Connecticut whitewater, Salmon River New London county, Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     4.6 miles   THe fishermen aren't nice here, especially in the Fly fishing area, we caught a lot of heck from them last year. MAde the trip no fun, I won't return. Try the Farmington instead....it's just bigger withmore room for everyone. Says Kaykay2 You may wish to add the following link from the Salmon River page:http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_117.htm Says Bryan McFarland This stretch of Salmon River is 4.6 miles long and has been determined     by American Whitewater to be a class II section. The beautiful scenery of New London County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Connecticut is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with not too many other rivers for that. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. If you're coming from Hartford-West Hartford-East Hartford it's not a   long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16 section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Salmon River without visiting Haddam Meadows State Park, and during your trip here you'll meet some folks from Marlborough for sure. A tour to Salmon River wouldn’t be complete without a visit to close by Gay City State Park. Salmon River, Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Salmon River.   Whitewater Near Salmon River: Salmon River, New London County, 2 miles away       Class II - 4.6 miles long (Old Route 2 to covered bridge at Highway 16) Roaring Brook River, Hartford County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Cold Brook Road to Route 17) Hammonasset River, Middlesex/ New Haven County, 18 miles away       Class I-II - 2 miles long (Summer Hill Road to Green Hill Road) Natchaug River, Tolland/ Windham County, 24 miles away       Class II-IV - 0.9 miles long (England Road to Route 198) Farmington River, Hartford County, 26 miles away       Class II-III - 1.5 miles long (Route 18 to Highway 187)   Ski Areas Near Salmon River: Powder Ridge, Connecticut , 21 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 19 runs Mount Southington, Connecticut , 34 miles away, 425 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Ski Sundown, Connecticut , 39 miles away, 625 foot drop, 5 lifts, 15 runs Blandford, Massachusetts , 46 miles away, 465 foot drop, 5 lifts, 26 runs Pine Ridge, Massachusetts , 48 miles away, 200 foot drop, 1 lifts, 8 runs Otis Ridge, Massachusetts , 56 miles away, 400 foot drop, 5 lifts, 11 runs Woodbury, Connecticut , 57 miles away, 300 foot drop, 4 lifts, 18 runs Wachusett Mountain, Massachusetts , 61 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Berkshire East, Massachusetts , 62 miles away, 1180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 45 runs Mohawk Mountain, Connecticut , 62 miles away, 640 foot drop, 6 lifts, 24 runs   Marinas Near Salmon River: Midway Marina, Haddam , 7 miles away Andrews Marina, Haddam , 7 miles away Chrisholm Marina, Chester , 8 miles away Hays Haven Marina, Chester , 9 miles away Chester Point Marina, Chester , 9 miles away   Beaches Near Salmon River: Middle Beach, Middlesex , 16 miles away Quotonset Beach, Middlesex , 16 miles away Stannard Beach, Middlesex , 16 miles away Chapman Beach, Middlesex , 16 miles away Chalker Beach, Middlesex , 16 miles away   Hotels Near Salmon River: Manchester Inn, Manchester , 12 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Manchester - Hartford CT, Manchester , 13 miles away Days Inn Vernon, Vernon , 13 miles away Red Roof Inn Hartford-Vernon, Vernon , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Manchester , 13 miles away   Campgrounds Near Salmon River: Markham Meadows Campgrounds, East Hampton, 3 miles away Grandview Camp Resort and Cottages, Moodus, 4 miles away Nelson's Family Campground, East Hampton, 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Salmon River: Quinebaug & Shetucket Rivers Valley National Heritage Corridor, Putnam - CT , 43 miles away Fire Island National Seashore, Patchogue - NY , 52 miles away Haddam Meadows State Park, Connecticut , 7 miles away Gay City State Park, Connecticut , 8 miles away Gillette Castle State Park, Connecticut , 8 miles away   Golf Courses Near Salmon River: Blackledge Country Club, Hebron , 5 miles away Chanticlair Public Golf Course, Colchester , 6 miles away Tallwood Country Club, Hebron , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Salmon River Moodus Reservoir, Middlesex , 3 miles away Lake Terramuggus, Hartford , 4 miles away Pocotopaug Lake, Middlesex , 5 miles away