Connecticut Water Trails Association
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Connecticut Water Trails Program Paddling Trails Windham County South Windham
USGS Quadrangle:
Type of Water: Paddle Length: 7.6 miles USGS Real Time Water Data / Gauge: Portage: Scotland Dam -
Put In One: Shetucket River Bridge on Connecticut Route 203 ( Windham Center Road)
Take Out:
Connecticut Route 207 & 97 - Route 97 Bridge (
Longitude:
72.05075
ºW Latitude:
41.37093
ºN On The Water: The put-in is on the Windham Center Road section of Connecticut Route 203 at Shetucket River Bridge. The best place to park is at the power substation next to the railroad tracks. After putting in for the first few couple of miles you hit large two bends in the river, one going to the left another to the right, before hitting some ripples. The river begins to widen and the flow slows down. Over the next 2 1/2 miles there is very little current as you approach the Scotland Dam. You'll be paddling parallel to a set of railroad tracks on the left bank. The river moves away from and then back towards the tracks. Eventually you'll come up to a railroad bridge. Once you pass the bridge there will be a house on the left which means your about a mile from the Scotland Dam. At this point stay to the right side of the river so you can take out and do a portage around the dam on the right side. You'll need to go up over the dam and then down below the dam to put in. Remember to be aware of any possible upcoming water release - list for the horns. If you hear the horns - the best thing to do is to try and exit the river and wait for the release water level remains constant which should take about a few minutes. There is also the possibility of there being no water flow at all below the dam. At most times the water below the dam is low and usually Class I. Once you leave the dam area you'll hit 2 miles of easy water flow. You'll come upon a stream flowing into the river. If the water flow coming in is low - you'll have to make your way around rocks - and even in some cases carry your boat for about a mile. For the remainder of your trip you'll probably have to navigate your way around the occasional rock - with a long stretch of rocks right before the take out. You'll encounter a a quick left turn followed by another large turn to the right. Stay to your left - you'll see a large stone tower - the take out is at the end of your next bend in 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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