Franklin VT

Put in at Lake Road   in Franklin VT. Paddle around Lake Carmi   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 miles Lake Carmi State Park   beach and recreation area. Alternate put in   at state park. Lake Carmi State Park   campgrounds Kayak rentals available   at park rec area.

15) Kayaking on Clyde River- from West Charleston VT to Charleston VT

Put in at Ten Mile Square Road   in West Charleston VT. Take out at East Charleston Road   / Route 105 in Charleston VT. Estimated distance   = 7.5+ miles Clyde River   Recreation Alternate access at Center School   Road in Charleston VT.

16) Kayaking on Chittenden Reservoir- in Chittenden VT

Put in at Wildcat Road   in Chittenden VT. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 to 5 miles Chittenden   Dam Green   Mountains Alternate put in at Chittenden Dam   Access Road in Chittenden VT.

17) Kayaking on Lake Saint Catherine- in Poultney VT

Put in at West Lake Road   bridge in Wells VT. Paddle around lake   and return. Can paddle to   Little Lake. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Beach and   rec area Alternate put in at   state park ramp. Lake St. Catherine   State Park Boczek Marsh   Wildlife Area

18) Kayaking on Crystal Lake- in Barton VT

Put in at Bellwater Avenue   in Barton VT. Paddle around Crystal   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Crystal Lake State Park   - beach and rec area Pageant Park   - alternate put in Crystal Lake   Dam

19) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Converse Bay- in Charlotte VT   - route scouted in with 9 photos

Put in at Fishing Access Road   in Charlotte VT. Paddle around Converse   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Cedar   Beach Lake Champlain   Ferries

20) Kayaking on Dead Creek- in Vergennes VT

Put in at West Road   in Vergennes VT. Paddle upstream south to   Route 17 and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Dead Creek   Dam Alternate put in at NFH   off Jersey Street. Dead Creek Wildlife Management   Area (WMA) Boating not allowed in WMA   south of Route 17.

21) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Dillenbeck Bay- in Alburg VT

Put in at state ramp on Route 2   in Alburg VT. Paddle around Dillenbeck   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles North Hero   State Park Marsh area best   not to enter. Marina

22) Kayaking on Lake Dunmore- in Salisbury VT

Put in at Lake Dunmore Road   in Salisbury VT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 6 miles Lake Dunmore   Dam Branbury State Park and Beach   Kayak rentals available Green Mountains   State Forest Marina. Boat rentals   available. Can take a break   on island.

23) Kayaking on Lake Champlain and East Creek- in Orwell VT

Put in at Mt. Independence   Road in Orwell VT. Paddle around Mt. Independence   and enter East Creek. Paddle to end of   creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 10+/- miles Alternate put in at   Larrabees Point. Mt. Independence State Historic   Park and Museum East Creek   Wildlife Area Fort Ticonderoga   State Park

24) Kayaking on Lake Eligo- in Greensboro VT

Put in at Durkee Road off   Route 14 in Greensboro VT. Paddle to both ends   of lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Can beach and   picnic on island.

25) Kayaking on Lake Elmore- in Lake Elmore VT   - route scouted in with 11 photos

Put in at state park on Beach   Road in Lake Elmore VT. Paddle around   lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Elmore State Park rec area   - kayak rentals available Camp   grounds Can hike to Elmore   Mountain fire tower

26) Kayaking on Fairfield Pond- in Fairfield VT

Put in at Pond Road   in Fairfield VT. Paddle around Fairfield   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Fairfield Pond   Dam

27) Kayaking on Fairfield Swamp- in Fairfield VT

Put in at Route 36   in Fairfield VT. Paddle to northern end of Fairfield   Swamp and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5 miles

28) Kayaking on Lake Fairlee- in Fairlee VT   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at state ramp Route 244   in Fairlee VT. Paddle around Lake Fairlee   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Lake Fairlee   Dam Treasure Island   public beach

29) Kayaking on Gale Meadows Pond- in South Londonderry VT

Put in at Gale Meadow Road   in South Londonderry VT. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.7+ miles Outlet   dam Green Mountains   National Forest

30) Kayaking on Glen Lake- in Fair Haven VT

Put in at Moscow Road   in Fair Haven VT. Paddle around Glen   Lake and return. Estimated distance   = 3 miles Glen Lake   Dam Bomoseen   State Park

31) Kayaking on Lake Groton- at Boulder Beach State Park in Groton VT

Put in at Boulder Beach Rec Area   at Hoot-Holler Road in Groton VT. Paddle around Lake   Groton and return. Estimated distance   = 8 miles Lake Groton   Dam Boulder Beach Recreation Area   and public beach Kayak rentals   available Food Concession Groton State   Forest Big Deer State Park   and Campgound Stillwater Recreation   Area

32) Kayaking on Green River Reservoir- in Hyde Park VT   - kayak trip done in July 2013 with 105 photos

Put in at Green River Dam   Road in Hyde Park VT. Paddle around reservoir, upstream   to Green River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 to 7 miles Green River   Dam Green River Reservoir   State Park The shorelines are dotted   with primitive campgrounds. Reservoir has islands   and inlets to explore. Picnic / rest   areas

33) Kayaking on Rock River and Goose Bay- in Swanton VT

Put in at Spring Street /   Route 7 in Swanton VT. Paddle up on Rock   River and return. Paddle around Goose   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 to 7 miles Missisquoi National   Wildlife Refuge Big Marsh   Slough

34) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's The Gut- in Grand Isle VT

Put in at park beach on Route 2   in Grand Isle VT. Paddle around The Gut   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Knight Point   State Park Marinas

35) Kayaking on Harriman Reservoir- (aka Lake Whitingham) from Wilmington to Whitingham VT

Put in at Route 9   in Wilmington VT. Take out at Route 100   in Whitingham VT. Estimated distance   = 9+ miles Green Mountain Flagship Co.   - boat cruise and kayak rentals Harriman Reservoir   Dam Green Mountain   National Forest Wards Cove Beach   - alternate put in spot Reservoir can be busy with   powered boats and jetskis. Atherton Meadows   Wildlife Area Mount Mills boat ramp   and picnic area The Ledges - clothing   optional beach Medburyville Recreation   and picnic area

36) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Hawkins Bay- in Ferrisburgh VT   - kayak trip done in September 2014 with 98 photos

Put in at Hawkins Road   in Ferrisburgh VT. Paddle north and around   Hawkins Bay. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Kingsland Bay   State Park Alternate put in at South Road   in North Ferrisburgh VT. Optional paddle to South   and East Slang. Little Otter Creek Wildlife   Management Area (WMA)

37) Kayaking on Lake Hortonia- in Sudbury VT

Put in at Fishing Access Road   in Sudbury VT. Paddle around Lake   Hortonia and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Lake Hortonia   Dam Alternate put in at LHCS Road   in Orwell VT.

38) Kayaking on Hoosic River- from Pownal VT to Petersburgh NY

Put in at Furlong Road   in Pownal MA. Take out at County Road 96 (before Green   Road bridge) in Petersburgh NY. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Tannery   Dam Class II rapids - go middle   then bear far left

39) Kayaking on Lake Iroquois- in Barton VT

Put in at ramp off Beebe Lane   in Williston VT. Paddle around Lake Iroquois   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Town beach and recreation   area - fee$ apply Lake Iroquois   Dam

40) Kayaking on Island Pond- in Island Pond VT   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at state ramp on Ripple Cove off   Lake Shore Drive in Island Pond VT. Paddle around Island   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Brighton State   Park Pond named after this island   surrounded by a pond. Lakeside   Campground

41) Kayaking on Joe's Pond- in West Danville VT

Put in at Route 15 in   West Danville VT. Paddle around Joe's Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles West Danville   Number 15 Dam Alternate put in at Fitts Road   state boat ramp.

42) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Keeler Bay- in South Hero VT   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at state ramp on Route 2   in South Hero VT. Paddle around Keeler Bay   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Grand Isle   State Park

43) Kayaking on La Platte River- in Shelburne VT   - kayak trip done in September 2014 with 97 photos

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.

44) Kayaking on Lemon Fair River and Richville Pond- in Shoreham VT

Put in at Richville Road   in Shoreham VT. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Shoreham Covered   Bridge Richville Wildlife   Area Alternate put in at Shoreham   Depot Road.

45) Kayaking on Lamoille River- from Johnson VT to Jeffersonvile VT

Put in at Hog Back Road   in Johnson VT. Take out at Route 108   in Jeffersonville VT. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Ithiel   Falls Poland Covered   Bridge Alternate put in at Willow   Crossing on Route 15.

46) Kayaking on Lamoille River- from Jeffersonvile VT to Fairfax Falls VT   - route scouted in with 18 photos

Put in at Route 108   in Jeffersonville VT. Take out at Goosepond Rd   in Fairfax Falls VT. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Rapids Fairfax Falls   and Dam Vermont Canoe   and Kayak rentals

47) Kayaking on Lamoille River- in Fairfax VT   - route scouted in with 17 photos

Put in below Fairfax Falls at   Route 104 in Fairfax VT. Take out at Arrowhead Mountain Lake   on Route 104A in Fairfaxt VT. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Fairfax Falls   and Dam Alternate take out at   Georgia Mountain Rd. Milton   Dam

48) Kayaking on La Motte Passage- from Alburg VT to Isle La Motte VT

Put in at state ramp on West   Shore Road in Alburg VT. Take out at Access Road   in Isle La Motte VT. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles Alburg Dunes   State Park

49) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Malletts Bay- in Colchester VT   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at state ramp on Route 127 / West   Lakeshore Drive in Colchester VT. Paddle around Malletts   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Niquette Bay State   Park and beach Bayside   Park Marinas on   Mallets Bay

50) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Maquam Bay- in Swanton VT

Put in at state ramp on Hog Island   Road in Swanton VT. Paddle around Maquam Bay to   Cheney Point and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9+ miles Maquam   Bog Alternate put in at North End Road   in North Hero VT. Missisquoi National   Wildlife Refuge North Hero   State Park

51) Kayaking on Maidstone Lake- in Maidstone VT

Put in at Westside Lake   Road in Maidstone VT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Maidstone State Park   - beach and rec areas Maidstone State   Park campgrounds West Mountain   Wildlife Area

52) Kayaking on Lake Memphremagog- in Newport VT   - route scouted in with 17 photos

Put in at Fyle Drive   in Newport VT. Paddle around south east of Lake   Memphremagog and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles The Great Outdoors   kayak rental

53) Kayaking on Lake Marshfield- a.k.a. Mollys Falls Pond and Peacham Pond in Marshfield VT

Put in at Theodore Roosvelt Highway   / Route 2 in Marshfield VT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5 miles Lake Marshfield   Dam Optional destination: Peacham Pond.   Put in at Spur Road. Public beach New Discovery State   Park campgrounds Marshfield Town   Forest

54) Kayaking on Lake Morey- in Fairlee VT   - kayak trip done in October 2016 with 54 photos

Put in at Lake Morey Road   in Fairlee VT. Paddle around Lake   Morey and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Public   beach Lake Morey   Resort Hulber Outdoor Center -   ziplines and outfitter Fairlee Marine   kayak rentals

55) Kayaking on Lake Memphremagog South Bay- in Newport VT   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Coventry Street   in Newport VT. Paddle around South   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Can paddle upstream to   Black River marshes. Marinas "Memphremagog" is Abenaki   for “beautiful waters”.

56) Kayaking on Missisquoi River- in Swanton VT   - route scouted in with 17 photos

Put in at Main Street   in Swanton VT. Take out at Louie's Landing   on Route 78 in Swanton VT. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Swanton   Dam Big Marsh   Slough Missisquoi National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) "Missisquoi" is Abenaki for   "great grassy meadow". Fork right leads   to Goose Bay. Optionally paddle around   marsh and return.

57) Kayaking on Missisquoi River and Bay- in Swanton VT   - route scouted in with 16 photos

Put in at Louie's Landing on   Route 78 in Swanton VT. Paddle north downriver to   the Missisquoi River delta. Once on the bay, paddle   southwest to take out. Take out at Route 78   bridge in Swanton VT. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles "Missisquoi" is Abenaki for   "great grassy meadow". Mind the US-Canada   international border. Missisquoi National   Wildlife Refuge

58) Kayaking on North Hartland Lake- in North Hartland VT

Put in at North Hartland Dam Road   in North Hartland VT. Paddle to other end of North   Hartland Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles North Hartland   Lake Dam North Hartland Lake   Recreation Area Quechee   Gorge

59) Kayaking on Norton Pond- in Norton VT   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 78 photos

Put in at Norton Lake Fishing Access Road   off Route 114 in Norton VT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6 miles Norton Pond   Dam The Kingdom State Forest

60) Kayaking on Ompompanoosuc River- (aka "Pomp) in Norwich VT   - kayak trip done in October 2016 with 79 photos

Put in at Old Bridge Road   in Norwich VT. Paddle upstream on the   Pomp and return. Paddle downstream to CT   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Union Village Dam   Recreation Area Union Village   Dam Ompompanoosuc drains into CT   River under the railbridge.

61) Kayaking on Ottauquechee River- in Killington VT

Put in at Rabeck Mountain   Road in Killington VT. Take out at Mission Farm   Road in Killington VT. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Water maybe too   low in summer. Killington   Ski Area

62) Kayaking on Ottauquechee River- from Woodstock VT to Bridgewater VT

Put in at Mission Farm Road   in Killington VT. Take out at Gunderson Road   in Bridgewater VT. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Class I-II rapids   on this route. Water maybe too   low in summer. Killington   Ski Area

63) Kayaking on Ottauquechee River- from Bridgewater VT to Woodstock VT.

Put in at Gunderson Road   in Bridgewater VT. Take out at Woolen Mill Road   in Woodstock VT. Estimated distance   = 4.3 miles Class I-II rapids   on this route. Water levels maybe   too low in summer.

