Paddling Trips - June 2010

June 5 (Sat.) - PEMIGEWASSET RIVER - Woodstock, NH (EASY)

A quick-water section that passes by sand banks that house swallows and a few homes that have endured high spring water. The calmer flatwater sections pass by small beaches and swimming holes enjoyed by nearby campgrounds and area residents.
Time and meeting place: 9:30am in Woodstock, NH. Rte 93 to exit 30, Rte 3N for 1 mile. Take first right at sign “To Rte 175”,
right at end, then right again onto Death Valley Road (across from Woodstock fire station) to base of bridge.
Trip Leaders: Mark & Sharon Lacroix 603-726-3701

Trip Partners: Merrimack Valley Paddlers and NH Rivers Council.

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

June 6 (Sun.) - 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.
Time and meeting place: 9:00am at McDonalds parking lot. Rte 93 to exit 20 (Tilton).
Trip Leader: Nancy Gero, 603-895-0274 -
coolcanoechic@comcast.com

Trip Partners: Friends of the Winni, Merrimack Valley Paddlers and NH Rivers Council

June 12 (Sat.) - 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) and proceeds through the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge.
Time and meeting place: 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.
Trip Leader: Julie Smith 603-891-0267 - cantdog@comcast.net

June 13 (Sun.) - 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 other wildlife (usually including a few golfers).
Time and meeting place: 10:00am in Amherst, NH. Everett Turnpike (Rte 3) to exit 7W (Rte 101A west), after 7.5 miles
take right onto Rte 122N. Launch is on north side of bridge by country club.
Trip Leader: Rich Hart 603-673-5128 - RichHart49@gmail.com

Trip Partners: Souhegan Watershed Association and NH Rivers Council.

June 19 (Sat.) - MERRIMACK RIVER - Franklin, NH (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 - BBQ at the take-out.
Time and meeting place: 9:00am in Franklin, NH. Rte 93N to exit 20. West on Rtes 3/111 to Franklin High School parking lot.
Trip Leader: Nancy Gero 603-895-0274 -
coolcanoechic@comcast.net

Trip Partner: NH Rivers Council

June 20 (Sun.) – SUDBURY RIVER - 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.
Time and meeting place: 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 ramp at the river.
Trip Leader: Bob Jeffers 978-663-3664 rsfun22008@yahoo.com

June 26 (Sat.) - 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.
Time and meeting place: 9:30am in Topsfield, MA. Rte 1 to Rte 97 South/East. Go 1/2 mile to bridge.
Trip Leader: Paul Husted, 978-649-9618 -
phusted46@comcast.net

Trip partner: Ipswich River Watershed Association

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