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Elm Bank Reservation Access

Elm Bank Reservation offers a car-top boat launch on the Upper Charles River accessible via Route 16, with a small parking lot near the river's edge and a short carry-down path to the water.

This maintained launch site is ideal for canoes, kayaks, and other non-motorized vessels, making it a convenient access point for paddlers exploring this section of the Charles River.


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