64) Kayaking on Ottauquechee River- in Woodstock VT

Put in at Woolen Mill Rd   in Woodstock VT. Take out at Route 4 behind   town hall in Woodstock VT. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Lincoln Covered   Bridge Mill Covered   Bridge Class I-II rapids here. Water   maybe too low in summer.

65) Kayaking on Otter Creek- from Middlebury VT to Vergennes VT

Put in at Quaker Village Road   in Middlebury VT. Take out at Main Street   in Vergennes VT. Estimated distance   = 10.5 miles Lemon Fair River enters   on river left. Alternate put in at Weybridge   Road / Route 23. Weybridge   Dam No. 9   Dam

66) Kayaking on Otter Creek- from Vergennes VT to Ferrisburgh VT

Put in at Main Street   in Vergennes VT. Take out at Fort Cassin Road   in Ferrisburgh VT. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Number 9   Dam Dead Creek enters   on river left.

67) Kayaking on Passumpsic River- from St. Johnsbury VT to Passumpsic VT

Put in at Arnold Park on Concord   Avenue in St. Johnsbury VT. Portage around dam on   river left (after I-91). Take out at Bridge Street   in Passumpsic VT. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Arnold Falls Dam Gage Dam Passumpsic Dam Passumpsic River   Outfitters

68) Kayaking on Passumpsic River- from Passumpsic VT to Barnet VT

Put in at Bridge Street   in Passumpsic VT. Take out at Comerford Dam Road   in Barnet VT. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Passumpsic   Dam Rapids Passumpsic River joins   the Connecticut River. Passumpsic River   Outfitters

69) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Pelots Bay and Carry Bay- in North Hero VT

Put in at Pelots Point Road   in North Hero VT. Paddle around Pelots Bay and   Carry Bay then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Alburg Dunes   State Park

70) Kayaking on Poultney River- in Fair Haven VT

Put in at Cogman Road   in Fair Haven VT. Take out at Galick Road   in Fair Haven VT. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Ward Marsh   Wildlife Area Whitehall   Marina

71) Kayaking on Lake Raponda- in Wilmington VT

Put in at Lake Raponda Road   in Wilington VT. Paddle to south end of Amherst   lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles

72) Kayaking on Lake Rescue and Echo Lake- in Ludlow VT

Put in at Fishing Access Road   in Ludlow VT. Paddle west and   into Black River. Continue upriver to Echo   Lake and return. Paddle around Lake   Rescue and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Amherst Lake   Dam Lake Rescue   Dam Camp Plymouth State   Park and beach.

73) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Sand Bar- aka "Great Back Bay" in Milton VT   - route scouted in with 15 photos

Put in at wildlife area on Route 2   in Milton VT. Paddle south along the   coast and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 miles Sand Bar State Park   - kayak rentals Can paddle under bridge   to north side of Route 2. Sand Bar Waterfowl   Managament Area (WMA)

74) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Shelburne Bay- in Shelburne VT   - kayak trip done in September 2014 with 97 photos

Put in at Bay Road   in Shelburne VT. Paddle around Shelburne   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Shelburne Bay   Park Red Rocks   Park Lake Champlain   Yatch Club Shelburne   Shipyard

75) Kayaking on Shelburne Pond- in Shelburne VT   - route scouted in with 14 photos

Put in at Pond Access Road   in Shelburne VT. Paddle around Shelburne   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Fast boats and jetskis   allowed here. Pond surrounded by cliffs   and limestone ledges. Watch out for harmless   water snakes on pond! Can explore marshy   inlets at north end.

76) Kayaking on Sadawga Lake- in Whitingham VT

Put in boat ramp at Sadawga   Lake Road in Whitingham VT. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5 miles "Floating island" - one of   only two in the world! Named after Indian chief that legend says,   swam under the entire "floating island".

77) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Saint Albans Bay- in St. Albans VT

Put in at Lake Road / Route 36   in Saint Albans VT. Paddle around Saint   Albans Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Saint Albans   Bay Park Kamp Kill Kare   State Park Can paddle to Burton   Island State Park.

78) Kayaking on Somerset Reservoir- in Somerset VT

Put in at Somerset Road   in Somerset VT. Paddle around Somerset   Reservoir and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 10 to 12 miles Picnic and   parking area Somerset Reservoir   Dam Green Mountain   National Forest Streeter Island   - has picnic area Coastline is pristine   and undeveloped.

79) Biking on Stowe Recreational Path- in Stowe VT   - kayak trip done in July 2013 with 94 photos

Start on Brooks Road   in Stowe VT. End parking lot behind church   on Maple Street in Stowe VT. Estimated distance   = 5.4 miles Brookdale Covered   Bridge Stowe Community   Church

80) Kayaking on Seymour Lake- in Morgan VT

Put in at Route 111 ramp   in Morgan VT. Paddle around Seymour   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Outlet   dam

81) Kayaking on Lake Champlain's Town Farm Bay- in Charlotte VT

Put in at Lanes Lane   in Charlotte VT. Paddle around Town Farm   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Point Bay   Marina Alternate put in at the   marina public access.

82) Kayaking on Wallace Pond- a.k.a. "Lac Wallace" in Canaan VT   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 70 photos

Put in at Lake Access Road   in Canaan VT. Paddle around Wallace Pond,   to Quebec QC and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Best not to land on Canada to avoid   attention of the border patrol.

83) Kayaking on Lake Willoughby- in Greensboro VT   - kayak trip done in July 2013 with 115 photos

Put in at south beach on   Route 6A in Westmore VT. Take out at north beach on   Route 16 in Westmore VT. Estimated round trip   distance = 11 miles Lake Willoughby   Dam Willoughby State   Forest Mount Pisgah   lakeside cliffs Westmore town ramp   - alternate put in spot West Cove Beach and "The Ledges"   - clothing optional

84) Kayaking on West River- from Newfane VT to Guilford VT

Put in at Radway Hill Road   in Newfane VT. Take out at Linden Street   in Guilford VT. Estimated distance   = 12 miles West Dummerston   Covered Bridge Alternate put in at Rock   River on Route 30. Rock River enters   from the west. This route has   Class II rapids. The Marina

85) Kayaking on White River- from Hancock VT to Rochester VT

Put in at the Hancock Overlook on   Route 100 in Hancock VT. Take out at Lions Park at Route 100 near   Beans Bridge Road in Rochester VT. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Water level maybe too   low from mid-summer. Green Mountain   National Forest

86) Kayaking on White River- from Rochester VT to Stockbridge VT

Put in at Route 100 at Beans   Bridge Road in Rochester VT. Take out at Peavine Park on   Pit Road in Stockbridge VT. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Green Mountain   National Forest White River West Branch   enters on river right. Water level maybe too   low from mid-summer.

87) Kayaking on White River- from Stockbridge VT to Bethel VT

Put in at Peavine Park on Pit   Road in Stockbridge VT. Tweed River enters   on river right. Take out at River Street   in Bethel VT. Estimated distance   = 10.5 miles Green Mountain   National Forest Water maybe too low   from mid-summer.

88) Kayaking on White River- in Bethel VT

Put in at River Street   in Bethel VT. Take out at Royalton Hill   Road in Bethel VT. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Water level maybe too   low from mid-summer. Best to paddle when   gauge height > 4 feet. Alternate put in   at Peavine Park.

89) Kayaking on White River- from Bethel VT to Sharon VT

Put in at Royalton Hill   Road in Bethel VT. Take out at Route 14   in Sharon VT. Estimated distance   = 6 miles First Branch White River   enters on left. Best to paddle when river   gauge height > 4 feet.

90) Kayaking on White River- from Sharon VT to White River Junction VT

Put in at Route 14 roadside   in Sharon VT. Take out at Recreation Drive   in White River Junction VT. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles White River Wildlife   Management Area Old breached dam. Watch   for concrete abutments. Portage on river right (east   bank) if necessary. The Sharon Academy   High School

91) Kayaking on White River- in White River Junction VT   - route scouted in with 18 photos

Put in at Recreation Drive in   White River Junction VT. Take out at Watson Park on Route 14 /   Main Street in White River Junction VT. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Alternate put in at White River   Lane in West Hartford VT. Class I-II rapids   on this route.

92) Kayaking on Wells River- in Wells River VT

Put in at Boltonville Road   in Wells River VT. Paddle up on Wells   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Boltonville   Dam Rapids

93) Kayaking on Williams River- from Chester VT to Bellows Falls VT

Put in at Green Mountain Turnpike   in Chester VT. Take out at Williams Road   in Bellows Falls VT. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Brockways   Mills Dam Williams River Middle Branch   enters from the west. Bartonsville Covered   Bridge Worralls Covered   Bridge

94) Kayaking on Lake Champlain and Wards Creek- in Addison VT

Put in at Pheasant Run   Lane in Addison VT. Paddle up into Wards   Creek and return. Paddle on Lake Champlain to   Chimney Point and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Chimney Point   State Park Chimney Point   Historic Museum

95) Kayaking on Wrightsville Reservoir- in Montpelier VT

Put in at ramp on Elmore Road   / Route 12 in Montpelier VT. Paddle north upstream to   waterfalls and return. Paddle around reservoir   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Wrightsville Beach and   Recreation Area Meadow Ridge Christmas   Tree Farm Wrightsville Reservoir   Dam Putnamville Falls

96) Kayaking on Winooski River- from Marshfield VT to Plainfield VT

Put in at School Street   in Marshfield VT. Take out at Martin Bridge on   Route 2 in Plainfield VT. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Onion River   Campground Rock   Garden Twinfield High School   - alternate take out River name from Abenaki   word meaning "wild onion". May not be runnable   during dry periods. Old School House   Common

97) Kayaking on Winooski River- from Plainfield VT to East Montpelier VT

Put in at Recreation Field Rd   in Plainfield VT. Take out at Codling Road   in East Montpelier VT. Estimated distance   = 12+ miles Coburn Road   Covered Bridge Kingsbury Branch enters   on river right. Main Street   Dam Alternate put in at Route 2   bridge in Plainfield VT. Alternate take out at   East Montpelier Village. Long rocky   sections Green Valley   Campground River name from Abenaki   word meaning "wild onion". Hidden   Dam

98) Kayaking on Winooski River- from Montpelier VT to Middlesex VT

Put in at Montpelier High School on   Bridge Street in Montpelier VT. Take out at Route 100B bridge   before dam in Middlesex VT. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Route 12   Dam Middlesex   Dam Class I-II   rapids River name came from Abenaki   word meaning "wild onion". Vermont State House   - guided tours available Route can be scratchy   in August / September. Dog River enters   on right. Hubbard   Park

99) Kayaking on Winooski River- from Middlesex VT to Waterbury VT

Put in Route 100B   in Middlesex VT. Take out at Waterbury Rec Field on   Winooski Street in Waterbury VT. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Hugo   Rapid Junkyard Rapids. Scout   first and may portage. Rapids at both   sides of island. Community Park   - alternate put in River name came from Abenaki   word meaning "wild onion". Mad River enters   on river left. Middlesex   Dam Putnam State   Forest

100) Kayaking on Winooski River- in Waterbury VT   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at River Road   in Waterbury VT. Take out before dam on Power Plant   Road in Waterbury VT. Portage 2,000+ feet from   river to parking lot. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Bolton Dam Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream   - factory tours available River name came fron Abenaki   word meaning "wild onion". Camel's Hump mountain and   state park on left horizon Little River enters   from right Little River   State Park

101) Kayaking on Winooski River- from Waterbury VT to Richmond VT   - kayak trip done in July 2013 with 103 photos

Put in below dam at Power Plant   Road in Waterbury VT. Take out at Bridge Street   in Richmond VT. Estimated distance   = 10.5 miles Class II Rapids. Scout from left   shore and portage if necessary. Alternate put in   at River Road. Alternate take out at   Cochran Road Bridge. Huntington River enters   on river left. Richmond Floodplain   Preserve River name came from Abenaki   word meaning "wild onion". Bolton   Dam

102) Kayaking on Winooski River- from Richmond VT to Essex Junction VT

Put in at Bridge Street   in Richmond VT. Take out before dam at Mill Street   in Essex Junction VT. Estimated distance   = 11.5 miles Essex   Dam River name came fron Abenaki   word meaning "wild onion". Picnic and   rest area

103) Kayaking on Winooski River- from Essex VT to Winooski VT

Put in behind power station   off Route 2A in Essex VT. Take out at Berard Drive   in Winooski VT. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Rapids below   put in. River splits around an   island. Take right. Essex   Dam Alternate put in at Muddy Brook   Park on River Cove Road. River name from Abenaki   meaning "wild onion". Lime Kiln   Gorge Woodside   Park Long rocky stretch   past Muddy Brook. Winooski   Gorge Dam

104) Kayaking on Winooski River- from Winooski VT to Colchester VT   - route scouted in with 13 photos

Put in at West Canal   Street in Winooski VT. Take out at Colchester Point on   Windemere Way in Colchester VT. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Ethan Allen   Homestead Winooski   Dam River name from Abenaki   meaning "wild onion".

105) Kayaking on Waterbury Reservoir- from Stowe VT to Waterbury Center VT   - kayak trip done in July 2013 with 67 photos

Put in at Little River on Cottonbrook   Road in Stowe VT. Take out at Blush Hill Road   in Waterbury Center VT. Estimated distance   = 3.5 miles Waterbury   Dam Alternate put in at Little River State   Park ramp in Waterbury VT. Waterbury Center   State Park Little River   State Park Public   beaches Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream   - factory tours available Southern arms can be busy   with powered boats. Umiak Outfitters   kayak rentals

VI. Kayaking Routes in Maine, USA

1) Kayaking on Twentyfive Mile Stream- in Burnham ME

Put in at Prairie Road   in Burnham ME. Take out at Troy Road   in Burnham ME. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Class I-II rapids   on this route Class III rapids   below takeout.

2) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from village of Gilead in Bethel ME to West Bethel ME

Put in at Gilead Bridge on Bridge Street   at village of Gilead in Bethel ME. Take out at Newt's Landing   in West Bethel ME. Estimated distance   = 6.4 miles White Mountains   National Forest Pleasant River enters   on river right.

3) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from West Bethel ME to Hanover ME

Put in at Newt's Landing   in West Bethel ME. Take out at Moran's Landing   in Hanover ME. Estimated distance   = 10+ miles Rapids Davis Park   boat ramp Bethel Outdoor   Adventures White Mountains   National Forest

4) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- in Hanover ME

Put in at Moran's Landing on Main Street   / Route 2 in Hanover ME. Take out at town center on Main Street   / Route 2 in Hanover ME. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Bear River   Rip

5) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Hanover ME to Rumford ME

Put in at town center on Main Street   / Route 2 in Hanover ME. Take out at Route 2   in Rumford ME. Estimated distance   = 9.5 miles Rumford Falls   Dams Ellis River enters   on river left.

6) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Mexico ME to Dixfield ME

Put in at Riverside Avenue   in Mexico ME. Take out at Dixfield Verso on Canton   Point Road in Dixfield ME. Estimated distance   = 9.3 miles Rumford Falls   Dam

7) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Dixfield ME to Jay ME

Put in at Dixfield Verson on Canton   Point Road in Dixfield ME. Take out before dam at Intervale Road   / Route 40 in Jay ME. Estimated distance   = 10+ miles Riley   Dam

8) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Livermore Falls ME to Turner ME

Put in at ramp on Foundry Road   in Livermore Falls ME. Take out at Twin Bridges on   Route 219 in Turner ME. Estimated distance   = 12 miles Livermore Falls   Dam Rapids

9) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- in Turner ME

Put in at Twin Bridges on   Route 219 in Turner ME. Take out at Central Bridge Road   ramp in Turner ME. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Rapids Alternate put in at Freeman's   Landing on River Road.

10) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Turner ME to Greene ME

Put in at Central Bridge Road   ramp in Turner ME. Paddle to Gulf Island Pond   and return to take out. Take out at River Road   in Greene ME. Estimated distance   = 8.5 miles Dam

11) Kayaking on Androscoggin Lake- in Wayne ME

Put in at town ramp on Main St.   / Route 133 in Wayne ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 8 to 10 miles Dead River   Dam Can picnic on   Norris Island. Androscoggin   Yatch Club Pocasset Lake is   private property. Bracket-Longley Rare   Plant Habitat Can beach and hike on   Perkins Woods Preserve Dead River   Delta Marsh

12) Kayaking on Annabessacook Lake- in Monmouth ME

Put in at Waugan Road   in Monmouth ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7 to 8 miles Augusta West   Kampground Lake name means "smooth   water at outlet". Collins Boat Rentals   - kayak rentals

13) Kayaking on Attean Pond- in Jackman ME   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 63 photos

Put in at boat ramp at end of Attean Road   in Jackman ME. Paddle south along the   eastern coast and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6 miles Pretty   rocks

14) Kayaking on Lake Auburn- in Auburn ME

Put in at Turner Road /   Route 4 in Auburn ME. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 7 to 8 miles Swimming on lake   not allowed.

15) Kayaking on Northern Aziscohos Lake- in Andover ME   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 93 photos

Put in at Bose Buck Road off Parmachenee   Road in Andover ME. Paddle around northern Aziscohos   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6 miles Permission from Bosebuck Mountain   Camps required to launch. Bosebuck Mountain Camps   cabins and campgrounds

16) Kayaking on Beech Hill Pond- in Otis ME

Put in at West Shore Road   in Otis Desert ME. Paddle around Beech Hill   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Dunn   Beach

17) Kayaking on Long Pond of Belgrade Lakes- in Mount Vernon ME

Put in at Castle Island Road   in Mount Vernon ME. Take out before dam at Wings Mills   Road in Mount Vernon ME. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Great Pond   Dam Belgrade Canoe   and Kayaks Belgrade Boat Rentals   - kayaks and canoes Great Pond   Marina Long Pond   Dam

18) Kayaking on Belgrade Stream- from Mount Vernon ME to Belgrade ME   - kayak trip done in July 2022 with 83 photos

Put in at Bartlett Road   in Mount Vernon ME. Take out at Hayden Park on   Augusta Rd in Belgrade ME. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Long Pond   Dam Belgrade Canoe   and Kayaks Belgrade Boat Rentals   - kayaks and canoes

19) Kayaking on Brassua Lake- in Rockwood ME   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 52 photos

Put in at boat ramp off Jackman Road   / Route 15 in Rockwood ME. Paddle along western coast   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles The part of Brassua Lake shown in this map   is about 1/10th of the whole lake.

20) Kayaking on Camden Harbor- in Camden ME   - kayak trip done in June 2021 with 48 photos

Put in at Bay View Street public   beach in Camden ME. Paddle around Camden   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Laite Memorial   Beach Curtis Island   Lighthouse

21) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Kingfield ME to New Portland ME

Put in at Main Street   in Kingfield ME. Take out at Wire Bridge Road   in New Portland ME. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Kingfield   Dam Class I-II rapids Best to paddle when gauge   flow is 500 to 1500 cfs. Water level usually too   low in the summer. Stanley   Museum

22) Kayaking on Cathance Lake- in Dennysville ME

Put in at Route 191 ramp   in Dennysville ME. Paddle around Cathance   Lake and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 6 to 8 miles Sunrise Expeditions   - outfitters

23) Kayaking on Cobbosseecontee Lake North Bay- in Winthrop ME

Put in at Turtle Run Road off   Route 202 in Winthrop ME. Paddle around northern   half of lake and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 8 to 10 miles Ladies Delight   Lighthouse Lake can be busy with   powered boats. Can explore islands   and coves. Augusta Golf   Club Hodgdon Island   Preserve

24) Kayaking on Cobboseecontee Stream Reservoir- in West Gardiner ME

Put in at Collins Mills Road above   dam in West Gardiner ME. Paddle north upstream   to dam and return. Estimated roundtrip   distance = 5+ miles Cobboseecontee   Lake Dam Collins   Dam

25) Kayaking on Cobbosseecontee Lake South Bay- in Monmouth ME

Put in at Launch Driver off   Route 135 in Monmouth ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 8+ miles Lake can be busy   with powered boats. Collins Boat Rentals   - kayak rentals

26) Kayaking on Cobboseecontee Stream- from West Gardiner ME to Gardiner ME

Put in at Collins Mills Road below   dam in West Gardiner ME. Turn left north-east   at Pleasant Pond. Take out at Route 9 before   dam in Gardiner ME. Estimated distance   = 10+ miles Collins   Dam New Mills   Dam

27) Kayaking on Chain Lakes- from Chain of Ponds ME to Eustis ME

Put in at Natanis Point Road   in Chain of Ponds ME. Take out at The Arnold Trail   / Route 27 in Eustis ME. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Chain Lakes   Dam Natanis Point Campground   - shuttle service available Kibby Mountain   Windmills

28) Kayaking on China Lake West Basin- in Vassalboro ME

Put in at Main Street / Route 32   ramp in Vassalboro ME. Paddle around China Lake   west basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles China Lake   Dam outlet

29) Kayaking on Cathance River- in Bowdoinham ME

Put in at town landing on River   Road in Bowdoinham ME. Paddle upstream on Cathance   River to the falls and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7.5 miles Best to start trip 2 hours+   before high tide. Cathance River   Falls

30) Kayaking on Cochnewagon Lake- in Monmouth ME

Put in at Beach Road   in Monmouth ME. Paddle around Cochnewagon   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Cochnewagon Lake   Dam

31) Kayaking on Chickawaukie Pond- in Rockport ME

Put in at Lakeview Drive / Route 17   in Rockland ME. Paddle around Chickawaukie   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Chickawaukie   Pond Dam Chickawaukie Recreation   Area

32) Kayaking on Damariscotta Lake North Basin- in Jefferson ME

Put in at State Park Road   in Jefferson ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Can paddle into   Davis Stream. Damariscotta Lake   State Park

33) Kayaking on Echo Lake- in Mt Vernon ME

Put in at Pond Road   in Mt Vernon ME. Paddle around Echo   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7.5+ miles Taylor Pond   Dam Echo Lake   Dam

34) Kayaking on Eagle Lake- in Bar Harbor ME

Put in at Eagle Lake Road / Route 102   in Bar Harbor ME. Paddle around Eagle   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.7 miles Eagle Lake   Dam Acadia National Park Park Headquarters Cadillac   Mountain

35) Kayaking on Embden Pond- in Embden ME

Put in at Mill Street   in Embden ME. Paddle around Embden Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6.5+ miles

36) Kayaking on Echo Lake- in Mount Desert ME

Put in at Route 102   in Mount Desert ME. Paddle around Seal Cove   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles Acadia National   Park Echo Lake   Beach Echo Lake   Dam

37) Kayaking on Flagstaff Lake- western section from Route 27 in Eustis ME

Put in at The Arnold Trail / Route 27   near Vaughn Road in Eustis ME. Paddle northeast to boat   ramp and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7 to 8 miles Cathedral Pines   Campground Flagstaff Boat Ramp Bigelow Boat Ramp Bigelow Preserve

38) Kayaking on Flagstaff Lake- from Flagstaff launch in Eustis ME

Put in at Flagstaff Road off   Route 27 in Eustis ME. Paddle northeast and around   the lake tnen return. Estimated round trip distance   = 8 to 10 miles Bigelow   Preserve

39) Kayaking on Flagstaff Lake- in the village of Dead River in West Forks ME

Put in at Bog Brook Road   in West Forks ME. Paddle north along   the east coast. Take out at Gateway Drive   in West Forks ME. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Bigelow   Preserve Flagstaff Lake   Dam outlet

40) Kayaking on Flagstaff Lake- eastern section in West Forks ME

Put in at Round Barn Lane off East   Flagstaff Road in West Forks ME. Paddle northwest and around   Flagstaff Lake then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+/- miles. Bigelow   Preserve Dead River Boat Ramp   - alternate put in spot

41) Kayaking on First Roach Pond- in Kokadjo ME   - route scouted in with 11 photos

Put in at Lily Bay Road   in Kokadjo ME. Paddle around western haf   of pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 6 miles First Roach   Pond Dam Northern Pine Lodge   kayak rentals

42) Kayaking on Gassabias Lake- in Aurora ME

Put in at ramp off 32-00-0 Road   in Aurora ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 5 to 6 miles Lake name means   "little clear water".

43) Kayaking on Graham Lake and Union River- from Mariaville to Ellsworth, ME

Put in at town landing on Morrison   Farm Road in Mariaville ME. Take out at Patriot Road   in Ellsworth ME. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Graham Lake   Dam Green Lake National   Fish Hatchery Jesse Beach Fletchers   Landing

44) Kayaking on Lake Hebron- in Monson ME

Put in at Hebron Street ramp next   to Post Office in Monson ME. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles

45) Kayaking on Jordan Lake- in Seal Harbor ME

Put in at Park Loop Road   in Seal Harbor ME. Paddle around Jordan   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Acadia National   Park

46) Kayaking on Kennebago River- from Andover ME to Rangeley ME

Put in at Kennebago River Road   in Andover ME. Take out at Wilsons Mills Road   / Route 16 in Rangeley ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles River's Edge Sport - shuttle and   kayak rentals in Oquossoc village

47) Kayaking on Keoka Lake- in Waterford ME

Put in at town beach on Waterford Road   (Routes 35 and 37) in Waterford ME. Paddle around Keoka   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.2+ miles Keoka Lake   Dam

48) Kayaking on Kingsbury Pond- in Kingsbury ME   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Route 16   in Kingsbury ME. Paddle around Kingsbury   Pond and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 3.5+ miles Rest   Area

49) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Caratunk ME to Moscow ME

Put in at public launch on   Route 201 in Caratunk ME. Take out at public launch on   Route 201 in Moscow ME. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Adventure Bound Downeast   - adventre center and outfitters Old Canada Road / Route 201 is a   designated "National Scenic Byway".

50) Kayaking on Kennebec River and Wyman Lake- from Moscow ME to Bingham ME   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at public boat launch on   Route 201 in Moscow ME. Take out at Pleasant Ridge Road   boat launch in Bingham ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Wyman   Dam Old Canada Road / Route 201 is a   designated "National Scenic Byway".

51) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Bingham ME to Solon ME   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Lander Avenue town   launch in Bingham ME. Take out at Kennebec Valley Trail   from Falls Road in Solon ME. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Williams   Dam Old Canada Road / Route 201 is a   designated "National Scenic Byway".

52) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Embden ME to Anson ME

Put in at Route 16 roadside near   Solon bridge in Embden ME. Take out at North Anson landing on   Madison Avenue in Anson ME. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Williams   Dam Old Canada Road / Route 201 is a   designated "National Scenic Byway".

53) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Anson ME to Madison ME

Put in at North Anson landing on   Madison Avenue in Anson ME. Take out at Nathan Street   in Madison ME. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Anson   Dam

54) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Anson ME to Norridgewock ME

Put in at Arnold Lane (continue   on rough road) in Anson ME. Take out at Oosoola Park on   Route 2 in Norridgewock ME. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Anson   Dam Oosoola   Park

55) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Norridgewock ME to Skowhegan ME   - kayak trip done in June 2022 with 76 photos

Put in at Oosoola Park ramp on   Route 2 in Norridgewock ME. Take out at foot bridge behind church   on Weston Ave. in Skowhegan ME. Estimated distance   = 4.8 miles Weston   Dam Oosoola   Park

56) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Skowhegan ME to Fairfield ME

Put in at Canaan Street ramp   in Skowhegan ME. Take out at Hinckley ramp on   Route 23 in Fairfield ME. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Weston   Dam

57) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Fairfield ME to Shawmut ME   - kayak trip done in July 2022 with 45 photos

Put in at Hinckley ramp on   Route 23 in Fairfield ME. Take out before dam at Kennebec   Street in Shawmut ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Shawmut   Dam

58) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Shawmut ME to Fairfield ME   - kayak trip done in July 2022 with 45 photos

Put in below dam at Kennebec   Street in Shawmut ME. Take out at Water Street   in Fairfield ME. Estimated distance   = 3 miles Shawmut   Dam Waterville Dam 2 miles   downriver (not in map)

59) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Waterville ME to Sidney ME   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in below dam at Water Street   in Waterville ME. Take out at Recreation Drive   in Sidney ME. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Waterville   Dam Waterville boat ramp   - alternate put in Best to start at high   tide or soon after.

60) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Sidney ME to Augusta ME   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Recreation Drive   in Sidney ME. Take out at Canal Street   in Augusta ME. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Best to start at high   tide or soon after.

61) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Augusta ME to Gardiner ME   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Canal Street   in Augusta ME. Take out at Water Street   in Gardiner ME. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Best to start at high   tide or soon after.

62) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Gardiner ME to Richmond ME

Put in at Water Street ramp   in Gardiner ME. Take out at Front Street   ramp in Richmond ME. Estimated distance   = 11 miles Best to start just   before high tide.

63) Kayaking on Kezar Lake- in Lovell ME

Put in at Lovell Landing   Road in Lovell ME. Take out at Town Beach   Road in Lovell ME. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Lake Kezar   Marina Kezar Lake   Dam

64) Kayaking on Kezar Lake's Lower Bay- in Lovell ME

Put in at Town Beach   Road in Lovell ME. Paddle south then east   and around Lower Bay. Paddle up on the Sucker   Brook inlet and return. Paddle down on the south   outlet and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Lake Kezar Marina Beaver dams Lake Kezar Dam

65) Kayaking on Little Big Wood Pond- in Jackman ME

Put in at Gander Brook   Road in Jackman ME. Paddle around Little Big   Wood Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Possibly chase stream   when runnable. Burnt Jacket Mountain   on western horizon.

66) Kayaking on Long Pond- from Mount Desert to Southwest Harbor, ME

Put in at Pretty Marshall Road /   Route 102 in Mount Desert ME. Take out at Long Pond Road   in Southwest Harbor ME. Estimated distance   = 3.7 miles Acadia National   Park

67) Kayaking on Magalloway River- from Errol ME to Errol NH   - route scouted in with 18 photos

Put in at Bennett Road off   Route 16 bridge in Errol ME. Take out at NWR office   on Route 16 in Errol NH. Estimated distance   = 9+ miles Aziscohos Lake   Dam Umbagog National Wildlife   Refuge (NWR) Visitor Center Alternate take out at   Route 16 in Errol NH. Bennett Covered   Bridge Umbagog National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR)

68) Kayaking on Maranacook Lake North Basin- in Readfield ME

Put in at Route 41 / Winthrop Road   in Readfield ME. Paddle around Maranacook Lake   north basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles

69) Kayaking on Maranacook Lake South Basin- in Winthrop ME

Put in at Bowdowin Street   in Winthrop ME. Paddle north and around   pond then return. Estimated round trip distance   = 7 to 8 miles Maranacook Lake   Upper Dam

70) Kayaking on Fourth Machias Lake- in Princeton ME

Put in at ramp off Wabassus   Road in Princeton ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Camp   ground Ecological   Reserve

71) Kayaking on Meganticook Lake- in Camden ME

Put in at Route 50 / Turnpike   Drive in Camden ME. Paddle around Meganticook   Lake and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 10 to 12 miles Fernald's Neck   Preserve Alternate put in / take out   at Norton Pond Road. Bennet's Cove beach   and recreation area Camden Hills   State Park Maiden's   Cliff

72) Kayaking on Millinocket Lake- in Millinocket ME

Put in at Baxter Park Road   in Millinocket ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9+- miles Millinocket   Lake Dam "Millinocket" means "land   of many islands". Mount Katahdin towers   on northwest horizon.

73) Kayaking on Moosehead Lake Above the East Outlet- in Moosehead ME   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 105 photos

Put in at Wilsons Cottages   launch in Moosehead ME. Paddle north along the   coast and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Optionally paddle   east and return. East Outlet Dam   Do not approach. Launch is for Wilsons   Cottages guests only.

74) Kayaking on Moosehead Lake- in Greenville ME   - kayak trip done in July 2022 with 71 photos

Put in at Kelly's Landing on   Route 6 in Greenville ME. Paddle around West Cove   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 3 to 5 miles

75) Kayaking on Moosehead Lake and Hiking on Mount Kineo- in Rockwood ME   - route scouted in with 54 photos

Put in at Kineo dock   in Rockwood ME. Paddle to Mount Kineo and land   near the hiking trailhead. Hike to the summit of   Mount Kineo (3 hours). Paddle back to   Rockwood ME. Estimated round trip paddling   distance = 2+ miles Ferry from Rockwood to   Mount Kineo available. Nice vista of Moosehead Lake on   the summit of Mount Kineo. Mount Kineo   Golf Course

76) Kayaking on Messalonskee Lake- from Belgrade ME to Oakland ME   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at Augusta Road   in Belgrade ME. Take out at Old Belgrade   Avenue in Oakland ME. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Messalonskee   Dam Alternate access at Hosta   Lane in Sydney ME. Belgrade Boat Rentals   - kayaks and canoes Belgrade Canoe   and Kayaks Lake name Abenaki   for "white clay".

77) Kayaking on Mountain View- in Greenville ME   - route scouted in with 6 photos

Put in at pond ramp off Route 15   in Greenville ME. Paddle up aound Mountain   View Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Mountains on   western horizon. Mountain View   Pond Ramp

78) Kayaking on Lake Moxie- in West Forks ME   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at Lake Moxie Road   in West Forks ME. Paddle around Lake   Moxie and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 6 miles Lake Moxie   Dam Map shows only a third   of the whole Lake Moxie. C. Moxie Gore   Outfitters

79) Kayaking on Nahmakanta Lake- in Millinocket ME

Put in at Nahmakanta Stream Road   off Jo-Mary Road in Millinocket ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9 miles Nahmakanta Lake   Camps and cabins Access to lake is via 20+ miles   of dirt road from Kokadjo ME. "Nahmakanta" from Abenaki   meaning "many fish". Nahmakanta   Reservation Lakeside   campgrounds

80) Kayaking on Northeast Creek- in Bar Harbor ME

Put in at Bar Harbor Road /   Route 3 in Bar Harbor ME. Paddle upcreek on Northeast   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles

81) Kayaking on Lake Onawa- at Village of Onawa in Guilford ME

Put in at Boat Landing   Road in Guilford ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance 8 +/- miles Borestone Mountain   Sanctuary Dam "Onawa" from Chippewa   meaning "awake". Onawa   Trestle

82) Kayaking on Panther Pond- in Raymond ME

Put in at Crescent Lake on Webb Mills   Road / Route 85 in Raymond ME. Paddle downstream   on Tenney River. Paddle around Panther   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9+ miles Foot bridge over the mouth   of Tenny River. Raymond town ramp   on Jordan Bay

83) Kayaking on Parlin Pond- in Jackman ME   - route scouted in with 5 photos

Put in at Route 201   in Jackman ME. Paddle around Parlin Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Old Canada Road / Route 201 is a   designated "National Scenic Byway".

84) Kayaking on Lower Patten Pond- in Ellsworth ME

Put in next to dam off North Bend   Road in Ellsworth ME. Paddle around Lower Patten   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Patten Pond   Dam Patten Pond Camping   Resort

85) Kayaking on Penobscot River- in Medway ME

Put in at Pine Grove Campground on   Grindstone Road in Medway ME. Take out at boat launch on Recreation   Road in Medway ME. Estimated distance   = 4 miles

86) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Medway ME to Mattawamkeag ME

Put in at Recreation Road   in Medway ME. Take out at road side before dam on   Medway Road in Mattawamkeag ME. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Mattaseunk   Dam

87) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Mattawamkeag ME to Winn ME

Put in below dam on Medway   Road in Mattawamkeag ME. Take out at boat launch on   Military Road in Winn ME. Estimated distance   = 9.5 miles Mattaseunk   Dam Mattawamkeag River enters   on river left. Five Island Rapids   Class I-II

88) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Winn ME to Chester ME

Put in at town boat launch on   Military Road in Winn ME. Take out at boat launch on North   Chester Road in Medway ME. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Sebonibus Rapids   Class I-II

89) Kayaking on Penobscot River- in Chester ME

Put in at boat launch on North   Chester Road in Chester ME. Take out at Loop Road   in Chester ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Medunkeunk Landing   Campgrounds

90) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Chester ME to Lincoln ME

Put in at campgrounds landing   Loop Road in Chester ME. Take out boat launch on   Route 2 in Lincoln ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Medunkeunk Landing   Campgrounds "Medunkeunk" means "quick drop"   referring to waterfall upstream.

91) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Lincoln ME to Howland ME

Put in at public launch on West   Broadway Road in Lincoln ME. Take out at Mohawk Campsite off   Mattmiscontis Road in Howland ME. Estimated distance   = 3.7+ miles Mohawk Rapids   Class I-II Mohawk   Campsite

92) Kayaking on Penobscot River- in Howland ME

Put in at Mohawk Campsite launch off   Mattmiscontis Road in Howland ME. Take out at launch on Penobscot   Avenue in Howland ME. Estimated distance   = 4 miles West Enfield   Dam Merrill Brook   Cabins Campsite

93) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Howland ME to Passadumkeag ME

Put in at Veterans Memorial Park on   Country Road in Howland ME. Take out at boat launch on Main Road   / Route 2 in Passadumkeag ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Piscataquis River   Dam

94) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Passadumkeag ME to Greenbush ME

Put in at public launch on Main Road   / Route 2 in Passadumkeag ME. Take out at public launch on   Route 2 in Greenbush ME. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Sugar   Island

95) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Brewster ME to Hampden ME

Put in at Main Road / Route 2   in Passadumkeag ME. Take out at Marina Road   in Hampden ME. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Treat Falls Rapids - Class III at low   tide; smooth water at high tide Best to start at or just   before high tide.

96) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Hampden ME to Orrington ME

Put in at Marina Road   in Hampden ME. Take out at Blake Road   in Orrington ME. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Best to start trip   at high tide.

97) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Orrington ME to Frankfort ME

Put in at Blake Road   in Orrington ME. Take out at Bangor Road /   Route 1A in Frankfort ME. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Best to start trip   at high tide.

98) Kayaking on Penobscot River- from Frankfort ME to Stockton Springs ME

Put in at Bangor Road /   Route 1A in Frankfort ME. Take out at Ferry Road   in Stockton Springs ME. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Best to start   at high tide. Fort   Knox

99) Kayaking on Pierce Pond- in Pierce Pond ME

Put in at Cobbs Camp Road   in Pierce Pond ME. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 10 to 12 miles. Pierce Pond Mountain   and Hedhehog Mountain.

100) Kayaking on Pushaw Lake- in Orono ME

Put in at Gould Road off   Essex Street in Orono ME. Paddle around Pushaw   Lake and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 12 to 14 miles Pushaw Lake   Campground Lucky Landing Marina   and Seaplane Base Hirundo Wildlife   Refuge Public beach and   picnic area

101) Kayaking on Pennesseewassee Lake- a.k.a. "Norway Lake" in Norway ME

Put in at Waterford Road /   Route 118 in Norway ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 8 to 9 miles Pennesseewassee   Lake Dam Norway Lake   Marina Lake name means   "sweet water". Roberts Farm   Preserve Pennesseewassee   LakePark

102) Kayaking on Quantabacook Lake- in Searsmont ME

Put in at Bryant Drive off   Route 3 in Searsmont ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Outlet   Dam Ruffingham Meadow   Wildlife Area

103) Kayaking on Ragged Lake- in Greenville ME

Put in at Bucknell Road off Sias   Hill Road in Franklin ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 8 to 10 miles Big Spencer and Little   Spencer Mountains

104) Kayaking on Rangeley Lake- in Rangeley ME

Put in at Carry Road /   Route 4 in Rangeley ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 8 to 10 miles Rangeley Lake State Park   - alternate put in spot Can explore   Hunter Cove. Public   beach Saddleback Marina   - kayak rentals Hunter Cove Wildlife   Sanctuary Lakeside Park at City Cove   - alternate put in spot River's Edge Sport   - kayak rentals Ecopelagicon   - kayak rentals

105) Kayaking on Rockport Harbor- in Rockport ME

Put in at Marine Park on Pascal   Avenue in Rockport ME. Paddle around Rockport   Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 5 miles Rockport Marine   Park Harbor can be busy   with marine traffic. Indian Island Lighthouse   - private Walker   Park

106) Kayaking on Lake Sebasticook Lake- in Newport ME

Put in at Elm Street   in Newport ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 8 to 10 miles Dam Can paddle 2+ miles upstream into   Sebasticook River East Branch. Sebasticook Lake   Campgrounds

107) Kayaking on Lake Seboeis- in Millinocket ME

Put in at the state boat ramp on West   Sebois Road in Millinocket ME. Paddle south into   Sebois Lake. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 10 to 12 miles

108) Kayaking on South Branch Lake- at the village of Sebois in Howland ME

Put in at Lake Road ramp at village   of Sebois in Howland ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+/- miles South Branch   Lake Camps

109) Kayaking on Sebasticook River- from Benton ME to Winslow ME

Put in at Brimstone Hill Road   below dam in Benton ME. Take out at Fort Halifax park on   Halifax Street in Winslow ME. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Benton Falls   Dam

110) Kayaking on Scammon Pond and Molasses Pond- in Franklin ME

Put in at Sugar Hill Road   in Franklin ME. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Scammon   Pond Dam Lyle Frost   Wildlife Area Put in at Sugar Hill Road for a   trip around Molasses Pond.

