Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Pawcatuck River - from Potter Hill Dam in Westerly RI Unrated - The Boston Kayaker does not have enough information or time to make a rating.   Put in at Potter Hill Road   in Westerly RI. White Rock Dam Class II rapids   - get out on right and scout first Rapids below Stillman Avenue   Bridge - take left of island Potter Hill   Dam   Take out at Main Street   ramp in Westerly RI. Estimated distance   = 4.5+ miles     Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Paddling.com: Pawcatuck River Kayak Trip Report Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Potter Hill Dam on Pawcatuck River Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Main Street Boat Ramp Access to Pawtuckaway River Number of original photos on this page : 6 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. Just downstream of the dam on Potter Hill Road in Westerly RI is this informal access to Pawcatuck River. Pictures taken June 2017. Now at the Stillman Avenue bridge looking downstream. Pawcatuck River is split by an island. The passage left of the island seems to be the easier one. The rapids right of the island. Now at the take out public ramp to Pawcatuck River on Main Street in Westerly RI. The takeout ramp from Pawcatuck River.