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Kent

Housatonic River

 

 

Site Location:   River Road, Kent, Connecticut

Basic Information:

Type: River

Water Type: Fresh

Season:

Site Contact Information:

Site Coordinates:

Longitude 73.250234 ºW Latitude  41.464145 ºN

Location Map:

Housatonic River One

Kent - Housatonic River One

Housatonic River Two

Kent - Housatonic River Two

Housatonic River Three

Kent - Housatonic River Three

Housatonic River Four

Kent - Housatonic River Four

USGS Quadrangle:  Kent

Driving Directions:

Directions Map: Google Map

Boat Launch Information:

Kent Cornwall Road

Longitude 73.41386 ºW Latitude 41.778961  ºN

River Road

Longitude 73.450958 ºW Latitude 41.756274  ºN

Skiff Mountain & Macedonia Road - across from Kent School - under bridge

Longitude 73.481962 ºW Latitude 41.727048  ºN

Driving Directions:

From Kent Road, Route 7 Pull Off, Kent, CT:

Route 7 North travel 2.9 miles

LEFT on Route 341 West travel 0.3 miles

RIGHT on Skiff Mountain Road travel 200 feet

Launch Info:

Park along Skiff Mountain Road or at the bottom of the paved access road to the river. Enter the river along the shore under the bridge or from the floating dock (if it is set up). You must exit the river upstream of Bulls Bridge Dam. Scout your options before setting out.

Additional Info: Dam

North Kent Road

Longitude 73.497829 ºW Latitude  41.693513 ºN

Bulls Bridge - Whitewater Area

Longitude 73.507347 ºW Latitude  41.67565 ºN

Driving Directions:

From Gaylordsville Bridge, Route 7, New Milford, CT:

Route 7 North travel 2.5 miles

LEFT on Bulls Bridge Road travel 0.2 miles

Launch Info:

When water levels allow, this area is known for itʼs whitewater opportunities. Please consult the local outfitters for information on paddling here.

To see the sights, park on either side of Bulls Bridge and follow the signs and marked trails.

Additional Info: Rapids

Kent Road, Route 7 Pull Off, Kent

Driving Directions:

From Bulls Bridge Road, Bulls Bridge, Kent, CT:

Bulls Bridge travel east 500 feet

LEFT on Route 7 North travel 1 mile

Launch Info:

This is a dirt pull off upstream of Bulls Bridge Dam on the east side of the river across the street from #227 Kent Rd (Route 7). There is a large log (summer 2010) at the launch on the bank and there is a massive rock formation directly across the river on the west side that can be used as a landmark. Exit here if you are traveling down stream. If the current allows, this is also a nice round trip (upstream then downstream). 

Route 7, Gaylordsville Bridge, Gaylordsville

Driving Directions:

From Boardman Bridge, New Milford, CT:

Boardman Road travel south west 150 feet

RIGHT on Route 7 North 4.8 miles

Launch Info:

Drive down the steep paved access road from Route 7 at the south east corner and downstream of the bridge. There is a large parking area here. There are several short paths to the river. There is also a path under the bridge to the upstream side.

Additional Info: Rapids

ADA Access:

Site Description:

Environment:

Additional Info:

Housatonic River Paddling Trail

Kent Falls State Park - Google Map

Site History:

 

 

 


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