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Kayaking on Shawsheen River - in Andover MA Unrated - The Boston Kayaker does not have enough information or time to make a rating.   Put in at Dale Street   in Andover MA. Take out at Abbot Bridge Drive   in Andover MA. Estimated distance   = 2 miles 200+ feet portage   at take out   Ballardvale   Dam "Shawsheen" means   "serpentine".     Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Shawsheen River Watershed Association Shawsheen River Watershed Association Recreation Brochure and Map Shawsheen River Watershed Association Recreation Brochure and Map (cached copy) Number of original photos on this page : 10 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. The Ballardvale Dam on Shawsheen River in Andover Ma. Pictures taken May 2016. At the dead end of Dale Street in Andover MA is the access to Shawsheen River below the Ballardvale Dam. The put in to Shawsheen River at Dale Street. The Shawsheen River looking downstream from the put in. At the take out on Abbot Bridge Drive in Andover, MA. From the road side of Abbot Bridge Drive is a short walk to the river bank. Shawsheen River at the Abbot Bridge Drive access. Looking to the left from the take out is the Central Street bridge.