Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Quinebaug River and West Dudley Pond - in Dudley MA Rating: One Star - About half-a-mile upriver from the launch, we hit shallow spots with fast moving water. We turned around and then explored the small cove/branch. The short span is full of lush greenery. Paddle time is 52 minutes.   Put in at West Dudley Road   in Dudley MA. Paddle upstream until   navigable and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 3+ miles West Dudley   Hydro Dam Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: The Last Green Valley: The 2012 Quinebaug River Paddle Guide (see page 12) The Last Green Valley: The 2012 Quinebaug River Paddle Guide (cached copy) Number of original photos on this page : 59 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the public launch to West Dudley Pond on West Dudley Road in Dudley MA. Trip date is June 2020. A family of 4 just launched minutes earlier. The Boston Kayaker and wife, and puppies Saco and Sebec just launched on West Dudley Pond. Looking to our left, the top of the West Dudley Dam. Paddling to the other side of the pond . . . Saco on West Dudley Pond. The Boston Kayaker on West Dudley Pond. Puppies tethered. A tree blocking this branch of the river. The end of the cove. Can now see the top of the hydro dam. Along the western bank is a dirt bike path. Approaching the launch. Total paddle time is 52 minutes.