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Natchaug - Lower - Route 198 to Bassetts Bridge Road
Natchaug - Lower, Connecticut, US |
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Route 198 to Bassetts Bridge Road (Lower Natchaug)
| Usual Difficulty | II(III) (for normal flows) |
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| Length | 3 Miles |
Gauge Information
| Name | Range | Difficulty | Updated | Level |
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| NATCHAUG RIVER AT MARCY RD. NEAR CHAPLIN, CT | ||||
| usgs-01120790 | 3.80 - 5.80 ft | II(III) | 22h50m | 3.23 ft (rc= -0.3 ) |
River Description
The Natchaug River flows through forestland and a small section of farmland. Lack of development
allows for water quality being among the cleanest in the state. Bird life is abundant and an
occasional otter may be seen. This is a popular canoe route during spring and late fall.
This section of river has few holes and several wave trains. The start of the run is more intense
and gradually diminishes to calmer waters near the end. At certain water levels a good surf wave
forms at Bassett’s Bridge.
The put-in is on Diana’s Pool Road, Just off route 198 near the junction of route 6. After
the play wave below the bridge, the river turns left then an arcing sweep to the right. Use care
on this right turn as the current pushes to the left where logs often hang-up on rocks at the end
of the rapid.
A large island is located about halfway down the run. All three channels are usually passable.
The take-out is on river left, upstream side of Bassett’s Bridge. The junction of
route 6 and route 203 is about 1/2 mile to the East.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: unknown
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Route 198 to Bassetts Bridge Road, Natchaug - Lower Connecticut, US (mobile)