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Charles River Garden in Bloom

I know it's a river, but...

Swamp rose mallow, loosestrife, pickerel weed and water lily are all in full bloom on the Charles River. It's quite beautiful along the stretch from Red Wing Bay in Needham to Elm Bank in Wellesley, as the river winds through numerous conservation lands and less development. We'll be paddling upstream to Elm Bank, where there is a nice place to pull out the boats and have lunch. After lunch we'll return to Red Wing Bay. About 10 miles total distance. Monday's forecast calls for temps in the low 70's with some clouds and light winds.

Let’s plan to launch at 9:30, so arrive earlier as needed!

Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/JskDLhuidnaqw9Pm9

You'll cross a rail trail, then head downhill to a circle. Park around the circle. The launch is by the big gate.

Register HERE

Edited by Jody Harris
Clarify launch time


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Barbara Ryan

Paid Member

I’m in! I love this paddle! Think there may still be giant hibiscus? Thanks for organizing nd posting Jody!

Jody Harris

Paid Member

The hibiscus flowers through most of August. IYKYK

prudenceb

Paid Member

Does 9:30 mean arrive at 9:30 or launch at 9:30? Pls clarify. Thx.

Jody Harris

Paid Member

Thanks, should be clearer now.

Beth M

Paid Member

Hi Jody, Thanks for organizing this. We met on a paddle from Fort Stark, NH two summers ago. Looking forward to paddling with you again.

Jody Harris

Paid Member

Hi Beth, it will be nice to see you!

rainer kohler

Paid Member

Hi Jody,

I sregistered for this trip too.

Will we get an email confirmation?

Thanks

Rainer

Jody Harris

Paid Member

I’ll email the night before to confirm that the weather still looks good, event is still on, etc.

Going as of 8/16/25: Jody, Rainer, Barb, Prudence, Beth

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