August 3rd West River Uxbridge- round trip
Frank Cortesa frankcortesa@charter.net 508-369-8205.

Meet at 10:00 for a 10:30 launch.

This trip has been changed to a trip that is suitable for all. Bring a lunch.

We will paddle to the dam and have lunch before turning around.

28 West River Road, Uxbridge

The West River, like the Nipmuc, has excellent water quality and is one of several rivers in the Blackstone Valley clean enough for swimming.

A typical West River paddle from this point starts out going upstream against the current. There are several beaver dams along the way that may require some muscle or a portage to get around them. The downstream trip over the beaver dams is easier, especially if the dams have been notched and enough water is flowing through the notches to carry the boats through.

Directions:

Route 146 northbound (from points south and Rhode Island) Take Exit 6 and turn right onto Route 16 East.

Route 146 southbound (from the Worcester area) Take Exit 6 and follow the signs in the two roundabouts for Route 16 East.

Follow Route 16 East for two miles into downtown Uxbridge. At the T intersection and traffic light, turn right onto North Main Street. Immediately after, at the next traffic light, turn left for Route 16, Mendon Street. Go about one mile and turn left at the yellow blinker onto West River Road. Go 200 feet and turn right into the gravel parking area.