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Other Whitewater Trips on the Connecticut River
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:: Enfield, CT to Hartford, CT Kayak & Canoe Touring
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Enfield, CT to Hartford, CT Kayak & Canoe Touring on the Connecticut River |
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Related River Guidebooks on AllAboutRivers |
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Enfield, CT to Hartford, CT Info
Use this information at your own risk. See our legal notices. |
| Put In: |
Enfield Launch Ramp |
| Take Out: |
Charter Oak Landing Launch Ramp |
| Difficulty: |
Class I
, Class III
Enfield Dam , Portage
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| Run Length: |
19 miles |
| Season Comments: |
April, May, June, July, August
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| Primary Season: |
This river usually runs during the rain and snowmelt seasons. It can become very high in the spring and in the summer it becomes very low |
| Permit: |
No permit required for river use. Parking fees apply from Memorial Day to Labor Day at Riverside Park and Launch Ramp, Great River Park Launch Ramp, and Charter Oak Landing Launch Ramp |
| Character/Similar To: |
Some whitewater in the upper 6 miles and mostly flatwater for the rest of the run. |
| Hazards: |
Enfield Dam is a class III rapid at most water levels, if you dont want to run Enfield Dam put in at Kings Island Launch Ramp just down river. |
| Water Craft: |
kayak,canoe,touring |
| Wilderness: |
No |
| Camping on River: |
None |
| Location: |
In the Northeastern U.S. (CT), 17 miles South of Hartford |
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| Enfield, CT to Hartford, CT on the Connecticut River |
Section 1: Enfield Dam to the I-91 Bridge - This stretch of river is the only section containing whitewater. Enfield Dam is considered class III at all water levels. At high levels this section contains many class II/III rapids. At lower flows this section is shallow and rocky but still runnable. In this part of the river there are no powerboats aloud.
Section 2: I-91 Bridge to Farmington River - This section of the river is very shallow in most places. In the current there are many sand bars and shallow rocks. On this section there are few powerboats unless the river is 4 feet above normal levels.
Section 3: Farmington River to I-84 Bridge - This section is all flatwater, expect to see a few shallow spots that are clearly marked. Beware in this area because small powerboats roam freely.
Section 4: I-84 Bridge to Charter Oak Bridge - This section is wide open and contains a few well-marked shallow spots. Watch out for powerboats in this area, this portion of the river is maintained for commercial boat traffic. |
Last Edited by josho on 3/8/2011
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