111) Kayaking on Seal Cove Pond- in Seal Cove ME

Put in at Seal Cove Pond Road   in Seal Cove ME. Paddle around Seal Cove   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Acadia National   Park

112) Kayaking on Sebec Lake- in Dover-Foxcroft ME

Put in at state park on Peaks-Kenny   Road in Dover-Foxcroft ME. Paddle around western basin   of Sebec Lake and return. Estimated distance   = 10 to 12 miles Peaks-Kenny State Park beach   and picnic area - fee applie$ Alternate put in at   Greely Landing. Borestone Mountain on   the northeast horizon Earley Falls Norwood Castle

113) Kayaking on Sebec Lake- from Dover-Foxcroft ME to Sebec ME

Put in at Greeley Landing Road   in Dover-Foxcroft ME. Take out at Cove Road   in Sebec ME. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Sebec   Dam Peaks-Kenny   State Park

114) Kayaking on Sebec River- from Sebec ME to Milo ME

Put in at Sebec Village   Road n Sebec ME. Take out at Water Street   in Milo ME. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Sebec   Dam Milo   Dam This route has   Class II rapids. This route is site of annual   Three Rivers Race.

115) Kayaking on Lake Saint George- in Liberty ME

Put in at state park off Belfast-Augusta   Road / Route 3 in Liberty ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 5 to 6 miles Lake St. George   State Park Public beach and picnic area   - kayak rentals available

116) Kayaking on Sheepscot Pond- in Palermo ME

Put in at Route 3 ramp   in Palermo ME. Paddle around Sheepscot   Pond and return. Estimated trip distance   = 6+ miles Sheepscot Pond   Dam

117) Kayaking on Shirley Pond- in Shirley Mills ME   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at West Road   in Shirley Mills ME. Paddle up the East Branch Pisqataquis   River inlet and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Shirley Pond   Dam Picnic area

118) Kayaking on Sunkhaze Stream and Meadows- in Milford ME

Put in at Stud Mill Road   in Milford ME. Take out at Route 2 / Main   Road in Milford ME. Estimated distance   = 9+ miles Sunkhaze Meadows National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Bring insect   repellants. Might have to deal   with beaver dams!

119) Kayaking on Somes Sound- from Mount Desert to Southwest Harbor, ME

Put in at Pantop Lane   in Mount Desert ME. Take out at Clark Point Road   in Southwest Harbor ME. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Acadia National   Park Best to start trip at or   just before high tide.

120) Kayaking on Swan Lake- in Swanville ME

Put in at town ramp on Swan Lake Ave   / Route 141 in Swanville ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Swan Lake   State Park Beach and   recreation.

121) Kayaking on Tacoma Lakes- in Litchfield ME

Put in at Whippoorwill   Road in Litchfield ME. Paddle south to Jimmy   Pond and return. Estimated roundtrip   distance = 10 miles Tacoma   Lakes Dam Woodbury   Pond Park

122) Kayaking on Torsey Lake- in Readfield ME

Put in at Old Kents Hill   Road in Readfield ME. Paddle around Torsey   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 miles Torsey Lake   Dam

123) Kayaking on Union River- from Ellsworth to Surry, ME

Put in at park on Water Street   in Ellsworth ME. Take out at Wharf Road   ramp in Surry ME. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Ellsworth Harbor   Park and Marina Best to start at high   tide or just before. Ellsworth   Dam

124) Kayaking on Unity Pond- a.k.a. "Lake Winnecook" in Unity ME

Put in at Arbor Lane off Kanokolus   Road in Unity ME. Paddle around Unity   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Lake View   Golf Course

125) Kayaking on Wabassus Lake- in Princeton ME

Put in at ramp off Wabassus   Road in Princeton ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Dawn Marie   Beach Lake name from Algonquian   meaning "shining".

126) Kayaking on Webhannet River- in Wells ME

Put in at Harbor Road   in Wells ME. Paddle around river   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Plan to paddle when   tide is high. Rachel Carson National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Webhannet River   Kayak Rentals Public beaches and   picnic area Wells Reserve at   Laudholm Farm

127) Kayaking on Wood Pond- a.k.a. "Big Wood Pond" in Jackman ME   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 40 photos

Put in at boat ramp on Spruce Street   in Jackman ME. Paddle around Wood Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 to 6 miles

128) Kayaking on Webb Lake- in Weld ME

Put in at park ramp on Webb   Beach Road in Weld ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Mount Blue State Park   - entrance fee applie$ Kayak rentals available at   state park. Mount Blue towers on   northeast horizon.

129) Kayaking on Lower Wilson Pond- in Greenville ME   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 38 photos

Put in at boat ramp on Outer Pleasant   Street in Greenville ME. Paddle around Lower Wilson Pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 to 6 miles Wilson Pond   Dam

130) Kayaking on Wilson Pond- in North Monmouth ME

Put in at Wilson Pond Road   in North Monmouth ME. Paddle around Wilson   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 miles Alternate put in at   Mt Pisgah Road.

131) Kayaking on Upper Kennebec River- West Outlet from Rockwood to Somerset Junction ME   - kayak trip done in July 2012 with 62 photos

Put in at Route 15 / Rockwood Road   bridge in Rockwood ME. Take out at railroad bridge on Somerset   Road in Somerset Junction ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles This route not to be confused with   the East Outlet 5 miles south. Moosehead Lake's   West Outlet Dam Class I-II rapids

132) Kayaking on Lake Wesserunsett- in Madison ME

Put in at Garage Road   in Madison ME. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6 +/- miles Lakewood   Theatre Lakewood Golf   Course

VII. Kayaking Routes in Southern Maine, USA

1) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Auburn ME to Durham ME

Put in behind Festival Plaza at   Main Street in Auburn ME. Take out at town ramp on   Route 136 in Durham ME. Estimated distance   = 6.8 miles Great   Falls

2) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Durham ME to Lisbon ME

Put in town ramp on Route 136   in Durham ME. Take out at Miller Park on   Frost Avenue in Lisbon ME. Estimated distance   = 5.8 miles Durham River   Park Lisbon   Dam

3) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Topsham ME to Brunswick ME

Put in at Lewiston Road / Route 196   in Topsham ME. Take out at park off River   Street in Brunswick ME. Estimated distance   = 2.5 miles Pejepscot Fishing   Park Pejepscot Dam   Recreation Area Lisbon Falls Dam Pejepscot Dam

4) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- in Brunswick ME

Put in at rec area off River   Street in Brunswick ME. Take out at Mill Street   in Brunswick ME. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Pejepscot Dam   Rec Area Pejepscot Fishing   Park Pejepscot   Dam Topsham   Dam

5) Kayaking on Androscoggin River- from Auburn ME to Durham ME

Put in at ramp on Water Street   in Brunswick ME. Take out at Brunswick Waterfront Park   on Bay Bridge Road in Brunswick ME. Estimated distance   = 5+ miles Topsham   Dam

6) Kayaking on Lake Arrowhead North Section- in North Waterboro ME

Put in at New Dam Road   in North Waterboro ME. Paddle northwest to Lake Arrowhead   coves and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Ledgemere   Dam

7) Kayaking on Lake Arrowhead South Section- in North Waterboro ME

Put in at New Dam Road   in North Waterboro ME. Paddle to the middle of Lake Arrowhead,   around the islands and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Little Ossipee   Pond Dam

8) Kayaking on Bear Pond- in Waterford ME

Put in at Bear Pond Park on   Route 37 in Waterford ME. Paddle around Bear   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Route 35 dirt   ramp access Bear Pond   Dam

9) Kayaking on Bickford and Colcord Ponds- in Porter ME

Put in at Dam Road   in Porter ME. Paddle around Bickford   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Bickford Pond   Dam Put in at Hoelzel Lane   in Porter ME. Paddle around Colcord   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Bickford Pond   Dam

10) Kayaking on Brandy Pond and Songo River- from Naples ME to Casco ME   - route scouted in with 16 photos

Put in at Route 302 bridge or at   a private marina in Naples ME. Pass thru the Songo River   Lock - small fee Take out at Park Access Road   state park ramp in Casco ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Sebago Lake State Park   - entrance fee Private marinas

11) Kayaking on Casco Bay at Fort Willams Park- in Cape Elizabeth ME   - kayak trip done in June 2021 with 44 photos

Put in at Fort Williams Park beach on   Shore Road in Cape Elizabeth ME. Paddle to the light   house and return. Estimated distance   = 1+ miles Portland Head   Lighthouse Casco Bay can   be choppy!

12) Kayaking on Chauncey Creek- in Kittery Point ME   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at town dock on Bellamy   Lane in Kittery Point ME. Paddle southeast around   Philips Island. Paddle northeast into   Chauncey Creek. Explore Chauncey Creek's   branches and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Paid parking on Pepperrell   Road for non-residents. Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Rachel Carson National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Beware of Piscataqua River's   strong currents.

13) Kayaking on Crystal Lake- in Harrison ME

Put in at Norway Road / Route 117   in Harrison ME. Paddle around Crystal   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Crystal Lake   Dam

14) Kayaking on Crooked River- in Naples ME   - route scouted in with 2 photos

Put in at Edes Falls Road   in Naples ME. Take out at Watkins Road   in Naples ME. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Edes Falls   rapids Songo River   Lock

15) Kayaking on Crescent Lake- in Raymond ME

Put in at Route 85 state   ramp in Raymond ME. Paddle around Crescent   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles

16) Kayaking on Cathance River- in Topsham ME

Put in at Route 201 / Augusta   Road in Topsham ME. Paddle up on Cathance River   to Bradley Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6.5+ miles Class III-IV rapids   downstream

17) Kayaking on Cathance River- from Topsham ME to Bowdoinham ME   - kayak trip done in June 2021 with 85 photos

Put in at park on Cathance Road   below falls in Topsham ME. Take out at town landing after Route 24   bridge in Bowdoinham ME. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Best to start trip at high tide   or soon after. Head of Tide Park Cathance River Falls

18) Kayaking on Eastern River- from Pittston ME to Dresden ME

Put in at reservation on Blodgett   Road in Pittston ME. Take out at Town Landing   Road in Dresden ME. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Eastern River   Preserve Portage required from   parking lot to the river. Best to start at high   tide or just before.

19) Kayaking on Estes Lake- in Sanford ME

Put in at Goodwin Bridge Road   in Sanford ME. Paddle around Estes   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7.5+ miles New   Dam

20) Kayaking on Fore River and Portland Harbor- in South Portland ME

Put in at Bug Light Park on Madison   Street in South Portland ME. Paddle up on Fore   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Best to start 2 hours+   before high tide. Portland Breakwater   Lighthouse Dams

21) Kayaking on Great Works River- in South Berwick ME

Put in at Emerys Bridge Road   in South Berwick ME. Take out at Brattle Street   in South Berwick ME. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Class IV   Rapids

22) Kayaking on Hancock and Walden Ponds- in Denmark ME

Put in at Hancock Pond   Road in Denmark ME. Paddle around Hancock and Walden   Ponds via channel and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Hancock Pond   Dam Put in at Bush Row Road for a   side trip on Granger Pond.

23) Kayaking on Harraseeket River- from Freeport ME to South Freeport ME

Put in at Bow Street   in Freeport ME. Take out at ramp on Main Street   in South Freeport ME. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Best to paddle when   tide is receding.

24) Kayaking on Highland Lake- in Bridgton ME

Put in at Highland Road   in Bridgton ME. Paddle around Highland   Lakedown and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9.5+ miles Highland Lake   Dam Public   beach

25) Kayaking on Highland Lake- in Falmouth ME   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 99 photos

Put in at Lowell Farm Road   in Falmouth ME. Paddle around Highland   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Highland Lake   Dam

26) Kayaking on Sebago Lake's Jordan Bay- in Raymond ME

Put in at town ramp on Roosevelt Trail   / Route 302 in Raymond ME. Paddle around Jordan   Bay and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ mile Marinas with   kayak rentals Jordan Bay can be busy with   powered boats in summer. Tassel Top Park   and Beach

27) Kayaking on Kennebunk River- in Kennebunkport ME

Put in at Old Grist Mill on Mill Lane   in Kennebunkport ME. Paddle upriver to rail   bridge and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8 miles Costal Main Kayak   - rentals and tours Best to start trip 2 to 3 hours   before high tide. Must park in a nearby   town parking lot. Shoppers Village   Shopping Center Kennebunkport Marina   - kayak rentals

28) Kayaking on Kennebec River- from Bath ME to Phippsburg ME

Put in at Town Landing Road   ramp in Bath ME. Take out at Morse Cove ramp on   Blaisdell Drive in Phippsburg ME. Estimated distance   = 4 miles South End   Boat Launch Best to paddle when   tide is receding. Double Point   Lighthouse Maine Maritime   Museum

29) Kayaking on Kezar Pond- in Fryeburg ME

Put in at covered bridge on Hemlock Bridge   Road in Fryeburg ME. Paddle under covered bridge then   turn right following outlet stream. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip distance   = 7 to 8 miles This pond not to be confused with the bigger   "Kezar Lake" located some miles to the north. Hemlock Covered   Bridge

30) Kayaking on Little Sebago Lake- in Windham ME

Put in at Mt Hunger Shore Road   state ramp in Windham ME. Paddle around Little Sebago   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9+ miles

31) Kayaking on Little Sebago Lake's Lower Basin- in Windham ME

Put in at Mt Hunger Shore   Road in Windham ME. Paddle south around Little Sebago   Lake's lower basin and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Little Sebago   Lake Dam

32) Kayaking on Little River- in Biddeford ME

Put in at Granite Point Road   in Biddeford ME. Paddle upstream on Little   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Goose Rocks   Beach Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide. Rachel Carson National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR)

33) Kayaking on Long Lake North Section- from Harrison ME to Bridgton ME

Put in at Route 35 / Main   Street in Harrison ME. Take out at Power House   Road in Bridgton ME. Estimated distance   = 4.3 miles Stevens Brook   Dam

34) Kayaking on Long Lake- from Bridgton ME to Naples ME

Put in at Power House   Road in Bridgton ME. Take out at Goodridge   Drive in Naples ME. Estimated distance   = 8.5 miles Stevens Brook   Dam Private marinas   alternate access

35) Kayaking on Little Ossipee Lake- in East Waterboro ME

Put in at Route 5 in   East Waterboro ME. Paddle around Little Ossipee   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Little Osssipee   Pond Dam

36) Kayaking on Lovewell Pond- in Fryeburg ME

Put in at Fire Lane 14   in Fryeburg ME. Paddle around Lovewell   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5+ miles Sandy   beach Saco River Canoe   and Kayak rentals

37) Kayaking on Milton Three Ponds- aka Milton, Townhouse, Northeast Ponds in Lebanon ME

Put in at Prospect Hill Road   in Lebanon ME. Paddle around the Milton Three   Ponds and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Milton Three   Ponds Dam

38) Kayaking on Moose Pond- in Bridgton ME

Put in at North High Street   / Route 302 in Bridgton ME. Paddle around northern section   then proceed to southern end. Take out at ramp on Denmark Road   in Denmark ME. Estimated distance   = 10+ miles Pond can be filled with aquatic   vegetation beginning July. Moose Pond   Dam

39) Kayaking on Mousam Lake- in Shapleigh ME

Put in at Route 11   in Shapleigh ME. Paddle to north end of Mousam   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Lake can be busy with   powered boats.

