Wood River - Short Version: The Pines to WPWA Headquarters

Meet at the WPWA Campus, 203 Arcadia Road, Hope Valley. We will leave some vehicles behind and car pool to the put in at the Pines, off Blitzkreig Trail in the Arcadia Management Area. The leader will talk about the Wood River and its ecology. On this 2 mile stretch the Wood River is scenic, shallow with some quick water; birds, wildflowers and fishermen are abundant. Flat water precedes the dam at Barberville. Takeout is at the WPWA campus. Single person 9 foot kayaks are available for rent - $20 payable to WPWA. Contact Denise at 401-539-9017 or denisep@wpwa.org to make arrangements. Put in: N 41º 33.411’ W 071º 42.976’ Take out: N 41º 32.430’ W 071º 41.766’