Class II-III Wood River, RI

The Pawcatuck River’s tributaries run through rural, wooded landscapes amongst a series of towns that grew up on the banks of the watercourses, historically as mill villages.

These rivers are especially important because of their proximity to major population centers in southern New England, and provide large expanses of open space and recreation.

Thirty-four miles of the Pawcatuck River and twenty-four miles of the Wood River present exceptionally scenic canoeing and kayaking. The Wood River and its tributaries are nationally known as outstanding trout fishing streams.

The Lower Wood River offers lots of scenery, with steep wooded banks covered in mountain laurel, swamp azalea, silky dogwood, and swamp rose. There is very little industry on the river, but the paddler will get to see two mill ruins and three dams. This river section is known for significant size and quantity of trees blocking the river.

 

For More Information Visit:

Wood-Pawcatuck Rivers Watershed - rivers.gov