40) Kayaking on Mousam River- in Kennebunk ME

Put in at Western Avenue /   Route 9 in Kennebunk ME. Paddle upriver to   park and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Rogers Pond   Park Best to start trip 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Rachel Carson National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Parsons Beach   - alternate put in Kesslen   Dam

41) Kayaking on Mousam Lake South Basin- in Shapleigh ME

Put in at 2nd Street state   ramp in Shapleigh ME. Paddle around Mousam Lake south   (lower) basin and northern coves. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Mousam Lake   Dam

42) Kayaking on Cape Neddick Harbor- in York ME

Put in at Shore Road   in York ME. Paddle west on Cape Neddick   Inner Harbor and return. Paddle around Cape Neddick   Outer Harbor and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Best to start paddle 1 hour+   before high tide.

43) Kayaking on Nequasset Lake and Stream- in Woolwich ME

Put in at Nequasset Road   in Woolwich ME. Paddle north around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Optionally paddle up into   Nequasset Stream inlet. Alternate put in / take out   at Old State Road. Bodily contact with water   not allowed on this lake.

44) Kayaking on North Gorham Pond- in Gorham ME   - route scouted in with 4 photos

Put in at Middle Jam   Road in Gorham ME. Paddle around North Gorham   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.2+ miles Eel Weir   Dam North Gorham   Dam

45) Kayaking on Ogunquit River- in Ogunquit ME

Put in at Ocean Street   in Ogunquit ME. Paddle north   and turn left. Paddle up on Ogunquit   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Best to start paddle 1   hour+ before high tide. Foot   bridge Parking   fees.

46) Kayaking on Ossipee River- from Hiram ME to Cornish ME

Put in at Allard Circle behind   town hall in Hiram ME. Ossipee River joins Saco   River. Turn right. Take out at Route 5   in Cornish ME. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Kezar Falls   Dam Class I-II rapids   on this route.

47) Kayaking on Peabody Pond- in Sebago ME

Put in at Peabody Pond Road   in Sebago ME. Paddle around pond   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Can explore stream to   Cold Rain Pond. Expect beaver dams   along the stream. Can beach on   small islands.

48) Kayaking on Pleasant Lake- in Casco ME

Put in at Mayberry Hill Road   roadside in Casco ME. Paddle around Pleasant   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles

49) Kayaking on Pemaquid Pond- from Nobleboro ME to Damariscotta ME

Put in at Woodman Road behind   baseball field in Nobleboro ME. Take out at Biscay Beach on   Biscay Road in Damariscotta ME. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles

50) Kayaking on Pemaquid River- from Damariscotta ME to Bristol ME

Put in at Biscay Beach on Biscay Road   in Damariscotta ME. Take out at Bristol Mills on   Bristol Road in Bristol ME. Estimated distance   = 5.4 miles

51) Kayaking on Presumpscot River's Dundee Pond- in Gorham ME   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 66 photos

Put in at Dundee Road top of dam   in Gorham ME. Paddle up on Presumpscot River's   Dundee Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Dundee   Dam Alternate put in at Windham Center   Road in Windham ME. Dundee Park   public beach North Gorham   Dam

52) Kayaking on Presumpscot River- in Gorham ME   - route scouted in with 13 photos

Put in at Dundee Road below   dam in Gorham ME. Take out at Partridge Lane   in Gorham ME. Estimated distance   = 2+ miles Babbs Covered   Bridge Shaw Park - kayak   rentals available "Presumpscot" means river   with "many rough places". Dundee   Dam Gambo   Dam

53) Kayaking on Presumpscot River- from Gorham ME to Westbrook ME   - kayak trip done in June 2021 with 70 photos

Put in at Canal Street   in Gorham ME. Take out at Lincoln Street   in Westbrook ME. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Little River enters on   river right (east). Mallison Falls   Dam "Presumpscot" means river with   "many rough places". Saccarappa Falls   Dam

54) Kayaking on Presumpscot River- from Route 100 in Falmouth ME

Put in at Route 100 bridge   in Falmouth ME. Paddle up on Presumpscot   River to dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Cumberland Mills Dam   - no public access below Presumpscot Falls is off   map 1 mile downstream "Presumpscot" means river   with "many rough places".

55) Kayaking on Presumpscot River Estuary- in Falmouth ME

Put in at Martin Point on Route 1 /   Veranda Street in Falmouth ME. Paddle up on Presumpscot   River to falls and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Presumpscot Falls   and gorge Best to start trip 2 hours+   before high tide. Walton Park boat ramp   - can land for a break Glisland Farm   Audubon Casco Bay can   be choppy.

56) Kayaking on Range Ponds- in Poland ME

Put in at Range Hill Road   in Poland ME. Paddle around the Range   Ponds and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6.5+ miles Range Pond State Park - put   in for Lower Range Pond

57) Kayaking on Royal River- in New Gloucester ME

Put in at Route 231 / Intervale   Road in New Gloucester ME. Bear Brook enters on   river left. Veer right. Take out at Penney Road   in New Gloucester ME. Estimated distance   = 4 miles

58) Kayaking on Royal River- from North Yarmouth ME to Yarmouth ME   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 101 photos

Put in at Wescustogo Park on Route 231   in North Yarmouth ME. Take out at East Elm Street   in Yarmouth ME. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles East Elm   Street Dam Chandler Brook enters on   river left. Veer right. Old Town House Park   - alternate put in

59) Kayaking on Runaround Pond- in Durham ME

Put in at Runaround Pond Road   town ramp in Durham ME. Paddle around Runaround   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Runaround Pond   Dam Pond can be filled with aquatic   vegetation in summer.

60) Kayaking on Saco River- in Fryeburg ME

Put in at Swans Falls Road   in Fryeburg ME. Take left on   river fork. Take out at Route 302   in Fryeburg ME. Estimated distance   = 7+ miles Swans Falls   Dam Saco River Canoe   and Kayak rentals

61) Kayaking on Saco River- from Fryeburg ME to Brownfield ME

Put in at Route 302   in Fryeburg ME. Take out at Route 160   in Brownfield ME. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Walker's Rip   rapids Saco River Canoe   and Kayak rentals

62) Kayaking on Saco River- from Brownfield ME to Hiram ME

Put in at Route 160 / Denmark   Road in Brownfield ME. Take out off Main Street /   Route 117 in Hiram ME. Estimated distance   = 9+ miles Hiram Falls Dam (aka   Great Falls Dam) River Run Canoe and Kayak   rentals and shuttle

63) Kayaking on Saco River- from Hiram ME to East Baldwin ME

Put in at River Road   in Hiram ME. Take out at an unnamed dirt road off   Route 113 in East Baldwin ME. Estimated distance   = 8.5+ miles Class I-II rapids   below island. Hiram Falls Dam (aka   Great Falls Dam) Steep   Falls

64) Kayaking on Saco River- from Steep Falls ME to Limington ME   - route scouted in with 10 photos

Put in at Route 11 / Main Street   in Steep Falls ME. Take out River Road   in Limington ME. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Steep   Falls Limington Rip Overlook   Rest Area Class II-III   rapids Limington Rip   class III-IV rapids

65) Kayaking on Saco River- from Limington ME to Hollis ME   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Ossipee Trail / Route 25   behind rest area in Limington ME. Take out Sand Pond Road   in Hollis ME. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Limington Rapids   Rest Area Limington Rip Rapids   class III-IV rapids Bonny Eagle   Dams Little Ossipee   River Falls

66) Kayaking on Saco River- from Buxton ME to Hollis ME   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 85 photos

Put in at Route 112 / River   Road in Buxton ME. Take out at Route 4A / Bar   Mills Road in Hollis ME. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Buxton   Dam Bar Mills   Dam

67) Kayaking on Saco River- from Hollis ME to Dayton ME   - route scouted in with 9 photos

Put in at Canal Road off Route 4A   below dam in Hollis ME Take out at Landing Road   in Dayton ME. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Bar Mills   Dam Optional paddle to the northwest end   of reservoir. Extra 4+ miles. Pleasant Point Park   - alternate put in spot Water   falls Skelton   Dam

68) Kayaking on Saco River- from Dayton ME to Biddeford ME

Put in at Landing Road   in Dayton ME. Take out at Rotary Park on   Main Street in Biddeford ME. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Skelton   Dam West Channel   Dam

69) Kayaking on Saco River- in Saco ME

Put in at Front Street   in Saco ME. Take out at Bay Avenue in   Saco ME. Parking fee. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Cataract   Dam Best to start paddle   just after high tide. State boat ramp   alternate access.

70) Kayaking on Sabattus Pond- in Sabattus ME

Put in at Lake Street   in Sabattus ME. Paddle around Panther   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 10+ mile Sleeper   Dam

71) Kayaking on Sabbathday Lake- in New Gloucester ME

Put in at Marston Road   in New Gloucester ME. Paddle around Sabbathday   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3 miles

72) Kayaking on Scarborough River and Marsh- in Scarborough ME

Put in at King Street   in Scarborough ME. Paddle upriver   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+- miles Best to start when tide is rising   and return when tide is receding. Scarborough Marsh Audubon Center   Alternate put in spot. Alternate destination   to Nonesuch River. Scarborough River   Wildlife Sanctuary Scarborough Beach   State Park

73) Kayaking on Sebago Cove- in Naples ME

Put in at Sebago Road (Routes 11 & 114)   in Naples ME. Paddle around Sebago   Cove and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles

74) Kayaking on Sebago Lake's Lower East Bay- in Standish ME   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Northeast Road town   landing in Standish ME. Fee$. Paddle along the east shore   to Indian Island and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Sebago's open waters   can be choppy.

75) Kayaking on Sebago Lake's Lower West Bay- in Standish ME   - kayak trip done in July 2017 with 49 photos

Put in at Route 114 / Richville   Road in Standish ME. Head northeast   to Sebago Lake. Paddle around Sebago Lake's   Lower West Bay then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4+ miles Sebago Lake's open waters   can be choppy. Sebago Lake   Station Landing Parking available on south   side of Route 114.

76) Kayaking on Sheepscot River- from Whitefield ME to Alna ME

Put in at road side on Route 194 /   Head Tide Road in Whitefield ME. Take out at Head Tide Road   before dam n Alna ME. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Old dam remnants below   Route 194 bridge. Head Tide   Dam Head Tide   Church

77) Kayaking on Sheepscot River- in Alna ME

Put in at Head Tide Road below   dam in Alna ME. Take out at Sheepscot Road   bridge in Alna ME. Estimated distance   = 5.5 miles Head Tide   Dam Best to start trip at high tide   or soon after. Pretty riverside   churches Reversing Falls   Caution!

78) Kayaking on Salmon Falls River- in South Berwich ME

Put in at Dover Eliot Road bridge /   Route 101 in South Berwick ME. Paddle north upriver   to dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Salmon Falls   River Dam Best to start trip when tide is rising   and return when tide is receding. Counting House   Museum Vaughan Woods   State Park Hamilton House   - antique mansion

79) Kayaking on Sokokis Lake- in Limerick ME

Put in at Washington Street   / Route 11 in Limerick ME. Paddle around Sokokis   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Sokokis Lake   Dam Put in at Route 11 for a side   trip on Pickerel Pond.

80) Kayaking on Spruce Creek- in Kittery Point ME   - route scouted in with 9 photos

Put in at town dock on Bellamy   Lane in Kittery Point ME. Paddle east then north   under Route 103 bridge. Paddle up into Spruce   Creek and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Alternate informal put in for   a one-way trip to town dock. Best to start paddle 1 to 2   hours before high tide. Paid parking on Pepperrell   Road for non-residents. Fort McClary   State Park

81) Kayaking on Spurwink River- in Scarborough ME   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Route 77 / Spurwink   Road in Scarborough ME. Paddle down to the mouth of   Spurwink River and return. Paddle up to Sawyer   Road and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Best to start paddle 2 hours+   before high tide. Rachel Carson National   Wildlife Refuge (NWR) Higgins   Beach

82) Kayaking on Square Pond- in Acton ME

Put in at state ramp on West Shore   Drive in Acton ME. Paddle around Square   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Square Pond   Dam

83) Kayaking on Thomas Pond- in Casco ME

Put in at Roosevelt Trail /   Route 35 in Casco ME. Paddle around Thomas   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles Thomas Pond   Dam

84) Kayaking on Trickey Pond- in Naples ME

Put in at Sebago Road (Routes 11 & 114)   in Naples ME. Paddle around Trickey   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles

85) Kayaking on Tripp Pond- in Poland ME

Put in at Route 11 roadside next   to picnic area in Poland ME. Paddle around Tripp   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Alternate access   at town ramp

86) Kayaking on Watchic Lake- in Standish ME

Put in at Kiwanis Beach on   Route 25 in Standish ME. Paddle around Watchic   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2+ miles Watchic Lake   Dam Kiwanis Beach   recreation area Beach day use   fee applies.

