Quinebaug River, Part 3, Southbridge, MA

This is a place holder date and may change.
6.7 miles one way. We will shuttle cars. Experienced paddlers due to possible rapids.
At high water, quickwater, river turns with Class I whitewater, islands, narrow channels, fallen trees.
In at 35 Optical Drive, Southbridge, MA. While driving turn at Panda Garden and big Southbridge sign. Drive behind hotel and Family Resource Center to the big parking lot. Put in here. Paddle into Lensdale Pond with fountains. Get out on river left and wheel boats to portage around buildings. Cross the bridge and get in at right bank. In 1,700 feet there is another dam. Portage. Go under Dudley River Road. Continue the 1.9 miles to Quinebaug Park and River Trail.Continue to Quinebaug Park for lunch. Portage hydro dam waterfall. Out at 622 Fabyan Road, Thompson, CT before dam.