RICKA Flatwater, BVPC and Wilderness Postings

RICKA Flatwater, BVPC and Wilderness Postings
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Spots still open for 8/11 Bowdish Reservoir

Posted by Skye on 8/4/2020, 7:47 am

Bowdish Lake in GWMA - August 11, 2020 6pm launch
This is a calendar trip, but there is still room. We will not see a message here or email after 4pm on Tuesday - please call or text as early as you can if you cannot make it so we don’t worry about you.

Trip is suitable for all. Upon entering the George Washington Campground, please tell the attendant that you are there to use the state boat ramp, therefore you will not be charged admission. We might find ripe blueberries along the shore!

Meet at 5:30 for a 6:00 pm launch.

Trip is limited to 15 paddlers.

GPS put-in coordinates are: N41 55. 408' W071 45.493

The street address for GW campground is 2185 Putnam Pike, Chepachet, RI.

From Worcester - Take Rt. 290 South until it becomes Rt. 395 South. Continue to Exit 97 in Putnam Connecticut for Rt. 44 East. Follow Rt. 44 East for appox 7. 5 miles to G the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 146 South - Take Slatersville Exit. Turn right onto Rt. 146 A. At light by Slatersville Plaza, go straight on Rt. 102 South. Follow Rt. 102 South for seven miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet. Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and continue about four miles to the George Washington Camping area on your right (you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 146 North - Take Slatersville Exit. Turn left off ramp onto School Street. At intersection by Slatersville Common and Church, veer left onto Green Street. Continue through Slatersville to first light at Rt. 102. Turn left onto Rt. 102 South. Follow Rt. 102 South for six miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet. Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and continue about four miles to the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

From Rt. 295 - Take 295 North or South to exit 7B Greenville, Route 44 west. Follow Rt. 44 West for approx. 13.5 miles to the George Washington Camping area on your right. ( you will not be charged a day use fee). Go into the campground and follow the one way signs for approx 1/4 mile.

Mandatory RSVP with the leaders, do not show up without confirmation from the trip leader.

Always wear masks on land or when 6 feet of social distancing can not be maintained.
Attendees:
1. Skye
2. Steve
3. Darlene Vargulish