87) Kayaking on Woods Pond- in Bridgton ME

Put in at Route 117 / High   Street in Bridgton ME. Paddle around Woods   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Woods Pond   Dam Public   beach

88) Kayaking on York River- in York ME

Put in at Scotland Bridge Road   in York ME. Take out at Harris Island Road   in York ME. Estimated distance   = 4 miles Best to paddle when   tide is receding. York Golf and   Tennis Club

VIII. Kayaking Routes on the Connecticut River - from source to sea

1) Kayaking on Third Connecticut Lake- in Pittsburg NH   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 70 photos

Put in at Route 3   in Pittsburg NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5 miles Mind the U.S.-Canada   border to the north. Connecticut Lakes   State Forest

2) Kayaking on Second Connecticut Lake- in Pittsburg NH   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 51 photos

Put in at Idlewilde Road   in Pittsburg NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated distance   = 4 to 6 miles Second Connecticut   Lake Dam Class IV to V rapids   below dam. Water will be choppy   on windy days. Possible to explore   East Inlet. Islands not shown   in map.

3) Kayaking on First Connecticut Lake- in Pittsburg NH   - kayak trip done in September 2013 with 89 photos

Put in at Route 3   in Pittsburg NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated distance   = 6 to 8 miles First Connecticut   Lake Dam Public boat ramps.   Alternate put in sites. River below dam too   dangerous for boating.

4) Kayaking on Lake Francis- (and Connecticut River) in Pittsburg NH   - route scouted in with 22 photos

Put in at Main Street /   Route 3 in Pittsburg NH. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7 miles Murphy   Dam Lake Francis State Park on River Road   in Pittsburg NH. Alternate put in spot. Pittsburg Covered   Bridge

5) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Canaan VT to Colebrook NH   - route scouted in with 18 photos

Put in at Main Street / Route 114   in Canaan VT. Take out at Bill Bromage Drive off   Bridge Street in Colebrook NH. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Canaan   Dam Alternate take out at Arlin Brook   on Route 3 in Colebrook NH. Can hike to firetower on Monadnock   Mountain 2,100-foot summit. Mohawk River enters   on river left (east).

6) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Colebrook NH to Guildhall VT   - route scouted in with 24 photos

Put in at Bill Bromage Drive off   Bridge Street in Colebrook NH. Take out at Route 102 near   Spur Road in Guildhall VT. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Columbia Covered   Bridge 4 miles south of take   out is Lyman Falls. Firetower on Mt.   Monadnock

7) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Bloomfield VT to Stratford NH

Put in at Route 102   in Bloomfield VT. Take out at Maidstone Bridge   Road in Stratford NH. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Railroad Trestle Site   Campground Alernate put in at Route 3   in Stratfortd NH. Horse Race Rapids! Stay   on center main channel. No motorize crafts   in this segment. Mountains Teapot, Salvage,   Goback, and Spruce.

8) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Stratford NH to Guildhall VT

Put in at Maidstone Bridge   Road in Stratford NH. Take out before dam at   Route 102 in Guildhall VT. Estimated distance   14 = miles Wyoming Dam - breached   but do not run Ammonoosuc River enters   from river left (east). Eames Wayside Area Riverside   Speedway

9) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Guildhall VT to Whitefield NH

Put in below dam at at Route 102   in Guildhall VT. Take out at Dalton ramp on   Route 135 in Whitefield NH. Estimated distance   = 11 miles Wyoming   Dam Mount Orne Covered   Bridge Campgrounds Lancaster ramp Gilman   Dam

10) Kayaking on Connecticut River and Moore Reservoir- from Gilman VT to Littleton NH

Put in at Cozy Nook Road   in Gilman VT. Take out at St. Johnsbury Road   / Route 135 in Littleton NH. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Gilman   Dam Moore   Dam Boat   ramps New Hampshire   Visitor Center

11) Kayaking on Connecticut River and Comerford Reservoir- in Barnet VT

Put in at Pine Grove launch on Comerford   Dam Road in Barnet VT. Paddle upstream to Moore   Dam and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Comerford   Dam Moore   Dam Waterford bridge   boat launch

12) Kayaking on Connecticut River- in Monroe NH

Put in at Dam Road   in Monroe NH. Take out at McIndoes Falls   Road in Monroe NH. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Passumpsic River enters   on river right. Comerford   Dam McIndoe   Dam

13) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Monroe NH to Woodsville NH

Put in at McIndoes Falls   Road in Monroe NH. Portage on river left around   Dodge Falls Ryegate Dam. Take out at Connecticut Street   in Woodsville NH. McIndoe   Dam Estimated distance   = 7 miles Caution approaching. "When your   boat speeds up, head for shore!" Whirlpools as Ammonoosuc   River enters on left. Dodge Falls   Ryegate Dam

14) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Woodsville NH to Newbury VT   - route scouted in with 13 photos

Put in at Connecticut Street   in Woodsville NH. Howard Island rec area.   Paddle on VT side. Take out at Newbury Crossing   Road bridge in Newbury VT. Estimated distance   = 10.5 miles Alternate put in at   Knoxland Farm. River access   camp site Bath-Haverhill Covered Bridge   over the Ammonoosuc River

15) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Newbury VT to Bradford VT   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at Newbury Crossing   Road in Newbury VT. Enter Waits River on   river right. Take out at Memorial Field on Dow   Meadow Lane in Bradford VT. Estimated distance   = 9.5 miles Memorial   Field Vaughan Meadow   Campsite Bedell Bridge State Historic Site   - alternate put in spot Bradford Falls   and dam

16) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Bradford VT to Orford NH   - route scouted in with 12 photos

Put in at Memorial Field on Dow   Meadow Lane in Bradford VT. Paddle out of Waits River   and turn right on CT River. Take out at Boat Landing   Road in Orford NH. Estimated distance   = 9 miles The Palisades hosts a cliffside   peregrine aerie. Memorial Field Bradford Falls   and dam River access   camp sites

17) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Orford NH to Lyme NH   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Boat Landing Road   town ramp in Orford NH. Take out at Hewes Brook access   on River Road in Lyme NH. Estimated distance   = 11 miles Reeds   Marsh Edgell Covered Bridge   over Clay Brook North Thetford   Landing Wilder Wildlife   Management Area

18) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Lyme NH to Hartford VT   - kayak trip done in October 2016 with 112 photos

Put in at Hewes Brook access   on River Road in Lyme NH. Take out at Kilowatt Park on   Passumpic Ave in Hartford VT. Estimated distance   = 12 miles Wilder   Dam Ompompanoosuc River   enters under railbridge Norwich Landing for   hand-launched boats Darthmouth College   Boat House Wilson's   Landing

19) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Hartford VT to Hartland VT   - route scouted in with 16 photos

Put in at Lyman Point Park on   Maple Street in Hartford VT. Take out on before falls off   Route 5 in Hartland VT. Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Ledge Island /   Sumner Falls Portage of 300+ feet   required at put in. Willard Covered Bridge over   Ottauquechee River Mascoma River enters   from the east. Wilder   Dam

20) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Hartland VT to Cornish NH   - route scouted in with 15 photos

Put in below falls on Route 5   in Hartland VT. Take out on Route 12A   in Cornish NH. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Ledge Island /   Sumner Falls Cornish-Windsor   Covered Bridge Saint-Gaudens National   Historic Site

21) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Cornish NH to Claremont NH   - route scouted in with 17 photos

Put in north of covered bridge   on Route 12A in Cornish NH. Take out at Ashley Ferry landing on   Ferry Road in Claremont NH. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Cornish Covered   Bridge Take either side when river   forks on Chase Island. Mount Ascutney and   Ascutney State Park North Star Canoe   & kayak rentals Wilgus State   Park

22) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Claremont NH to Charlestown NH

Put in at Ashley Landing on Ferry   Landing Road in Claremont NH. Take out at Lower Landing   Road in Charlestown NH. Estimated distance   = 10.5 miles Skitchewaug Wildlife   Management Area Hoyt's Landing - alternate   take out spot. Patch Park - alternate   take out spot The Fort at Number   4 Museum SCA Campsite

23) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Walpole NH to Putney VT

Put in at North Walpole Landing   on Route 12 in Walpole NH. Take out at Putney Landing at Putney   Landing Road in Putney VT. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Bellows Falls   Dam

24) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Putney VT to Brattleboro VT

Put in at Putney Landing on Kathan   Meadow Road in Putney VT. Take out at Retreat Meadows   on Route 30 in Brattleboro VT. Estimated distance   = 7 miles Wantastiquet Mtn   and State Forest Alternate put in at Dummerston   Landing in Putney VT. Old Ferry Road ramp   in Brattleboro VT. River Road ramp   in Chesterfield NH. West River   Marina

25) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Brattleboro VT to Hindsdale NH   - kayak trip done in August 2014 with 78 photos

Put in Retreat Meadows on   Route 30 in Brattleboro VT. Take out at Prospect Street   in Hinsdale NH. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Vernon Dam and   Fish Ladder Wantastiquet Mountain   and State Forest Vernon Yankee Nuclear   Power Plant Fort Dummer   State Park Marinas

26) Kayaking on Connecticut River- from Vernon VT to Northfield MA

Put in at recreation area on   Route 142 in Vernon VT. Take out at Route 10   in Northfield MA. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Vernon Yankee Nuclear   Power Plant Governor Hunt   Rec Area Vernon Dam and   Fish Ladder

IX. Far Away Kayaking Routes

1) Kayaking on Abanakee Lake- in Indian Lake NY   - route scouted in with 3 photos

Put in at Chain Lakes Road   in Indian Lake NY. Paddle south upstream   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Public beach and   recreation area Indian Lake   Dam Abanakee Lake   Dam Adirondack State   Park

2) Kayaking on Lac Allen- in Saint-Damien, Québec

Put in at an unnamed road in Mont-Tremblant   national park in Saint-Damien QC. Paddle around Lac Allen   and return. Estimated distance   = 1.5 miles Parc national du   Mont-Tremblant

3) Boating on Bluestone Lake- in Hinton WV   - kayak trip done in July 2008 with 49 photos

Put in at boat ramp off   Route 20 in Hinton WV. Paddle south and turn around   near the campgroud. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Bluestone State Park Bluestone Dam Campgrounds Bluestone Marina

4) Kayaking on Blue Mountain Lake and Eagle Lake- in Blue Mountain Lake NY   - kayak trip done in July 2015 with 131 photos

Put in at Route 28 in Blue   Mountain Lake NY. Paddle around Blue   Mountain Lake. Paddle to Eagle   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Public   beach Adirondack   Museum Sargents Pond Wild   Forest Islands

5) Kayaking on Bonne Bay East Arm- in Birchy Head NL Canada

Put in at Main Street waterfront   in Norris Point NL. Paddle around the northern Bonne   Bay East Arm and return. Estimated distance   = 6 to 8 miles Gros Morne   National Park Alternate put in at rec area on   Route 430 in Birchy Head NL. Put in at rest area on Route 430 in   Rocky Cove NL for southern area. Bonne Bay Marine   Station Discovery   Centre

6) Kayaking on Bonne Bay South Arm- in Woody Point NL Canada

Put in at Water Street   in Woody Point NL. Paddle to south end of Bonne   Bay South Arm and return. Estimated distance   = 10+ miles Gros Morne   National Park Alternate put in at Main Street   in Norris Point NL. Bonne Bay Marine   Station Woody Point   Lighthouse Gros Morne Park   Discovery Centre

7) Kayaking on Brant Lake- in Horicon NY

Put in at ramp on Route 8   in Horicon NY. Paddle around Brant Lake   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 9+ miles Adirondack   Park

8) Kayaking on Châteauguay River- from Huntingdon QC to Dewittville QC

Put in at Rue Châteauguay below   falls in Huntingdon Québec. Take out before dam at Avenue   Thériault in Dewittville Québec. Estimated distance   = 4.5 miles Huntingdon   Falls Dewittville   Dam Kayak Safari   - rentals, shuttle

9) Kayaking on Cher River- from Montrichard to Civray-de-Touraine, France

Put in at Quai de la République   bridge in Montrichard. Portage around   dam 1 Portage around   dam 2 Château de   Chenonceau Takeout at Rue de l'Écluse   in Civray-de-Touraine. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Canoe Company   Chenonceau Needle   Dam

10) Kayaking on Cher River- in Civray-de-Touraine, France   - kayak trip done in June 2018 with 82 photos

Put in at Rue de l'cluse   in Civray-de-Touraine. Paddle up on Le Cher to   D80 bridge and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3.5 miles Canoe Company   outfitter Château de   Chenonceau Needle   Dam

11) Boating on Colorado River and Black Canyon- in Willow Beach AZ   - kayak trip done in April 2011 with 55 photos

Put in at the marina   in Willow Beach AZ. Paddle north to Route 93   arch bridge and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 22 miles Willow Beach marina   boat/kayak rentals O'Callaghan-Tillman   Memorial Bridge Hoover Dam Lake Mead National   Recreation Area

12) Kayaking on Colorado River and Black Canyon- in Willow Beach AZ   - kayak trip done in October 2021 with 134 photos

Put in at the marina in   Willow Beach AZ. Paddle upriver on the Colorado   River and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Black Canyon   Gorge Willow Beach marina   boat/kayak rentals Lake Mead National   Recreation Area

13) Kayaking on Les Méandres du Diable- "Devil's Meanders" in Lac-Supérieur, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 107 photos

Put in at Lac-aux-Atocas on Lac Chat   at Route 1 in Lac-Supérieur QC. Take out at the bridge before   park entrance Welcome Center. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Park   entrance Parc national du   Mont-Tremblant Via Ferrata rock climbing   on La Vache Noire Lac Monroe   Dam Class I-II   rapids

14) Kayaking on Delaware Water Gap- from Bushkill PA to Smithfield Beach PA   - kayak trip done in July 2011 with 22 photos

Put in at kayak launch in Bushkill PA. Take out at Smithfield Beach PA. Estimated distance = 10 miles Class I rapids Alternate put in at Eshback PA   for a longer trip (4 hours+). Poxono Beach on New Jersey side Delaware Water Gap   National Recreation Area Bushkill Falls

15) Kayaking on Lake Durant- in Blue Mountain Lake NY   - kayak trip done in July 2015 with 65 photos

Put in at Durant Road in   Blue Mountain Lake NY. Paddle around Lake Durant   and Rock Pond then return. Portage around   foot bridge. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Foot   bridge Adirondack   Museum Lake Durant   Campgrounds

16) Kayaking on East Branch of the Delaware River- from Downsville NY to Harvard NY

Put in at Route 30 / 206   in Downsville NY. Take out at Harvard Road   bridge in Harvard NY. Estimated distance   = 9 miles Alternate take out   at Shinhopple NY. Estimated distance to   alternate take out = 6 miles. Al's Sports Store   kayak rentals Catskill Forest Preserve Downsville Covered   Bridge Pepacton Dam "Peapackton" is a Lenape term   meaning "marriage of the waters."

