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Monday Paddle West River Northbridge

Posted by Frank on 2/19/2022, 1:13 pm

Earl and I plan to paddle a section of the West River putting in off Mendon Rd in Northbridge on Monday. This is among my favorite winding river places to paddle. With lots of water we may be able to explore some of the side streams. Current is usually slow. I have not paddled it recently and do not know about blockages etc but we can usually go upstream for several miles and / or downstream to the West Hill Dam.

Parking is on the road next to the bridge near 717 Mendon Rd Northbridge MA. Arrive there at 10:00 and we'll launch as soon as we get the boats to the water. The put-in is about 100 yards down an abandoned road, consider bringing wheels. It was snow covered on Thursday but should be clear now.

Hope some of you can join us. Frank

Re: Monday Paddle West River Northbridge

Posted by Earl on 2/20/2022, 4:26 pm, in reply to "Monday Paddle West River Northbridge"

See you at 10:00

Re: Monday Paddle West River Northbridge

Posted by Jim on 2/20/2022, 4:52 pm, in reply to "Monday Paddle West River Northbridge"

I thought I could go..... but will not be able to make it now. Enjoy the paddle.

Re: Monday Paddle West River Northbridge pics

Posted by Earl on 2/22/2022, 1:21 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday Paddle West River Northbridge"

Great spring? day on the water.
Whats up with that groundhog?
link to my pics, enjoy
www.flickr.com/photos/93506267@N05/albums/72177720296882626

Re: Monday Paddle West River Northbridge pics

Posted by Frank on 2/22/2022, 10:07 pm, in reply to "Re: Monday Paddle West River Northbridge pics"

This was a GREAT paddle, we went further north on this section than I have ever been. Turned around within sight of the West River St Bridge in Upton. Paddled up or climbed over 11 beaver dams and 2 more that were below the high water level, ran them all on the way back. Moved a fallen tree and portaged around another. 3:15 upstream from launch to turnaround and 1:20 for the return trip. Looking forward to doing this one again.

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