South Royalston - Put-In - Mile 19.0
Position: 42-37.70 N 72-08.60 W
Altitude: 810 feet
USGS Map: Royalston, MA
Boat Launch:
Alan E. Rich Park, adjacent to Cass Meadow, is a launch point on the Blue Trail. There is parking for at least 10 vehicles. Only car top launch. Take the trail at the back of the parking lot to the Put-In. Show consideration for a bordering house and their yard.
Nearest Launch Address:
1 Birch Hill Dam Road, Royalston, MA 01368
On Birch Hill Dam Road where it begins.
Route 68 where it crosses the river and the railroad tracks.
1 Baldwinville Road, Royalston, MA 01368
Put-In Directions (4.3 miles, 8 minutes):
From Route 2 Exit 19 Phillipston/Winchendon:
- After exiting Route 2, turn (left or right) onto Royalston Road.
- At mile 4.0, it becomes Phillipston Road.
- At mile 4.2, at the end fo the road, turn left onto Route 68 North
- At mile 4.3, Turn right onto Birch Hill Dam Road.
- At mile 4.35, turn left into the parking lot put-in area.