Canoe/Kayak Rentals

The Stone Age Rock Gym no longer rents canoes or kayaks.

Where to Canoe/Kayak Locally

• Union Pond (Manchester, CT) - This small lake was formed by damming the Hockanum River. It has a carry in boat launch so only canoes and kayaks will be found on this lake.No guided trips.
• Bolton Lakes (Bolton, CT) - This local lake has a public boat launch area, public swim area, and a variety of shoreline. Motors are limited to 6hp, so boats cannot create big wakes. Good bass fishing.
• Hockanum River (Vernon to E. Hartford, CT) - The Hockanum is a spring run-off river. It is runable April, May, early June, and after flood like rainstorms. Don't miss the annual race held early April (See flyers at the Gym). No Guided Trips.
• Willimantic River (Stafford Springs to Eagleville, CT) - This river swells with spring run-off and rainstorms. Route 72 and south is runable year round. It is classified as "quick water" with no real rapids. It offers excellent trout and bass fishing.
• Conn. River (Enfield to S. Windsor, CT) - The mighty Connecticut River has many boat launches. Adventure Sports Inc. guided trips covers 2 sections of the river. Don't underestimate the power of this river. Some class 1 rapids. Excellent bass fishing.
• Farmington River (Riverton to Tariffville, CT) - The Farmington River can be run spring, summer, or fall. Adventure Sports Inc. guided trips covers 2 sections of the river. It offers class 1, 2, & 3 whitewater. Extreme caution should be used by paddlers in Tariffville Gorge. Excellent trout fishing.