Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Gardner Lake - in Salem CT Rating: Two Stars - I was pleasantly surprised about the size (big enough) and the small coves and the curvy perimiter that we followed. Paddle time is 1 hour 27 minutes.   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 Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: CT Govt: Gardner Lake State Park CT Govt: Gardner Lake State Park Boat Ramp CT Govt: Gardner Lake Bathymetry Map CT Govt: Gardner Lake Bathymetry Map (cached copy) LakeLubbers: Lake Gardner Number of original photos on this page : 86 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At Gardner Lake on Route 354 in Colchester CT. Trip date is July 2018. Today's kayak buddy is the Boston Kayaker's wife. Just launched on Gardner Lake. Paddle to the right. The plan is to circle Gardner Lake counter-clockwise. Just rounded the corner and now facing northwards. That island is a state park all by itself. Happy campers. Will continue to follow the shore on my right. The resident ducks of Gardner Lake. The Hopemead State Park beach. On left is the northeast corner of Gardner Lake. Pivot to the right. Looking south from the north end of Gardner Lake. Paddling westwards to the other side . . . Landing for a short break. Paddling southwards now with the western shore on right. I can see the landing green area. Looking behind me . . . IMG_5868.JPG 20180702102411 IMG_0115.JPG 20180702102444 Approaching the ramp. IMG_5870.JPG 20180702102709 Landed. Paddle time is 1 hour 27 minutes.