Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Pine Acres Lake - in Hampton CT


Rating: Half-Star - I only scouted this late August. About 99% of the water surface is covered with aquatic vegetation.

  Put in at Potter Road
  in Hampton CT.
Paddle to north end
  of lake and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 3 miles
James Goodwin
  State Forest
  Covered with aquatic vegetation
  by mid-summer.
Picnic rest area Richard Haley
  Wildlife Garden
 

Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources:
Appalachian Mountain Club: Recommended Trips - Pine Acres Lake
CT Govt: Pine Acres Boat Launch (will open in new window)
CT Govt: James Goodwin State Forest (will open in new window)
National Geographic: pine Acres Lake Topographic Map


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The road sign at Potter Road in Hampton CT.
Pictures taken August 2017.


The ramp to Pine Acres Lake.


Pine Acres Lake, at this time of the year, is mostly covered with vegetation.


Not really paddle-quality lake at this time.