Paddling
The Connecticut River Paddler ’ s Trail
A north country paddle rewards paddlers with great fishing , mountain vistas , and plenty of peace and solitude .
DAY 1 : Put in at Arlin Brook , unmarked access across the road from the visitor center on Rte 3 . Paddle about 4.25 miles through quick water to Holbrook Point , a campsite with room for about 3 tents .
DAY 2 : Paddle 14 miles to Lyman Falls , which has several primitive campsites , and access to some of the finest trout fishing in the area .
DAY 3 : Paddle 3 miles south to Bloomfield . If you need food or supplies make sure to stop at DeBanville ’ s General Store . Paddle an addtional 11 miles to a takeout just past the Maidstone Bridge . You ’ ll find a timber staircase on the New Hampshire side . Tip : The Northern Forest Canoe Trail ’ s Maine Central Railroad Trestle Campsite makes a good resting point / lunch spot it is about 7 miles below Bloomfield . Go to connecticutriverpaddlerstrail . org for more information .
Still Water
• East Inlet – Pittsburg , NH
• Scott ’ s Bog – Pittsburg , NH
• First Connecticut Lake – Pittsburg , NH
• Second Connecticut Lake – Pittsburg , NH
• Third Connecticut Lake – Pittsburg , NH
• Clarksville Pond – Clarksville , NH
• Lake Francis – Pittsburg , NH
• Diamond Pond – Stewartstown , NH
• Lake Wallace – Canaan , VT
• Umbagog Lake – Errol , NH
• Norton Pond – Norton , VT
Moving Water
• Connecticut River – Stewartstown , NH
• Androscoggin River – Errol , NH
• Lower Indian Stream – Pittsburg , NH
Helpful Resources
• The Connecticut River Paddlers ’ Trail : connecticutriverpaddlerstrail . org ( map available )
• Northern Forest Canoe Trail : northernforestcanoetrail . org
• Pittsburg Lake Information : pittsburg-nh . com
FAVORITE
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