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Paddle Suggestions

Posted by Bob Reed on 6/24/2020, 12:58 pm

Funny...all my years paddling and not sure what to suggest...my friend just bot 10' kayaks for him and his wife...looking for places to paddle...lives in Bellingham Ma area...he asked me about the Greenhill Pond paddle I just did but I think that's too open to the "sea" for 10' kayaks and limited experience...was thinking some rivers like Charles, Blackstone, Bungay and Lakes such as Lincoln Woods, Stump Pond, Webster Lake, Hopkinton lakes?

Any thoughts...thanks.

Re: Paddle Suggestions

Posted by Skye on 6/24/2020, 2:46 pm, in reply to "Paddle Suggestions"

Don’t forget River Bend Farm (Uxbridge) fo the canal looping back, or Rice City Pond... there are a lot of ideas in our trip list. The Bungay is also nice - so many places on the Blackstone to explore, and many would be suitable for that boat. Webster Lake might be a little big and crowded, but Stump and Olney (Lincoln Woods) would be nice.

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Posted by Al Sampson on 6/24/2020, 5:57 pm, in reply to "Paddle Suggestions"

The headwaters of the Charles River. Many launch sites, Great wild life.

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Posted by Gary P on 6/25/2020, 12:13 pm, in reply to "Paddle Suggestions"

Hi Bob, Wallum Lake in Douglas St Forest, the Gorge on the Blackstone, Slateresville Reservoir in N. Smithfield are some suggestions.

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Posted by Gary P on 6/25/2020, 12:15 pm, in reply to "Paddle Suggestions"

Hi Bob, Wallum Lake in Douglas St Forest, the Gorge on the Blackstone in Blackstone, Slateresville Reservoir in N. Smithfield are some suggestions.

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Posted by Ron on 6/25/2020, 9:52 pm, in reply to "Re: Paddle Suggestions"

Dighton town boat ramp on Taunton river, easy in and out, easy parking, calm water, lots to see.

Re: Paddle Suggestions

Posted by Bob Reed on 6/26/2020, 2:24 pm, in reply to "Paddle Suggestions"

Thanks everyone for the suggestions.

Re: Paddle Suggestions

Posted by Frank on 6/27/2020, 9:29 am, in reply to "Re: Paddle Suggestions"

Hopedale pond is a great easy paddle, close to Bellingham, easy access (although you have to park on the street after unloading), and a bit scenic with the little stone bridge at the north end entry to the Mill River. Most years you could easily paddle upriver almost to Rt 140 but a couple months ago I was there and there is a large beaver dam across the river just north of the stone bridge.

Check out the directions tab on the Flatwater/BVPC page for many options.

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