Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Taunton River - from Taunton MA to Dighton MA Rating: Two-and-a-Half Stars - This is a big tidal river route much preferably done riding the tide out. Some marsh, water fowls, a marina, and end at Dighton Rock state park.   Put in at river front park on East   Water Street in Taunton MA. Take out at state park on Bayview   Avenue in Berkeley MA. Estimated distance   = 6 miles Dighton Rock   State Park   Alternate put in / take out at   Berkeley Heritage Park. Best to paddle when   tide is receding. Taunton Yatch   Club Marina   Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Weir Village Riverfront Park to Dighton Park Map and Guide Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Weir Village Riverfront Park to Dighton Park Map and Guide (cached copy) Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Weir Village Riverfront Park Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Berkley Bridge Village Heritage Park Tides.Info: Taunton River Tides Paddling.net: Taunton River Trip Report 1 Paddling.net: Taunton River Trip Report 2 Number of original photos on this page : 122 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the Weir Village River Front Park on East Water Street in Taunton MA. Trip date is June 2016. The Boston Kayaker's daughter and wife. The Boston Kayaker just launched into the Taunton River. It was about 15 minutes after high tide in Somerset MA. A couple of kayakers on Taunton River. Taunton River bending sharply to the right. After the right bend. Not sure what this structure is . . . ? Taking pictures of wildlife. On my left, the Ten Mile River enters the Taunton River. This thing seems to be sucking water from the Taunton River when it is operational. Elm Street bridge. Passing under the Elm Street bridge on the Taunton River. Taking a break a this small Berkely Bridge Village River Park. Back on the Taunton River paddling downriver towards Dighton Park. I can now see the marina. Across that is our landing. That one-story white structure is the Dighton Rock Museum. The landing is right after the Dighton Rock Museum. Looking to my left. To my right is the marina. Heading directly towards the Dighton Rock Museum on this suddenly-wide river. Landed at Dighton State Park. Just behind me is my wife and daughter. Total paddle time is 1 hour and 50 minutes. Exiting the state park.