Paddle Lincoln Woods

A pleasant paddle around Olney Pond in the Lincoln Woods State Park. Trip is suitable for all.

Meet at 6:00 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. launch,

Starting at the park’s Boat Ramp, a typical paddle skirts the perimeter of Olney Pond to view the glacial erratic boulders and wildlife in the coves and along the shoreline.

From Rhode Island Route 146 southbound from Woonsocket and Massachusetts: Going south on Route 146, take Exit 4 and turn right onto Twin River Road east.

From Rhode Island Route 146 northbound from Providence:  Going north on Route 146, take Exit 4 and turn left onto Twin River Road east.

Go down the hill to the end of Twin River Road.  At the park entrance, turn right onto the Les Pawson Loop.  Pass two parking lots and the public beach on the left.  Be aware of speed bumps and pedestrians using the left side of the one-way road.  Go a total of 1.4 miles.  You will see a large Lincoln Woods Boat Ramp sign on the left and a small sign on the right.  Turn left onto the unpaved access road to enter the boat launch area.

The boat ramp has ample room for parking.  There are also two ramps designed for transferring to a kayak from a wheelchair.  When leaving the boat launch area, turn left onto the one way Les Pawson Loop to reach the Twin River Road and the Manchester Print Works Road exits.

For questions about the BVPC, Contact Cheryl [email protected]   401-497-5887. Membership is required. Click on the link to learn  how to join:   Join by clicking here   If you are not a yet a member and are undecided about joining, come join us for a trip to help make up your mind.   Introduce yourself to one of the trip leaders in the orange  shirts who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

Note: Please inspect your boat and gear for any invasive Aquatic plants. If you have been on the water in the past 5 days, please clean and dry your equipment. Also, check, clean, drain and dry after.

If the trip is cancelled due to weather we will try to offer it on the next day  (Wednesday). Check the message board for changes and cancellations to trips – flatwater message board.

Please check the message board. before leaving for any trip.  We provide directions as a courtesy to paddlers however, you are responsible to refer to a map and familiarize yourself with the trip location.