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Salt Ponds Coalition

Ninigret Pond Paddle


Saturday, July 27, 2013, 8:45am to 11:30am (Rain Date: Jul. 28)

Charlestown

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What’s Happening


Ninigret Pond is a coastal lagoon and a gorgeous place to explore by kayak. Much of the shoreline is kept in its natural state by state and federal agencies. Wildlife, birds and fish are abundant. We will explore rocky areas, quiet wooded coves and marshes. Please join us for a great day on the water!

Distance: 4.5 miles (approx.)

Difficulty: Moderate

Appropriate For: Everyone

 

No Boat Rental


Rental boats are NOT available for this event. Please bring your own boat.

Address and Directions


Meeting Place: Ninigret National Wildlife Refuge Kayak Launch (41º 21.8418 N    71º 39.2748 W)Google Maps

Address: Ninigret Park, Rt. 1A

Directions: From Route 1, follow the Ninigret Park (a town park) signs onto Route 1A and then into the main entrance to the park. The launch site is at the very end of the main access road. Follow the road (a bit of a serpentine drive) past the tennis courts, past the observatory, and then straight to the terminus of the road at the Grassy Point parking area in the US Fish and Wildlife Refuge. Once at the parking area, signs will direct paddlers to the access road to the put-in. Boats are dropped of at the launch site and then drivers return to the main parking areas with their cars. The distance from the parking area to the launch site is about 100 yards.

Parking: Free parking

ExploreRI put-in listing with more information about this put-in

Water Trail Map (Note that the paddle may not follow the exact route shown on this map.)

Registration and Contact Information


No Registration Required

How to Pay/Donate: Any donations to the Abby Aukerman Scholarship Fund are gratefully accepted.

Contact Name(s): Elise Torello

Phone: 401-322-3068

Email: saltpondscoalition@gmail.com

Host’s Website

Additional Information


Equipment or Clothing Requirements or Recommendations:Paddlers must supply their own equipment, including life jackets. As always, water shoes, sunscreen, and plenty of water to drink are recommended. There is potential for windy conditions.

Are there public restrooms or a Porta-John at the put-in?: Yes

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