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Kayaking on Bristol Harbor - in Bristol RI


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  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

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: Paddles in Bristol
Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Paddles in Bristol (cached copy)
Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Poppasquash Road Access to Bristol Harbor
Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Independence Park Access to Bristol Harbor
RI Govt: Colt State Park
Herreshoff Marine Museum and Anerica's Cup Hall of Fame
Blithewold Mansion and Gardens
Coggeshall Farm Museum


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At the launch to Bristol Harbor on Poppasquash Road in Bristol.
Pictures taken August 2013.


Bristol RI harbor.


Some parking spots across the road from the launch.


Nearby Colt State Park.