Paddle a six or ten mile section of the beautiful Housatonic River in Northwestern Connecticut.

This section is a mixture of moving flatwater and easy whitewater and is suitable for novice paddlers.

The famous Covered Bridge in West Cornwall marks the halfway point and lunch is available at several places there. You may also bring a picnic lunch (no glass bottles please!), and stop at one of the many scenic spots along the river.

Come to our shop in the morning and a van will take you to Falls Village. When you've completed your journey 10 miles downstream at Housatonic Meadows Picnic Area we'll pick you up and bring you back to our shop where hot showers are available.

• change of clothes to leave in car
• towel
• suntan lotion*
• bug repellant*
• old sneakers or water shoes*
• eyeglass strap*
• rain gear (if needed)*
• wool sweater (if needed)
• waterproof camera*

*Available in our retail store.

(2 people)*
Rentals: $58.00 weekends, $52.00 weekdays
 (per canoe)

All rates include shuttle service & lifevest.
*Guided trips are available for an additional $125
($95.00 for 6 mile trip)

Our vans leave our shop to bring you to the river at the following times. PLEASE ARRIVE 20-30 MINUTES PRIOR to shuttle departure. Pickups are every 1/2 hour throughout the afternoon.

Weekdays:
10 mile trip @ 11:00
6 mile trip @ 1:30

Weekends:
10 mile trip @ 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:30
6 mile trip @ 1:30

Advance reservations (1-2 weeks) are strongly recommended (earlier for large groups). We require a 50% reservation deposit to confirm your reservation. This may be done over the phone with a credit card if desired.

Reservation deposits are fully refundable with 5 days cancellation notice. In case of rain, you may transfer your deposit to another day.

A Security Deposit of $50 or a credit card is required at the time of rental. When rented equipment is returned, in signed-for condition, security deposit may be picked up.

Clarke Outdoors reserves the right to cancel or move any trip due to river or weather conditions. We will not rent to persons who appear to be under the influence of alcohol.

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163 Route 7, West Cornwall, CT 06796
(1 mile south of the covered bridge)
ph: 860-672-6365  •  fax: 860-672-6543