Upper Wood River Paddle

Saturday, June 1, 2013, 9:00am to 1:30pm

Exeter, RI

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What’s Happening

Check out the NEW Upper Wood River Paddle produced by WPWA. This section has the classic scenery of a pristine, free flowing river. From the put-in at the DEM Deer Check Station off Rt. 165 in Exeter the river flows for 4 miles through the Arcadia Management Area to the WPWA Campus. We should see flowering spring plants, numerous song birds and ducks, and maybe some aquatic mammals along this stretch. After lunch at the WPWA Campus we will portage around the Barberville Dam and finish the paddle with about 3 miles through a rural landscape. Take out is at Wyoming Pond. Class I rapids, twist and turns of the river, and the many trees in the water make this a challenging stretch and not suitable for beginners.

Distance: 4.5 miles

Difficulty: Moderate

Boat Rental

Boats Rental Details: Single person 9-foot kayaks available for $10 for WPWA members or $20 for non-members

Address and Directions

Take Out: Wyoming Fishing Access, Bridge Street, Hope Valley, RI

Directions: Driving Landmarks: From I-95 north or south take Exit 5A for Route 102 south. Go 0.7 miles south on Route 102 and then turn right onto Nooseneck Hill Road/Route 3 south. Go 1.3 miles south on Route 3 and turn right onto Route 165/Ten Rod Road. Go 3 1/2 miles west on Route 165 and look for a turnoff on the left, just after you cross the Wood River. The site is marked as a DEM fishing access site.

Parking: After unloading gear at the put-in, we will have everyone park at the takeout at Wyoming Fishing Access and shuttle you back to the put-in to start the paddle.

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

Registration and Payment Required

How to Pay/Donate: Registration is $10 for WPWA members and $20 for non-members. Make reservations on line at www.wpwa.org/events.php. Kayaks may also be reserved at the same time.

Contact Name(s): Denise Poyer

Phone: 401-539-9017

Email: denisep@wpwa.org

Registration or Host’s Website

Additional Information

Equipment or Clothing Requirements or Recommendations:Small to medium kayak or canoe (ocean kayaks don't do well in this river), life jacket (not self-inflatable), sunscreen and sun protection, water and lunch

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