July 2nd Pascoag Reservoir AKA Echo Lake Glocester RI. Meet at 6:00 for a 6:15 launch Trip coordinators are Cheryl Thompson stonefoxfarm@juno.com 401-497-5887 and Tom Farley.

Trip is suitable for all.

325-acre Pascoag Reservoir. This is a popular lake in the summer. The shoreline is heavily developed. The reservoir is large enough that it can easily get windy, even in the summer.

Echo Lake (Pascoag Reservoir)- Glocester RI

Approx paddle time  2 hours.

From Rt. 295 – Take Take 295 North or South to exit 7B Greenville, Route 44 west.  Follow Rt. 44 West for approx. 12 miles Turn right onto Jackson School House Rd- Follow for a half mile and turn  right after the bridge at N 41 55.593 W071.43.164. State access site is .10 of a mile on the right.

From Rt. 146 South – Take Slatersville Exit.  Turn right onto Rt. 146 A. At light by Slatersville Plaza, go straight on Rt. 102 South. Follow Rt. 102 South  for seven miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet.  Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and continue about 2.5 miles to Jackson School House Rd.  Turn right onto Jackson Schoolhouse Road. Follow for a half mile and turn right after the bridge at N 41 55.593 W071.43.164..  State access site is .10 of a mile on the right.

From Rt. 146 North – Take Slatersville Exit.  Turn left off ramp onto School Street.  At intersection by Slatersville Common and Church, veer left onto Green Street.  Continue through Slatersville to first light at Rt. 102.  Turn left onto Rt. 102 South.  Follow Rt. 102 South  for six miles to intersection with Rt. 44 in Chepachet.  Turn right onto Rt. 44 West and ccontinue about 2.5 miles to Jackson School House Rd.  Turn right onto Jackson Schoolhouse Road.Follow for a half mile and turn right after the bridge at N 41 55.593 W071.43.164..  State access site is .10 of a mile on the right.

From Worcester – Take Rt. 290 South until it becomes Rt. 395 South. Continue to Exit 97 in Putnam Connecticut for Rt. 44 East.  Follow Rt. 44 East for appox 6 miles to Jackson School House Rd.  Turn right onto Jackson Schoolhouse Road. Follow for a half mile and turn right after the bridge at N 41 55.593 W071.43.164..  State access site is .10 of a mile on the right.

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.