Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Connecticut River - and Barton Cove from Northampton MA to Gill MA Rating: Four Stars - The French King Gorge, the bridge, the autumn foliage! River is wide, navigable smooth flowing. Long stretches of pristine tree-lined shores. This is what kayaking should be! This route is on my all-time favorites and top picks.   Put in at Riverview Park on Pine   Meadow Road in Northfield MA. Take out at Barton Cove   ramp in Gill MA. Estimated distance   = 6+ miles Millers River enters   from river left. Turner Falls   Dam   Northfield Mountain Visitors Center.   Kayak rentals and shuttle available. French King Bridge and   French King Gorge Barton Cove   Campground Riverview Picnic   Area   Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: FirstLight Power: Canoeing/Kayaking on Connecticut River FirstLight Power: Barton Cove Brochure Page 1 FirstLight Power: Barton Cove Brochure Page 1 (cached copy) FirstLight Power: Barton Cove Brochure Page 2 FirstLight Power: Barton Cove Brochure Page 2 (cached copy) Number of original photos on this page : 27 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. We arrived early at the French King Bridge. We put-in near the Riverview Picnic area. The picnic area itself was roped off as there was some construction going on at that time. Trip taken on Columbus Day Weekend October 2010. We were not prepared for the cold temperature that morning! 39F at around 8am and our hands were really cold. The French King gorge and bridge. Beautiful autumn foliage. Tourists came here for the autumn foliage.