May 21 @ 6:00 pm
Paddle the West River
Join the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club for a trip along the West River in Uxbridge. This trip is suitable for all, but shorter boats will have an easier time in the tight, twisty river. No RSVP is needed for the paddle.
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Location of put-in: 28 West River Rd., Uxbridge, MA
We will go upstream against the current and then back downstream. We will potentially be paddling around obstacles and likely over beaver dams. Be prepared to encounter and enjoy these as part of the trip.
You’ll have the chance to see lots of wildlife as you paddle upstream through this stretch of clean, clear flatwater.
The West River, like the Nipmuc River, has excellent water quality and is one of our rivers that is clean enough to swim in the Blackstone Valley.
Directions: From 146 (North or South), take the Route 16 Exit. Take Rt. 16 East for 2 miles. You’ll then pass through the Rt. 16/Rt. 122 intersection in downtown Uxbridge. Continue on Rt. 16 for 1 more mile. Take a left onto West River Road and park in the gravel lot on the right side of the road.
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.
