Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Paddling Trails Tolland County Somers
Scantic River
- Mill
Pond In Somersville To Durkee Road
USGS Quadrangle:
Type of Water:
Paddle Length:
USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge:
Portage:
Put In:
Longitude:
72.485795W
Latitude:
41.984432
N
Take Out:
Longitude:
72.46613000000001 W
Latitude:
42.004433
N
On The Water: The easiest access point to the northern section of
the Scantic is at Mill Pond
in Somersville ( As you enter the pond be sure to bear off left– the dam is to the right. You will continue on, meandering through the pond until it narrows and becomes the river. The first landmark is at the intersection with Route 190 where you will go under the bridge – just beyond is another access point on the left. The river becomes narrower after this point and further along there are some weeds that may inhibit your trip when the river is low. The next access point is just before the bridge that crosses Four Bridges Road. As
you approach Durkee Road you will enter an area known as the “SCANTIC
RIPARIAN AREA”. The area on the left has been procured by the
Northern CT Land Trust
and has been enhanced by its volunteers to create a lovely hiking trail
along the edge of the river. Over a hundred species of birds have been
sighted or heard. Also over 60 varieties of wildflowers have been
identified. At this time access to this delightful area is easier from
Durkee Road until work parties have time to clear the river.
Cautions
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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water trails.
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