The water level continues to rise at the Egg Rock inscription located where the Assabet, Concord, and Sudbury rivers join. Upon seeing that this morning I started my ascent of the Assabet River enjoying the bright sunshine and slowly warming temps. Not too shabby for December.
At Spencer Brook I got out of the river's current for a rest and noted how much higher the brook was compared to just a few weeks ago...
When I turned back towards the river I noticed a coyote patrolling the brook's north side. He was gone by the time I fumbled around for my camera.
Reaching West Concord I paddled a short way into Nashoba Brook by the recently built apartment complex...
After a short break for hot cocoa, it was back down to Egg Rock gliding under Route 2...
If only Route 2 could be as tranquil as it looks here.
The rains of late had trash on the move...
2 comments:
While traveling along Route 2 from western MA, I have been curious about this river. The majority of my kayacking is done on the CT or Deerfield rivers. Mayby in the Spring. Are neoprene pants, gloveiws, boots and a paddling jacket sufficient for warm December temps, or is a full wet or dry suit necessary?
Hello David, The Assabet is a much smaller river than CT and Deerfield, but it does offer quite a variety of conditions over its different sections.
Regarding paddling attire at this time of year I can only speak for myself. I dress for the possibility of finding myself immersed in the river and therefore wear a wetsuit, paddling jacket, mukluk boots, gloves and pogies, warm hat, and pack a full set of dry clothes onboard, just in case.
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