Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Merrimack River - from Nashua NH to Tyngsboro MA Rating: Two-and-a-Half Stars - I love this stretch of the Merrimack River. Easy access at the endpoints. Uninterrupted greenery on both banks. Very clean. Water was calm during our trip. For this trip, I have my best friend from my college days in the Phillippines and his family. Paddle time was 2 hours 24 minutes.   Put in at Greely Park on Hills   Ferry Road in Nashua NH. Take out at Forest Road /   Route 3A in Tyngsboro MA. Estimated distance   = 8+ miles Nashua River enters   on river right.   Pheasant Lane   Mall Golf Clubs     Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Kayak The Merrimack Trip Report from Nashua NH to Lowell MA Merrimack River Watershed Council Number of original photos on this page : 79 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. The boat ramp sign on Hills Ferry Road in Nashua NH. Trip date is May 2018. Need to cross a railroad tracks. The entrance to the gravel toad to the ramp. About 1/8 of a mile of very bumpy road. The Greely Park boat launch area. Today's kayak buddies are my friend's family from the Philippines and the Boston Kayaker's wife. Launching on Merrimack River. The Boston Kayaker's wife and Carol. Just launched. The Boston Kayaker will be at the back of this tandem kayak. Nice clear blue-sky weather. Temperature a pleasant low 80sF. Approaching the Circumrential Hiway Bridge. Selfie. The Isip Family from the Philippines trailing behind. Approaching the Route 113 bridge in Tyngsboro MA. Some young people playing on the river on the right bank. Jump rope! Passing under Route 113 bridge over the Merrimack River in Tyngsboro MA. Looking behind, my kayak buddies trailing behind. A jetskier on the Merrimack River. Approaching the take-out ramp. IMG_5374.JPG 20180525182403 IMG_5375.JPG 20180525182415 Landed. Paddle time is 2 hours 24 minutes. The entrance to the take out is very easy to miss. It has this opened yellow gate. The Tyngsboro launch has a parking space and playgrounds and picnic tables.