Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Housatonic River - and Lake Lillinonah from New Milford to Southbury CT Rating: Three Stars - This is a beautiful lake and river. The mountainous river banks gave a gorge-like scenery. Passing powered boats and their wakes punctuate an otherwise calm water.   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 Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Housatonic River Guide Housatonic River Guide: Grove Street, Addis Park, New Milford CT Housatonic River Guide: Route 133 Boat Ramp, Brookfield CT CT Govt: Lovers Leap State Park (will open in new window) CT Govt: Lovers Leap State Park Map CT Govt: Lovers Leap State Park Map (cached copy) LakeLubbers.com: Lake Lillinonah Number of original photos on this page : 87 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At Addis Park in New Milford CT. Trip date is August 2012. Addis Park. The put in at Addis Park. The Boston Kayaker just launched on Housatonic River and Lake Lillinonah. The picnic area in Addis Park. Paddling south. Grove Street on my left. The bridge at Lovers' Leap Park. After the bridge is the Lovers Leap Gorge. Lovers' Leap Gorge. The river patrol. After the narrow gorge, the river widens up. Bridgewater Town Park. Water skier. Ready. Set. Go! The Route 133 is now within sight. I phoned my son to take pictures of me as I approach the Route 133 bridge. Landed. The sign at Route 133 launch. Parking lot at Route 133 launch.