Paddling Trips - July 2010

July 3 (Sat.) - MERRIMACK RIVER - Manchester, NH (MODERATE)

This moderate trip can offer a challenge but one worth taking. Starting in the urban historical factory section of Manchester, Class II rapids will be encountered before entering a more remote section which passes a lock that has survived from the Old Middlesex Canal System.
Time and meeting place: 9:30am in Manchester, NH. Rte 293 to exit 6 (Amoskeag Bridge). Before crossing river, turn right
into Amoskeag Fishway parking lot.
Trip Leader: George May 603-883-3409 -
georgemay@comcast.net

Trip Partners: Merrimack Valley Padders and NH Rivers Council.

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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

July 10-11 (Sat. - Sun.) - MERRIMACK RIVER - OVERNIGHT - Boscawen, NH (EASY)

Enjoy this beautiful remote section of the Merrimack, which meanders through varied countryside. Jump from the rope swing and camp on one of the sandy beaches. This section can also be shortened to a day trip by taking out shortly after the Hannah Dustin Memorial. Please advise the trip leader if you’re doing
this as a day trip.
Time and meeting place: 9:30am in Boscawen, NH. Rte 93 to exit 17, Rte 4W four miles to Rte 3N, 3 1/2 miles to ramp
marked “Merrimack County Boat Access” on right just past prison. Bring camping gear and food for overnight.
TripLeaders: Nancy Gero 603-895-0274  - coolcanoechic@comcast.net, and Ted Krzesowski 603-329-8168. Trip Partner: NH Rivers Council

July 18 (Sun.) - ASSABET RIVER - W. Concord, MA (EASY)

This small, friendly river offers quickwater as well as flatwater. The trip includes the Concord National Historical Park and a portion of the Great Meadows wildlife refuge.
Time and meeting place: 9:30am in W. Concord. Take Rte 62 into Concord, turn South onto Pine Street, continue down hill and park at river. Note: From Rte 2, go West on Rte 62 about ¾ mile and turn left onto Pine St., (sign can be difficult to see), park at river.
Trip Leader: Bob Jeffers 978-663-3664 - rsfun22008@yahoo.com

July 24 (Sat.) CHARLES RIVER - Weston, MA, (EASY)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - LIMITED SPACE
A pleasant paddle upstream to Newton Lower Falls where you’ll have a stop long enough for a snack, a quick breakfast or perhaps an ice cream. On the return trip there will be ample time for lunch in a park.You’ll forget that Route I-95 and the Mass. Pike are never too far away.
Time and meeting place: 9:30am in Auburndale. Rte 95/128 to exit 24 (Rte 30 W) toward Wayland, straight ahead at intersection onto River Rd, turn right at Norumbega Rd, then right into parking lot. Be prepared to paddle against the current.
Trip leader: Bob Jeffers 978-663-3664 - rsfun2008@yahoo.com

July 25 (Sun.) — PAWTUCKAWAY LAKE - Nottingham, NH (EASY)

REGISTRATION REQUIRED - VERY LIMITED SPACE
A leisurely paddle along the less active side of the lake, picking wild blueberries and hunting for mushrooms. We will have wild mushroom experts on this trip. There will be a cookout afterwards.
Trip Leader: Nancy Gero 603-895-0274 -
coolcanoechic@comcast.net

Trip Partner: NH AMC Paddlers

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