Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Taunton River - from Raynham MA to Taunton MA Rating: Three Stars - This route has long stretches of unspoiled greenery, a pleasant surprise amidst the busy Taunton center. Very few developments on the river banks> On some points, the river was briefly parallel and visible to Route 44, but this is the exception. Scenic and relaxed trip.   Put in at South Street Bridge   in Raynham MA. Take out at East Water   Street in Taunton MA. Estimated distance   = 6.5 miles Best to paddle on   a receding tide. Weir Village   Riverfront Park Nemasket Kayak   Center rentals 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: South Street East Bridge River Access Explore RI's Blueways and Greenways: Weir Village Riverfront Park Nemasket Kayak Center Taunton River Watershed Alliance Taunton River Watershed Map Taunton River Watershed Map (cached copy) Tides.Info: Taunton River Tides Wikipedia: Taunton River Number of original photos on this page : 100 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. At the South Street in Taunton MA to launch on Taunton River. Trip date August 2012. South Street Bridge. The put in into Taunton River on South Street in Taunton MA. The Boston Kayaker's wife on the bridge. Just past South Street Bridge. Looking back at South Street bridge. To my left is this bricky building. Route 24 bridge. Passing under Route 24 bridge. Route 44 on my right. Old and unused bridge not in maps. Another stretch of Route 44 on my right. Longmeadow Road bridge. A bridge for sewer and water pipes. Summer Street bridge. Another unused old bridge. The Weir Village bridge. Last bridge before take-out. The sign at Weir Village Park. This picture and all the pictures below were taken January 2012.