Beachdale Pond 2025

This 2.2-mile out-and-back trail near Voluntown, Connecticut. Generally considered an easy route. This trail is great for fishing and paddle sports, and it's unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring. May have downed trees, stainers and beaver dams.

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Requirements to attend this paddle
· arrive 1/2 hour prior to posted launch time
· Event start time is in your boat, in the water, and ready to paddle! You will need to transport your boat a few hundred feet, from the parking lot to the beach to launch.
· light
· whistle
· 10 foot kayak or longer recommended (**no inflatable kayaks)
· Coast Guard approved PFD (inflatable PFDs are not allowed)
· bilge pump
· appropriate clothing for the water temperature

Suggested
We strongly recommend that you bring along the following:

• drinking water
• snacks
• sunscreen
• a change of dry clothes in a dry bag
• familiarize yourself with the area prior to paddling
• check weather conditions for wind speed direction and tides

Any paddle sport is an assumed risk sport. Some aspects of canoeing and kayaking involve the risk of serious injury or death. Southern New England Paddlers (SNEP) although safety conscious, cannot guarantee your personal safety in our Meetup activities.