17) Kayaking on Lac Escalier- in Lac-Supérieur, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 80 photos

Put in at Route 2 in   Lac-Supérieur QC. Paddle around Lac   Escalier and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 4.5+ miles Lac Escalier   natural dam Alternate put in   next to dam. Parc national du   Mont-Tremblant Park kayak   rentals

18) Glacier Hiking on Falljokull- in Hof, Iceland   - kayak trip done in June 2018 with 62 photos

Skaftafell Visitor Center. Check-in   with the glacier hike outfitters. Start of at hike off Road 1   in Hof, Iceland. Hike up and down   Falljökull. Estimated hiking time   = 5 hours Do not attempt to hike the glaciers   on your own with no guides!

19) Kayaking on Hills Creek Lake- in Wellsboro PA   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 41 photos

Put in at Hills Creek Lake   Road in Wellsboro PA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated distance   = 1.5+ miles Kayak   rentals Hills Creek   State Park Public   beach Hills Creek   Dam Alternate put in at   north end of lake. Picnic area and   pavillions State park   campgrounds Park   office

20) Kayaking on Hammond Lake- in Tioga PA   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 44 photos

Put in at Ives Run Lane   in Tioga PA. Paddle around lake   and return. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Ives Run Recreation Area   and Campgrounds Hammond   Dam Tioga   Dam Ives Run   boat ramp

21) Kayaking on Indian Lake- from Lake Pleasant NY to Indian Lake NY   - kayak trip done in July 2015 with 157 photos

Put in at Route 30 state ramp   in Lake Pleasant NY. Take out at Lakeshore Drive   (private) in Indian Lake NY. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Indian Lake   Dam Lewey Lake enters on   left under Route 30. Adirondack State   Park Indian Lake   Marina

22) Kayaking on Jokulsarlon Glacial Lagoon- near Hofn, Iceland   - kayak trip done in June 2018 with 51 photos

Put in at Road 1 (Ring Road)   bridge near Hofn. Paddle around Jokulsarlon   Glacial Lagoon and return. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Kayak outfitters   and boat tours Vatnajokull   Nat'l Park Caution. Icebergs   can flip!

23) Kayaking on Lesse River- from Gendron to Anseremme in Belgium

Put in at Rue du Pîrli   in Gendron (Dinant). Aiguilles de   Chaleux cliffs Château de   Walzin Takeout at Place Baudouin I   in Anseremme (Dinant). Estimated distance   = 7.5 miles Dinant-evasion Kayak   Rentals Walzin rapids -   on river right Pont-à-Lesse rapids -   go left 3m from shore

24) Kayaking on Lewey Lake- in Lake Pleasant NY   - kayak trip done in June 2015 with 106 photos

Put in at Route 30 ramp   in Lake Pleasant NY. Paddle around Lewey   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 2.5+ miles Outlet dam   - breached Adirondack   Park

25) Kayaking on Loire River- from Amboise to Rochecorbon, France

Put in at D431 Bridge   in Amboise. Takeout at Quai de la Loire   in Rochecorbon. Estimated distance   = 12 miles Royal Château   of Amboise Canoe Company   Outfitter Lulu   Park

26) Kayaking on Lac Mercier- in Mont-Tremblant, Québec   - route scouted in with 8 photos

Put in at Chemin du Village   in Mont-Tremblant QC. Paddle around Lac   Mercier and return. Estimated distance   = 3+ miles Plage municipale   (town beach) Lac Mercier   Dam Le P'tit Train du   Nord Bike Trail

27) Kayaking on Lake Mohave- in Cottonwood Cove NV   - kayak trip done in September 2012 with 105 photos

Put in at marina in   Cottonwood Cove NV. Paddle north   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Cottonwood Cove Marina   - kayak rentals available Lake Mead National   Recreation Area 50-foot cliffs Lake is busy with jetskis   and powered boats. Best to avoid the very hot months   of June thru September.

28) Kayaking on Lake Monroe- in Lac-Supérieur, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 95 photos

Put in at visitor center on Route 1   in Lac-Supérieur QC. Paddle north and around   lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles Monroe   Dam Crochet   Falls Park Visitor and Service Center   - kayak rentals and shuttle Plage de la Crémaillère   - beach and picnic area Parc national du   Mont-Tremblant Camp   grounds Class I-II   rapids

29) Kayaking on Moose River Middle Branch- from Old Forge to Thendara NY   - kayak trip done in July 2015 with 83 photos

Put in at North Street   in Old Forge NY. Portage on river left around   rapids. 600+ feet. Take out at Mountain Outdoor   on Route 28 in Thendara NY. Estimated distance   = 5.5+ miles Indian Rapids Enchanted Forest   Water Safari Mountainman Outdoor   - kayak rentals & shuttle Adirondacks   Park

30) Kayaking on Lake Massawippi- from Ayer's Cliff to North Hatley, Québec

Put in at Chemin Ripple Cove   in Ayer's Cliff, Québec. Take out at Lake Road   in North Hatley, Québec. Estimated distance   = 10.5 miles Lake Massawippi   Dam Balade sur le Lac Massawippi   marina and kayak rentals "Massawippi" means "lake of   deep waters" in Abenaki. Lake can be busy with   powered boats. Public beach and   rec area

31) Rafting on New River- from Thurmond WV to Fayetteville WV   - kayak trip done in July 2008 with 64 photos

Put in at Thurmond-McDendree Road   in Thurmond WV. Take out at the New River Gorge Bridge   in Fayetteville WV. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Babcock State Park New River Gorge Bridge Canyon Rim Visitor Center   and lookout This river has Class IV rapids! Not to be   attempted by the untrained or unguided.

32) Kayaking on Rivière du Nord and Lac Raymond- from Val-David to Val-Morin in Québec

Put in at Rue Sainte-Olive   in Val-David, Québec. Take out at Rue Bordelaeu   in Val-Morin, Québec. Estimated distance   = 5 miles Rivière du   Nord Falls Lac Raymond   beach Aventure N-   Continent Le Théâtre   du Marais

33) Kayaking on Lake Nominingue- in Nominingue, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 73 photos

Put in at Chemin des Pommiers   in Nominingue, Québec. Paddle around Lake Nominingue   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8 miles Public   beach "Nominingue" from Algonquin for   "a place one must return". Le P'tit Train du Nord   Bike Trail

34) Kayaking on Inner Newman Sound- in Glovertown South NL Canada

Put in at Visitor Centre in   Glovertown South NL. Paddle around Inner Newman   Sound and return. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Terra Nova   National Park Visitor   Centre Park   Campgrounds

35) Kayaking on Oseetah and Kiwassa Lakes- in Saranac Lake NY

Put in at Lake Flower ramp on River   Street in Saranac Lake NY. Paddle south to   Oseetah Lake. Paddle upstream to   Kiwassa Lake. Paddle around Oseetah and   Kiwassa Lakes and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 8+ miles Oseetah Lake   Lock

36) Kayaking on Lake Placid- in Lake Placid NY   - route scouted in with 7 photos

Put in at Mirror Lake Drive   in Lake Placid NY. Paddle around Lake   Placid and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 7+ miles Placid Boat   Rentals

37) Kayaking on Upper Pine Creek- from Gaines PA to Ansonia PA   - kayak trip done in May 2012 with 77 photos

Put in at Beach Lane in Waltrous   Village, Gaines PA. Take out at Big Meadow Park on   Big Meadown Lane in Ansonia PA. Estimated distance   = 10 miles Pine Creek Outfitters   kayak rentals Pine Creek   Gorge This route scratchy / unrunnable   during low water levels. Colton Point State Park Leonard Harrison   State Park

38) Kayaking on Pine Creek and Gorge- from Ansonia PA to Blackwell PA   - route scouted in with 26 photos

Put in at Big Meadow Park on Big   Meadown Lane in Ansonia PA. Take out at Blackwell   Square in Blackwell PA. Estimated distance   = 17 miles Pine Creek   Gorge Owassee Rapids Class I-III   in 2 miles. Scout first. Alternate take out at   village of Tiadaghton. Colton Point   State Park Leonard Harrison   State Park Check gauge at Cedar Run.   Best at 3 feet +- 6 inches. Pine Creek Rail Trail runs   along the east bank. Pine Creek Outfitters   kayak rentals

39) Kayaking on Promised Land Lake- in Promised Land PA   - kayak trip done in July 2011 with 23 photos

Put in near the picnic area   and paddle south. Turn around at the south-east   end of the lake. Estimated round trip   distance = 4 miles Picnic area Promised Land State Park Canoe and kayak rentals Boat ramps /   Alternate put in spots

40) Kayaking on Quidi Vidi Harbour ("The Gut")- in St. John's NL Canada

Put in at Quidi Vidi wharf on Maple   View Road in St. John's NL. Paddle around Quidi Vidi   Harbour and return. Estimated distance   = under 2 miles Quidi Vidi   Lake Dam

41) Kayaking on Quidi Vidi Lake- in St. John's NL Canada

Put in at Clancey Drive   in St. John's NL. Paddle around Quidi Vidi   Lake and return. Estimated distance   = under 2 miles Quidi Vidi   Lake Dam

42) Kayaking on Rivière Rouge- "Red River" from Labelle to La Conception in Québec   - route scouted in with 13 photos

Put in at Rue du Pont   in Labelle QC. Take out at Place des Tulipes   in La Conception QC. Estimated distance   = 13+ miles Iroquois   Falls Kayak Café   - rentals & resto Pause Plein Air   - kayak rentals

43) Kayaking on Lac Rossi- in La Macaza, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 95 photos

Put in at Route 18 in   La Macaza, Québec. Paddle around Lac Rossi   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5+ miles Lac Rossi   Dam Parc national du   Mont-Tremblant Primitive campgrounds   - access by water only

44) Kayaking on Saguenay Fjord- in L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2010 with 43 photos

Put in at the pier of L'Anse-Saint-Jean, Québec.   Paddle to the other side of the cove. Continue hugging the south bank, then to the   middle of the fjord. Return via same route. Estimated round trip   distance = 5 miles L'Anse de Tabatière   lookout Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay   (Saguenay Fjord National Park) Saguenay-Saint Lawrence   Marine Park Pont du Faubourg   Covered Bridge Fjord en Kayak   guided kayak tours

45) Kayaking on Lac Savane- in La Macaza, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 77 photos

Put in at Route 2 in   La Macaza, Québec. Paddle around Lac Savane   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 6+ miles Lac Savane   Dam Parc national du   Mont-Tremblant Primitive   campgrounds

46) Kayaking on St. John's Harbour- in St. John's NL Canada

Put in at Harbour Drive   in St. John's NL. Alternate put in at Fort Amherst   Road in St. John's NL. Paddle around St. John's   Harbour and return. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Signal Hill National   Historic Site

47) Whale Watching on Fleuve St-Laurent- (St. Lawrence River) in Tadoussac, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2009 with 85 photos

Board one of the whale watching cruises on   Tadoussac harbor in Tadoussac, Quebec. Cruise to the middle of St-Laurent   River and whale watch. Detour to the mouth of Saguenay   Fjord then return. Estimated round trip   distance = 16 miles Parc Marin Natl Saguenay-St-Laurent   (Saguenay-St. Lawrence Marine Park) Parc national du Fjord-du-Saguenay   (Saguenay Fjord National Park) Free ferry provided by Quebec   provincial government.

48) Kayaking on Tors Cove Pond- in Tors Cove NL Canada

Put in at School Road   in Tors Cove NL. Paddle around Tors Cove   Pond and return. Estimated distance   = 4+ miles Alternate put in at Beachy   Cove Road roadside. Witless Bay   Reserve La Manche   Provincial Park

49) Kayaking on Trout River Pond- in Trout River NL Canada

Put in at Main Street   in Trout River NL. Paddle to the southeast to the middle   of Big Upper Pond and return. Estimated distance   = 10+ miles Gros Morne   National Park Recreation area   and beach Gros Morne National Park   Discovery Centre Tablelands   - can hike Campgrounds

50) Via Ferrata du Diable- in Lac-Supérieur, Québec   - kayak trip done in July 2014 with 116 photos

Check in at park entrance at Chemin du   Lac Supérieur, Lac-Supérieur, Québec. Via Ferrata rock climbing   on La Vache Noire. Parc national du   Mont-Tremblant Estimated time for advanced   course = 5 hours This is a strictly   guided ctivity.