Blackstone River, Central Falls RI

Arrive at 10:00 and launch by 10:30 AM Organizers: Mark Roberts, mroberts@CIA.com 401-533-1883 cell Check RICKA Message Board for last minute cancellations: http://members.boardhost.com/FLATWATER/ WeÂ’ll explore this section of the Blackstone fully. It is quite beautiful with several hidden ponds. The river itself is about 4 miles roundtrip with two more miles for the hidden ponds. Bring a lunch. Directions: Central Falls Landing - For Mapquest/GPS, use 45 Madeira Avenue From Route 146, turn onto Route 123 east to Valley Falls, take right onto Broad Street, right onto Madeira Avenue and a right into the parking lot. Check RICKA for additional paddles scheduled RICKA Schedule: http://www.ricka-flatwater.org/ricka%20schedule.htm RICKA Blackstone Paddlers has additional free instruction and beginner paddles Blackstone Valley Paddlers http://www.ricka-flatwater.org/bvschedule.htm