June 25th Lincoln Woods – Lincoln, RI Meet at 6:00 for a 6:15 launch. Trip coordinators: Manny Terezakis egterezakis@gmail.com and Bob Larrivee rml405@charter.net .
Trip is suitable for all.
Lincoln Woods Olney Pond, Lincoln RI
Lincoln Woods state park.Olney Pond 126 acres.
Directions: Take the Twin River Road exit from route 146 and follow the signs. Turn right onto the ring road in the park. Follow a few miles to get to the state boat ramp. Lincoln woods put in- boat ramp –
Lincoln Woods – Olney Pond
Lincoln Woods Paddle
1 Twin River Road, Lincoln, RI
Directions
Starting at the park’s Boat Ramp, a typical paddle skirts the perimeter of Olney Pond to view the glacial erratic boulders and wildlife in the coves and along the shoreline.
To participate in the Blackstone Paddler’s Events, a RI Canoe and Kayak Association membership fee of $15.00 is required, as is a $10.00 membership fee for the Blackstone Valley Paddle Club. These fees provide a family membership and are good for the entire season. If you are a current RICKA member, you may join for the additional $10.00 membership fee. If you are not yet a RICKA member, you may join and pay your dues for both RICKA and Blackstone Valley Paddle Club by going to our Membership Page for payment options. Please note: we will not be taking payment for dues at the paddle locations. Please pay your dues in advance.
Note: Inflatable PFDs (life vests) and inflatable kayaks are not acceptable for paddling on RICKA Flatwater trips or Blackstone Valley Paddle Club trips.