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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Kayaking on Quinebaug River and West Dudley Pond - in Dudley MA

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The Last Green Valley: The 2012 Quinebaug River Paddle Guide (see page 12)
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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.