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Kayaking on Barrington River and Hundred Acre Cove - in Barrington RI Rating: Two Stars - This route has variety. Starting with the wide open cove, following the river north, it gets narrower and the grasses taller.   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 Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Barrington River - 100 Acre Cove US Harbors: Tides in Barrington and Warren Rivers Daytripper's Guide: Barrington RI REI Guidepost: Hundred Acre Cove Number of original photos on this page : 76 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. I put in at the commuter rail parking in Barrington RI (designated as the alternate put in on the map above). Trip date is August 2012. Looking at the east bank across Barrington River. Now facing and paddling north, the Massasoit Avenue bridge. The official put in town ramp. People fishing on the banks of Barrington River. Route 114 is on my left. The Standard Oil Pond Dam on Barrington River. This is my point to turn around. Now paddling south downstream to get back to where I started. A couple of kayakers. The high-water mark is visible on these marsh, about 14+ inches higher than current water level. I decided to go on the other side east bank. I was paddling on Barrington River for 2 hours and 10 minutes. The road sign to the parking lot (informal put in).