Easy Paddle on the Concord River to Minute Man National Park

The weather on Saturday is looking good -- mostly sunny, temps in the low 80s, and less humid than it's been lately. Come join us for a relaxing, easy-paced paddle to Minute Man National Park in Concord, MA, the cradle of liberty for our country. We'll put in on the Concord River at the Carlisle Road boat launch in Bedford, MA. From there, we'll paddle up river to the park, where we'll stop for a lunch break. Along the way, we'll paddle past the Little Meadow Conservation Area, as well as the Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge. If you haven't been to Minuteman before, the park is the site of the historic Old North Bridge and the statue commemorating the "shot heard round the world" and the start of the American Revolution.

The round-trip distance for this paddle is approximately 9 miles.

Carlisle Road Boat Launch
281 Carlisle Road, Bedford, MA
(Note: Address is approximate)

Wearing a lifejacket (PFD) is mandatory when paddling with this group.

Post-Paddle Ice Cream
Kimball Farm Ice Cream
343 Bedford Rd, Carlisle, MA
978-369-1910
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Note: Kimball Farms is just down the road from the boat launch, heading north on Route 225.

AS A CONDITION OF ATTENDING THIS MEETUP, YOU AGREE TO: Hold harmless, and indemnify the organizers and their relations and heirs, and all members and participants of the Meetup group from any and all claims for injury, illness, death, and/or property damage, including those caused by negligence, ignorance, inexperience and other reasons. You also agree to assume all mental, physical, financial, and/or other risk associated with this meetup. Kayaking, camping, hiking, bicycling, and other activities pose inherent risks and dangers. Participation in these activities is voluntary and dependent upon your own personal judgment. As organizers, we make no claims regarding any expertise for this outing. This is not a guided tour.

Consuming alcohol before or during our events is prohibited.