Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Paddling Trails Connecticut River Deep River Landing to Chester Creek (Pratt Cove)
USGS Quadrangle: Type of Water: Tidal River Paddle Length: 5 miles
USGS Real
Time Water Data / Gauge Portage: Put In One: Deep River Town Dock
Longitude 72°25'35.64"W Latitude Take Out: Pratt Cove
Longitude
72.253638 W
Latitude On The Water: After you put in - you'll be following the west bank of the Connecticut River. You'll see Eustasia Island to your left for most of the trip. First you'll need to head north about 1/2 mile towards Deep River and the town named after it. If the tide is with you, you'll be able to explore a small section of the river. Once your done head back out and then take the 3/4 mile trip down to Post Cove just past Pratt Cove. Post Cove is full of wildlife and birds and worth exploring. After you're don head back out and the north about 1/4 mile to Pratt Cove. Pratt Cove which is also fun to explore - just keep an eye out for motorboats entering and leaving the marina at the mouth of the cove. About 3/4's of a mile in you'll pass under the Essex Street Bridge - explore the coves beyond it. As you turn around and head back to the bridge - the take out will be at the right side corner of the bridge.
Cautions: Check Tide Times before heading out
The information here is based upon the best available information presently available. If you find and error or have a written description of a water trail we have not included - please contact us
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