Please note the location change. The conditions at the previously scheduled West River in Upton were not suitable for a paddle there at this time.
Trip is suitable for all size boats and levels of experience.
No RSVP is needed for the paddle.
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Address near 42 Lacky Dam Road, Sutton MA
Lackey Dam Paddle and The Mumford River
Enjoy a very pleasurable evening on Lackey Pond and Mumford River. Launch and paddled south into Lackey Pond. Continuing south we will find the the pristine Mumford River.
Near 42 Lackey Dam Road, Sutton, MA
Starting at the Lackey Dam, the paddle trip goes upstream into Lackey Pond and under Route 146 into the Mumford River.
Directions: From Rhode Island, take Route 146 north to Exit 8 for Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge. At the end of the ramp, turn right onto Lackey Dam Road, going east.
From the Worcester area, take Route 146 south to Exit 8 for Lackey Dam Road, Douglas, Northbridge. At the end of the ramp, turn left onto Lackey Dam Road, going east.
Once on Lackey Dam Road, proceed east for about 1/2 mile and turn right onto the dirt service road just after the sign on the left for Oakhurst Rd. (The service road has no street number. The closest address to the service road entrance is 42 Lackey Dam Road.)
The Lackey Pond put-in is at the end of the dirt road, next to the dam.
Space in the service road area is limited. Please park as close to the edge of the road and as close to other cars as possible.
N42 06.184 W071 41.394 Address Near 42 Lacky Dam Road, Sutton MA
For questions about the BVPC, Contact Cheryl StoneFoxfarm75@gmail.com 401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn how to join: Join by clicking here If you are not a yet a member and are undecided about joining, come join us for a trip to help make up your mind. Introduce yourself to one of the trip leaders in the orange shirts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.
Note: Please inspect your boat and gear for any invasive Aquatic plants. If you have been on the water in the past 5 days, please clean and dry your equipment. Also, check, clean, drain and dry after.
If the trip is cancelled due to weather we will try to offer it on the next day (Wednesday). Check the message board for changes and cancellations to trips - flatwater message board.
Please check the board before leaving for any trip. We provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.
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