Canada Mills to Wachusett Reservoir (The Mighty Quinn)Class II-III
2.75 Miles
Avg Gradient 38 fpm
Max Gradient 100 fpm
Springdale Mill Rapid
Springdale Mill Rapid Photo of Springdale Mill Rapid by Skip Morris taken 20 May 2007 @ 9.4 Gauge Information
Quinapoxet
River DescriptionThe Quniapoxet is a delightful II/III stream located in Central Massachusetts approximately seven miles north of Worcester, getting its start in the hills northwest of Worcester and draining into Wachusett Reservoir.The run is class II for the most part except for an longish class III stretch past the remains of the 19th century Springdale Mill; plus an abrupt three foot drop just downstream of the I-190 crossing. The Wachusett Greenways Section of the Mass Central Rail Trail runs along the river for the majority of the run. Put-on a few feet downstream of the gage. There is a wonderful surfing wave located at the put-in. From then on it is a combination of quickwater to class II down to the mill. After that the pace picks up a bit for the second half of the run. Technical info
Put in elevation........553'
Take out elevation......447'
Total drop..............96'
Average drop/mile.......38.5'
Distance................2.75 miles
River width average.....20' ???
River geology...........???
River water quality.....Good, clarity neutral to good.
Scenery.................Woods, some old mill and dam ruins being covered up and
overgrown.
Wildlife................???
AmenitiesGas.....................At the intersection of routes 31 and 122A in Holden. Convenience Store.......Route 31 by the Manning Street Intersection north of Holden. Nearest Restrooms.......None near by. Camping.................?? Restaurants/Pizza/etc...?? Regional WeatherGo here for a NOAA weather forecast.DirectionsTake-out - From the North or SouthTake Route 2 (from north) or the Mass Pike/I-290 (from south) to Interstate 190 exit 5 north of Worcester (Route 140 exit). Take Route 140 south approximately 1 mile. Continue straight onto Thomas Street when Route 140 turns left. Approximately 1/3 mile down Thomas Street turn right on River Road. There is a flatwater take-out on the right near the intersection of Thomas and River; the whitewater take-out is one-half mile up where the river runs next to the road.Take-out - From the EastTake Interstate 495 to Interstate 290 in the Hudson/Marlborough area. Follow I-290 west to Exit 23B in Boylston (Route 140). Take Route 140 north 4.8 miles to the Routes 140/12 Intersection (Route 140 turns right here). Continue straight onto Central Street (ie, get off Route 140). Follow Central Street, which becomes Crescent Street (after crossing Goodale Street), for 0.85 miles. Then continue straight onto Thomas Street when Crescent Street bears left. Turn left 0.9 miles up Thomas Street onto River Road. There is a flatwater take-out on the right near the intersection of Thomas and River; the whitewater take-out is one-half mile up where the river runs next to the road.Put-InFrom the take out, follow River Road along the river which becomes River Street after passing under Interstate 190. River Street turns right about 1.5 miles from the put-in where it meets Harris Street. The Put-in is about 200 feet beyond this intersection just past the River Street Bridge and a few feet below the gage. There is a small roadside parking area for the rail-trail and for river access.Local Map - Quinapoxet River and surrounding area of Holden and West Boylston
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Last Updated: 2008-04-05 12:35:10
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