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Canoe-Guide.Pdf Contents Introduction . Legend . River Segments ...................••..••......... 1. Millbury Street, Worcester to McCracken Road, Millbury 2. McCracken Road, Milbury to Riverlin Street, Millbury 3. Riverlin Street, Millbury to Chase Road, Sutton 4. Chase Road, Sutton to Depot Street, Grafton 5. Depot Street, Grafton to Riverdale Street, Northbridge 6. Riverdale Street, Northbridge to Hartford Avenue, Uxbridge 7. Hartford Avenue, Uxbridge to Route 16, Uxbridge 8. Route 16, Uxbridge to River Road, Uxbridge 9. River Road, Uxbridge to Central Street, Millville 10. Central Street, Millville to County Road, Blackstone 11. County Road, Blackstone to Market Square, Woonsocket 12. Market Square Woonsocket to Manville 13. Manville to the Ashton Dam, Lincoln 14. Ashton Dam, Lincoln to Lonsdale 15. Lonsdale to Slater Mill, Pawtucket Navigable Tributaries . The river has been recognized as an early re- source for Native Americans and an exploitable "They are the natural highways of all nations, resource since the area's settlement by Europeans not only leveling the ground and removing ob- in the 1640s. Various mills began to appear in the stacles from the path of the traveler, quenching his 1670s, and the first successful cotton mill in the thirst and bearing him on their bosoms, but con- New World, Slater Mill, was erected at the mouth of the river in 1793. The almost wholly-preserved ducting him through the most interesting scenery, 19th century landscapes, buildings, and villages the most populous portions of the plobe, and . along the river give it a national importance, recog- where the animal and vegetable kmgdoms attam nized in 1986 when Congress created the Black- their greatest perfection." Henry David Thoreau stone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. The Blackstone Canal was constructed in 1828 A Week On the Concord and Merrimack Rivers and ferried passengers and freight between Worc- ester and Providence for twenty years. The canal was replaced by the Providence and Worcester Introduction Railroad in 1848. While most of the canal locks were dismantled, evidence of the canal exists in The story of the Blackstone River and Canal can many locations. .. .. be told from many vantage points. Perhaps the Virtually the entire length of the nv~r, and sIgnIfI- best way to experience its history and b~auty is cant sections of the canal, are navigable by canoe. with a canoe beneath you and a paddle In your- Some sections require greater skill than others, hand. and difficult portages are sometimes necessary. The river meanders 44 miles from Worcester, The Blackstone River Canoe Guide provides the Mass., to Pawtucket, R.I., through urban develop- necessary information to canoe the river while. ments, historic villages, farmlands, and forests. learning about its varied natural and cultural his- The Blackstone drops an average of ten feet per tory. The guide has been produced as a coopera- mile, steeper than even the Colorado River tive effort between the National Park Service, the through the Grand Canyon. Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor Commission, the Blackstone River Watershed Association, and the Parks Association of Rhode Island. Ftt l\s Using the Guide: Water Conditions This guide divides the river into 15 segments of Water conditions vary seasonally; what may be a various lengths, ten in Massachusetts and five in calm section one season may have a strong Rhode Island. Organization of the guide proceeds current and difficult rapids in another. A major rain from the northernmost navigable point on the main storm can even change the conditions significantly stem of the river in Worcester south to where it in a matter of hours. Therefore, caution is neces- becomes the Seekonk River in Pawtucket. sary at all times. It is recommended that canoeists These relatively short segments - 1.2 to 4 miles - check the water level and river conditions prior to allow canoeists planning a trip to choose several every trip. contiguous segments or parts of segments to form Historically, the water in the Blackstone River has trips of many different lengths. The section maps suffered the effects of the industries that grew up are contiguous, each with a slight overlap. The along its banks. In more recent years, the river text opposite each map identifies access points has been cleaned up significantly. However, and obstacles, and describes the necessary canoeists are advised not to intentionally come in portages. Interpretive information is also provided contact with the water and to keep ones mouths on various natural and historical features. closed if the canoe overturns. Reference is made throughout the text to the left or right bank of the river, or to river right or river Time left. These directions refer to canoeists' orientation facing downstream. Many variables influence the amount of time required to paddle a mile of river. Water conditions River Difficulty Ratings exert the greatest influence, while