Join TRWA and our guide John Littlefield on a summer paddle to explore the upper Taunton River and ending at Camp Titicut in Bridgewater for a campfire, hotdogs and treats. The river here is slow moving and easy to paddle. It goes through a deep forest, living up to its Wild & Scenic designation. Bring your own boat, paddles and life jacket.  Participants must be able to paddle for 3 hours and know how to swim. First time paddlers and families welcome! Children 14 and over may paddle solo if they are experienced, while younger children must enjoy the ride with an adult. Signed waivers will be required.  Water, sunscreen, hat, and appropriate dress is recommended. No alcohol is allowed.

This is a one-way trip. Paddlers will leave their boats at the Summer Street Bridge, Bridgewater put-in with a TRWA volunteer, before parking their vehicles at Camp Titicut on Beech Street, Bridgewater. We’ll need a couple of volunteers to assist in transporting paddlers. Contact us if you can help.

Cost-  Members $15,  non-members $25

Limited to 12 paddlers

Time- 9AM check in at Summer Street Bridge put-in to allow for a 10AM start time.

Registration required. Call 508-828-1101 or email director@savethetaunton.org

Meeting place/Directions–  Summer Street, Bridgewater

From the traffic circle on US 44 just east of I-495, go north on MA 28 & 18 for 2 miles and turn right at the light onto Plymouth Street. Go 1/4 mile and turn left onto Titicut Street. In 0.2 miles you will cross the river. To get to Summer Street keep going and in another mile, when you come to the stop sign, bear right to stay on Titicut Street. In another 0.6 miles turn right at the stop sign onto Summer Street.

In 0.1 miles look for a short dirt road taking off to the left a little before the bridge. The launch is at the end of this road and there are various places to park along the road.