Boston
Kayaker
Kayaking on Willimantic River
- from Tolland CT and Mansfield CT
Unrated
- The Boston Kayaker does not have enough information or time to make a rating.
Put in at Tolland Turnpike
/ Route 74 in Tolland CT.
Take out at Merrow Meadow Park on
Merrow Road / Route 32 in Mansfield CT.
Estimated distance
= 5 miles
River
Park
Paddle when river gauge
reads over 2.5.
Alternate put in at Heron Cove
Park on South River Road.
Class I-II rapids under
Depot Road bridge.
Taylor
Preserve
Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.
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Other resources:
USGS Willimantic River Gauge at Merrow Road, Merrow CT
Last Green Valley: Willimantic River Water Trail Paddle Guide (see pages 8 to 10)
Last Green Valley: Willimantic River Water Trail Paddle Guide (cached copy)
Willimantic River Alliance
Willimantic River Alliance: Paddling on the Willimantic River Guide
Willimantic River Alliance: Heron Cove Park
Willimantic River Alliance: River Park
Willimantic River Alliance: Merrow Meadow Park