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North Manchester Access

North Manchester Access provides a public boat launch point on the Eel River with parking facilities, serving as a convenient put-in/take-out location for paddlers.

The access is located near a dam in North Manchester with a small portage option, making it a useful waypoint for multi-day canoe trips on the Eel River.


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