Merrimack River Watershed Council, Inc

 
 

Paddling Trips - August 2010

 
AUGUST 2010 TRIPS

August 7 (Sat.) - YORK RIVER - York, ME (EASY TO MODERATE)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED
The trip has been planned to follow the outgoing tide down stream about five miles to the ocean. It’s an easy paddle past a golf course, historic buildings and beautiful homes along the river. After stopping for lunch at a miniature suspension bridge and playing in the white water outlet of a millpond, we venture into the ocean for a short distance, if wind and sea conditions permit. Please do not block traffic at putin, park on opposite side of the street from the boat ramp and on other side of the bridge if necessary.
Time and meeting place: 9:30am at Scotland Bridge in York, ME. Take Rte 95 to exit 7 in York, ME. At end of exit ramp go
east toward US Rte 1. Right onto US Rte 1 south. Follow Rte 1 south for 0.7 miles and turn right onto ME Rte 91. Follow ME Rte 91 west for 2.2 miles and turn left onto Scotland Bridge Rd. Follow Scotland Bridge Rd about 0.2 miles to bridge across York River. Put in at boat ramp next to bridge.
Trip Leaders: Julie Smith 603-891-0267 - cantdog@comcast.net; Denise Hurt 603-889-4812 -  hurt28@charter.net; Sue Sanborn 603-880-1687 - asis72@msn.net

2010 Sponsors

Charles River Canoe & Kayak
Boston - Newton - Natick, MA
617-965-5110
www.PaddleBoston.com

Plum Island Kayak
Newburyport, MA 978-462-5510
www.plumislandkayak.com/plum

Polartec
Lawrence, MA 978-685-6341

www.polartec.com

Hunter's Rendezvous

Pepperell, MA 978-433-9458

www.huntersrendezvous.com

Still River Outfitters

Bolton, MA 978-844-0965

Brownsvill, VT 802-484-3926

www.stillriveroutfitters.com

Contoocook River Canoe Company

Concord, NH 603-753-9804
www.contoocookcanoe.com

Kittery Trading Post

Kittery, ME 888-587-6246
www.kitterytradingpost.com

Pemi-Baker River Adventures
Plymouth, NH 603-536-5652

www.pbriveradventures.com

Mountain Road Trading Post

Raymond, NH 603-895-3501

Northwood, NH 603-942-5777

www.mrtp.net

Outdoor Escapes

New Hampshire

Conway, NH 603-528-0136

www.outdoorescapesnewhampshire.com

Nashoba Paddler

Groton, MA 978-448-8699

www.nashobapaddler.com

August 8 (Sun.) - MERRIMACK RIVER - North Concord, NH (EASY)

Although the NH state capital is right around the bend, this section seems remote and is enjoyed by many of the locals.
Time and meeting place: 9:30am in North Concord, NH. Rte 93 north to exit 15 west, at second set of lights go right onto Main Street/Rte 3, pass NH State Prison, at fork bear right onto Sewalls Falls Rd, (cemetery in center), take right onto Second St., continue to end into the Sewalls Falls Multi-Use Recreation Area, Put-in is in parking lot on right labeled “cartop boat access”.
Trip Leader: Paul Husted 978-649-9618 - phusted46@comcast.net

Trip Partner: NH Rivers Council

August 14 (Sat.) - MERRIMACK RIVER - Tyngsboro/North Chelmsford, MA (EASY)

This section offers flatwater and quickwater. There are more signs of human habitation from Tyngsboro to North Chelmsford. The river follows the railroad. Interesting old stone bridges and culverts span small tributaries.
Time and meeting place: TBD
Trip leaders: Bill, Paula and Meaghan Brooks 978-807-4793 - wbrooks18@comcast.net

August 21 (Sat.) - LAKE POTANIPO - Brookline, NH (MOONLIGHT PADDLE)

Enjoy a peaceful evening paddle under a moonlit sky. All boats must have a flashlight or equivalent. Trip is dependent on a clear sky. If weather is questionable call before 6:30.

Time and meeting place: 7:30pm in Brookline. From Nashua take exit 6 (Rte 130) west. In Brookline center leave Rte 130 in front of Daniels Academy (large yellow building on left) staying straight onto Meetinghouse Hill Rd. At red blinking light continue straight over Rte 13 onto Mason Rd. Entrance to Potanipo is second right, just before going over bridge.
Trip leaders: Linda 603-880-5447 and Gwen Whitbeck 603-878-9046

 

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Phone: 978.275.0120
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