The Swallow murmuration paddle that was scheduled for Saturday 9/6/25 has been moved to 9/27th.

New paddle this weekend!

September 7th Quinebaug River in Canterbuy CT. Trip coordinators are Cheryl Thompson stonefoxfarm75@gmail.com 401-497-5887 and Tom Farley

Meet at 1:00 for a 1:30 launch.

Butts Bridge State Boat Launch. Launch is about 900 feet east of the bridge on Butts Bridge Road.

Look for a sign marking the gravel road to the parking and launch area. Plenty of parking.

This stretch of the Quinebaug is mostly undeveloped and has a convenient put in access.

See location in Google

41.649399 71.975830

This is part of the 45 mile Quinebaug River Water Trail

North or up river:

Quinebaug River NRT – Butts Bridge Canterbury CT:
The current is slow and the river makes five large, meandering turns.



The Last Green Valley Guide



Butts Bridge

Returning to the launch which is just past the bridge

Room for many cars. You can pull up right to the water’s edge. Anglers launch power boats here, too, so it can be busy during weekends. No public restrooms.
You may see everything from bald eagles and osprey to wood ducks, Canada geese and mergansers.

Changes and cancellations to trips will be posted on the flatwater message board.


Please check the board before leaving for any trip. Our coordinators provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.

Any paddle sport is an assumed risk sport. Some aspects of canoeing and kayaking involve the risk of serious injury or death. The Rhode Island Canoe and Kayak Association, although safety conscious, cannot guarantee your personal safety in club activities.