Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Olney Pond and Barney Pond - in Lincoln RI Rating: One-and-a-Half Stars - The non-circular shape of Olney Pond allows for some hidden coves to be explored as one navigates the perimiter of the pond. Big boulders and rocks dot the shoreline and at least 2 islands in the middle. A swimming picnic can be planned for this kayak destination. I checked out Barney Pond and did not think much of it and chose not to paddle Barney Pond.   Put in at Les Pawson Loop   ramp in Lincoln RI. Paddle around Olney   Pond and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1.5+ miles Olney Pond   Dam Beach and   rec area EMS Kayak school   and rentals   Put in at Smithfield Ave. for   a paddle on Barney Pond. Paddle upstream   and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 1 mile Barney Pond   Dam Covered   bridge Lincoln Woods   State Park 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: Olney Pond Paddling Guide (pdf) Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Olney Pond Paddling Guide (cached copy) Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Barney Pond Paddling Guide (pdf) Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Barney Pond Paddling Guide (cached copy) Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Olney Pond Boat Ramp on Les Pawson Loop Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Olney Pond Kayak School Launch Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Barney Pond Launch EMS Kayak School and Rentals Number of original photos on this page : 61 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At Lincoln Woods State Park in Lincoln RI. Trip date is May 2015. At the launch to Olney Pond in Lincoln RI. The Boston Kayaker just launched on Olney Pond. The pond is surrounded by the Lincoln Woods State Forest. Veering to my right, I will circle Olney Pond counter-clockwise. Olney Pond is encircled by the Les Lawson Loop road. Veering to my left continuing my counter-clockwise. Another cove on my right. Being late spring, the leaves are not fully out and still spurting/growing. Sunbathers on Olney Pond. A trio of kayakers on Olney Pond. I can see the public beach at the center of the picture (far). One of many picnic areas on Olney Pond. The swimming beach in Olney Pond. The water is still a bit cold for me but that did not stop all these beachgoers! Next to the swimming beach is the EMS kayak rentals. An island on Olney Pond. Looking straight ahead is the launch area where I came from. Landed. I was on the water for 46 minutes. The Covered Bridge over Barney Pond on Manchester Print Works in Lincoln RI. The launch area to Barney Pond (next to the dam). Barney Pond seen from the launch. The launch to Barney Pond is steep. The Barney Pond dam.