Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Squam Lake's Squaw Cove - in Sandwich NH


Rating: Two-and-a-Half Stars - This kayak destination has more potential than the time we put in on trip. We had out to see Hoag Island and returned. It was a hot day. Paddle time was 1 hour and 10 minutes.

  Put in at Metcalf Road
  in Sandwich NH.
Paddle out of Squaw Cove into
  Squam Lake main body.
Paddle east to Squam Lake's
  Sandwich Bay and return.
Estimated round trip
  distance = 6+ miles

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Just launched at the public access on Metcalf Road in Sandwich NH.
Parking lot overflowing.
Trip date is June 2020.


We are paddling eastwards away from the launch.


Today will be sunny and temp in the low 90sF.





Today's kayak buddies, the Boston Kayaker's wife and pets Saco (right) and Sebec (left).





Two ladies swimming the Squam Lake and marking themselves with orange floaters.











The Boston Kayaker and Sebec on Squam Lake.








A couple of Stand-up paddlers on Squam Lake.
























































A pontoon boat.



























































At this point, we decided to turn around.


We are now paddling back to return to the launch.





A motorized boat on Squam Lake.








































































































Approaching the launch/take-out.


Paddle time is 1 hour 10 minutes.