Positions: 42-23.40 N 72-04.75 W
Altitude above dam: 624 feet
Altitude below dam: 608 feet
Access:
There is no designated portage around dam. The dam owner as said they have an exemption. Park roadside near the river and launch where you can best access.
Nearest Launch Address:
918 Worcester Road, Barre, MA 01005
Put-In Directions (22.8 miles, 39 minutes):
From the Mass Pike Exit 8, Palmer, MA:
- At the end of the ramp, turn left at the stop light.
- Head north on Route 32 North/Thorndike Street.
- At mile 8.4, at stop light, turn right onto Route 9 East/Main Street in the center of Ware.
- At mile 10.1, turn left onto Route 32 North.
- At mile 13.5, in Gilbertville, turn right to stay on Route 32 North.
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At mile 21.1, in South Barre, turn left to stay on Route 32 North
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At mile 21.9, in the center of South Barre, continue straight onto New Braintree Road/Vernon Avenue. (Route 32 turns left here)
- At mile 22.8, the road crosses over the river. This is just before the intersection of Route122.