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June 1 (Sunday) - PEMIGEWASSET RIVER, Plymouth, NH (EASY)
An attractive section that includes shallow areas with sandy banks and bottom. Most of the trip has good current, changing to flatwater behind Ayers Island Dam.
Call first. Meet 9:00am in Plymouth, NH. Rte 93 to exit 25 to Plymouth. As soon as you cross the river, turn left onto Green St. Launch is on left just past Court House.Leader: Earl Flanders (603) 536-5652. Trip Partners: Pemi-Baker River Adventures and NH Rivers Council. Call in advance for rentals or email: flanders1@roadrunner.com.
June 7 (Saturday) - CONCORD RIVER , Concord, MA (EASY)
From history to wildlife – join us for an easy paddle which passes under the Old North Bridge replica, (part of the Minute Man National Historical Park), then proceeds through the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.
Meet 9:30am in Concord, MA, at Lowell Road bridge. From Rte 3 take Rte 62 to Concord Commons. Lowell Rd is on west side of Colonial Inn at north end of Commons. Leader: Julie Smith (603) 891-0267, email: cantdog@comcast.net. Trip Partners: Lowell National Historical Park
June 8 (Sunday) - POWWOW RIVER, Amesbury, MA (EASY)
A small, cozy, twisty little river that offers a variety of trip possibilities.
Meet at 9:30am in Amesbury, MA. From Rte 495 Exit 54 take Rte 150 North. In just under one mile turn left on Highland St., (park will be on right). Highland turns into Lions Mouth Rd. Continue to crossing of Powwow River at outlet of Tuxbury Pond. Parking area is just past river. After unloading boat, please move car to parking area.
Leader: Bob Jeffers (978) 663-3664, email: Rwjeffers6@aaahawk.com.
June 8 (Sunday) - WINNIPESAUKEE RIVER, Tilton, NH (EASY TO MODERATE)
This popular paddle is always enjoyed by everyone. It offers not only flatwater but also a couple of Class I-II sections thought to be excellent training for beginners.
Meet 9:00am. Rte 93 to exit 20 (Tilton); meet at McDonalds parking lot.
Leader: Earl Flanders (603) 536-5652. Trip Partners: Pemi-Baker River Adventures, Friends of the Winni, Merrimack Valley Paddlers and NH Rivers Council. Call in advance for rentals or email: eflanders1@roadrunner.com.
June 14 (Saturday) - MERRIMACK RIVER, Franklin, NH (MODERATE-EASY) Registration Required
If you’ve never canoed the northern part of the Merrimack you’ll be pleasantly surprised to see the differences. A much smaller sandy-bottom river flows past fields, farms and woodlands. Bootleg on the Winni with a BBQ at the take-out.
Meet at 9:00am in Franklin, NH. Rte 93N to exit 20. West on Rtes 3/111 to Franklin High School parking lot. Leader: Nancy Gero (603) 895-0274, email: coolcanoechic@comcast.net Trip Partner: NH Rivers Council.
June 15 (Sunday) - SOUHEGAN RIVER, Amherst, NH (EASY)
Enjoy a leisurely paddle on a stretch of the Souhegan that is mostly flatwater or swift water with views of trees, meadows, birds and perhaps other wildlife (usually including a few golfers).
Meet at 10:00am in Amherst, NH. Everett Turnpike (Rte 3) to exit 7W (Rte 101A west), then after 7.5 miles take right onto Rte 122N. Launch is on north side of bridge by country club.
Leader: Rich Hart (603) 673-5128, email: harts@ultranet.com. Trip Partners: Souhegan Watershed Association and NH Rivers Council.
June 22 (Sunday) - SUDBURY, Wayland, MA (EASY)
Enjoy 7 easy miles to Egg Rock at the Minuteman National Historical Park in Concord MA. This fine section of river is highly recommended.
Meet at 9:30am at boat ramp on Sherman’s Bridge Road. Take Rt 117 to Rt 126 South, about 1 to 2 miles, then turn right onto Sherman’s Bridge Road, go about 1 mile to boat ramps at the river. Leader: Bob Jeffers (978) 663-3664, email: Rwjeffers6@aaahawk.com.
June 28 (Saturday) - IPSWICH RIVER, Topsfield, MA (EASY)
A leisurely 6 mile paddle on a winding river through protected lands. Bird watching is a favorite pastime on this section of the river.
Meet 9:30am in Topsfield, MA. Rte 1 to Rte 97 South/East. Go 1/2 mile to bridge. Leader: Paul Husted, (978) 649-9618, email: phusted46@comcast.net. Trip partner: Ipswich River Watershed Association.
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