wind may also playa role. The canoeist's approach - be it Each river segment, and many portions of seg- athletic or leisurely - will have an obvious influ- ments, describe the river difficulty using the follow- ence on the total travel time. However, as a rough ing international scale. Inexperienced paddlers approximation, paddlers can expect to paddle should not attempt to paddle sections greater than three miles per hour on a typical late spring day Class II. with minimal wind. Don't forget to add time for portages, breaks, etc. Flatwater- There is little or no current, and the river's surface is smooth and unbroken. Paddling upstream is easy. Portages Quickwater- The river moves fast. Its surface is nearly smooth at high water levels, but likely to be Portages are listed at the beginning of each seg- choppy at medium water levels and shallow at low ment. Required portages, such as dams, are noted water levels. on the map and accompanying text. Caution: Class 1- Moving water with a few riffles and There are currently no warnings of approaching small waves. Few or no obstructions. dams, and they are not always obvious from Class 1/- Easy rapids with waves up to three upstream. Optional portages, often a breached feet, and wide, clear channels that are obvious dam or rapids of Class I or greater, are noted in without scouting. Some maneuvering is required. the text but not shown on the map. Most seg- Class 11/- Rapids with high, irregular waves often ments also end with a portage. capable of swamping an open canoe. Narrow pas- Assume that all land bordering the river is private sages that often require complex maneuvering. property. Therefore, please be courteous and May require scouting from shore. show respect for these lands. Portage quickly; do Class IV-VI- Do not occur on the Blackstone. not loiter. This will help to foster a much needed spirit of cooperation between riverfront landowners and recreational canoeists. Picnic Sites/Trash/Toilets Only a few formal picnic sites have been devel- oped along the river, though many more are in the planning stages. Trash cans are few and far Blackstone River or tributary river between. It is each canoeist's responsibility to take out everything that is brought in. Please do not litter. Better yet, your help in picking up any Dam (portage required) trash you see would be most appreciated. There are no public toilet facilities along the river at the present time, so plan accordingly. Rapids (see Closs listing) For More Information Tributary stream Additional information about the river and its his~ory may be obtained from the following organi- Wetlands I Marsh zations: Blackstone River Valley National Heritage River Access Location Corridor Commission P.O. Box 34 Portage Location Uxbridge, MA 01569 ® (508) 278-9400 River Access 8 Portage Blackstone River Watershed Association locations Northbridge Town Hall Memorial Square Primary Rood 8 Route No. Whitinsville, MA 01588 (508) 234-8797 Secondary Rood Parks Association of Rhode Island P.O. Box 6606 Providence, RI 02940 Rood with limited or (401) 253-0219 difficult access Rairoad Tracks ....•.•....._- -,---'" Hiking Trail " " Landmark hill 8 elevation (in feet above sea level) -- Building Start-End: Milbury St. Worcester-McCraclen "Holy Cross MIDDLE ) Rd. Milbury River Miles: 0.0 to 1.8 College" RIVER Description: Quickwater, Class I COLLEGE /t;MILL BROOK Scenery: Towns, Settled HILL 146 I (UNOERGROIJNO) Map: USGS Worcester South \\\\1/1;. / Portgages: .9 mi. dam ~x %~ I~Begining of BLACKSTON, =- -I-70~ --::. :::::. -::. - RIVER I' Surprisingly secluded quickwater paddle in the ~ \' urbanized section of Worcester. 1/ f\\ Paddlers will encounter primarily quickwater for the entire 1.8 miles of this section with occasional WORCESTER short stretches of Class I rapids. The Blackstone River begins at the confluence of QUINSIGAMOND VILLAGE t Middle River and Mill Brook at the corner of J.::.If Millbury and Ballard Streets in downtown Worc- &J ester. It is easy to see this point from the Millbury Street bridge. The first practical access to the Blackstone is just northwest of the Millbury Street/Ballard Street intersection in Worcester. Upstream of this point the river flows through high retaining walls and an industrialized setting, making access at this time difficult. Park near the Millbury Street/Ballard Street intersection and carry about 20 yards to the west bank of the river to put in. At river mile 0.9 look for an island that causes the river to divide. There is a Class I drop on either side. To the right of the island is a breached dam dropping about 4 feet over large boulders. The portage is short (10 yards) and is directly over the boulders or on either side of the river. Just above the dam is a breach in the island leading to the left channel. This channel eliminates the portage but can be brushy. At river mile 1.4 the outfall from the wastewater treatment plant for the Upper Blackstone Water Pollution Abatement District enters on the right.
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