Young Field Launch, New Milford to
Lovers Leap State Park
Description
Young Field Launch in New Milford to
Bleachery Dam Portage Take-Out
This 0.8 mile stretch is an easy paddle with only flat water. Keep river right at you approach the barrier for Bleachery Dam. Follow the portage information [2].
Bleachery Dam Portage Put-In to
Lovers Leap State Park Launch
After the dam, the river becomes flat and lake like. You will pass under two bridges. The second is the famous Lovers Leap Iron Bridge. Read about the State Park.
Finally, after passing through the very narrow passage below the Iron bridge, turn left and follow the shore along the park to the launch area.
STATISTICS
Skill Level: Class 1
Estimated Time: 1 hours plus the portage
Distance: 2.6 miles
USGS Maps: New Milford, CT