Boston Kayaker

Kayaking on Hopkinton Lake - in Hopkinton NH Rating: Two Stars - Every lake in New Hampshire is beautiful this time of the year when the leaves are changing colors. Saw a turtle. We paddled just south of the Route 202 bridge and did not go farther. Paddle time was 1 hour 24 minutes. Could easily add another hour had we explored the southern portion.   Put in at Stumpfield Rd   in Hopkinton NH. Paddle around Hopkinton   Lake and return. Estimated round trip   distance = 5.5+ miles Elms Brook Rec Area and beach   - alternate put in spot Hopkinton   Dam Contocook River   Covered Bridge Disclaimer: It is your responsibility to determine the legality, suitability and safety of this route for yourself.

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Other resources: Dansm's Sea Kayaking: Hopkinton Lake Kayak Trip Report Calm Water Paddler: Hopkinton Lake Kayak Trip Report Number of original photos on this page : 91 All photos in this website are original and copyrighted. The US Army Corps of Engineers Office at Hopkinton Dam. The Boston Kayaker set to launch on Hopkinton Lake at the ramp on Stumpfield Road in Hopkinton NH. Trip date is October 2025. The Boston Kayaker's wife. The Boston Kayaker on Hopkinton Lake in Hopkinton NH. Coming out of the launch cove . . . Looking to my left is the northwestern part of Hopkinton Pond where Elm Brook Park will be. We will be paddling towards the Route 202 bridge. The leaves are in full autumn colors now. The resident turtle on Hopkinton Lake. We are now in the narrow channel connecting the northwest and southern parts of Hopkinton Lake. Route 202 bridge comes into view. Taking a short break on this sandy patch of a beach. Back on the waters of Hopkinton Lake. Route 202 bridge over Hopkinton Lake. Now looking at the southern part of Hopkinton Lake. We did not paddle farther south and instead turned around . . . A couple of kayakers on Hopkinton Lake. The Boston Kayaker and companion Saco on Hopkinton Lake enjoying the autumn colors. The Boston Kayaker just landed on the same ramp that we put in. Paddle time is 1 hour 24 minutes. Life vests provided at the ramp that can be borrowed. Hopkinton Lake in Hopkinton NH. Looking north from the Route 9 / Route 202 bridge. Looking south from the Route 9 / Route 202 bridge. The pictures above and below were taken in July 2013 when we first scouted Hopkinton Lake. The road to Stumpfield Boat Launch is closed today. I heard later this road was closed due to very high water levels. At Elmore Brook Park in Hopkinton NH. $3/person fee applies to get inside Elmore Brook Park. The kayak launch at Elmore Brook Park next to the dam wall. Elmore Brook Park has covered picnic areas and barbecue facilities. The beach at Elmore Brook Park. Contoocook River Covered Bridge. Hopkinton Dam. Contocook River downstream of Hopkinton Dam.