Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Dark Brook Reservoir - in Auburn MA Rating: One Star - Paddled under the I-90, shores mostly undeveloped and could be mistaken for some remote pond (if not for the I-90 that is).   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 Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Mass. Govt: Dark Brook Reservoir Mass. Govt: Dark Brook Reservoir (cached copy) Number of original photos on this page : 76 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the launch to Dark Brook Reservoir at West Street in Auburn MA. Trip date is September 2014. Locked gate limits use to hand-carried boats. The Boston Kayaker just launched on Dark Brook Reservoir. Some aquatic birds on my right. Trying to head directly to the I-90. Looking to my left. I can now see the tunnel uner the I-90. Under the I-90 paddling northwards in the tunnel. Now on the northern section of the reservoir. Veered to my left, will circle clockwise. Continuing my clock-wise circle now going eastwards . . . Looking at my right is the middle of the reservoir. Water-front houses. The Dark Brook Reservoir dam. Another pivot to the left. Hugging the west-bound side I-90. Now approaching the tunnel under the I-90. Paddling again inside the I-90 tunnel now south-bound. Heading to the ramp where I came from.