You'll find Hubbard Avenue Bridge on East Branch Housatonic River in Dalton. It's a kayak and canoe launch. The drive from Springfield covers roughly 40 miles as the crow flies. Closest alternative: Route 8 Bridge in Dalton (2.1 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Dalton, MA |
| Water | East Branch Housatonic River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
State agency for boat ramps around Dalton: Massachusetts Office of Fishing and Boating Access (ramps); Massachusetts Environmental Police (boating rules).
Hubbard Avenue Bridge is one of 4 public launches on East Branch Housatonic River. All launches on East Branch Housatonic River
More in our guide: How to launch a kayak or canoe.
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Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
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What the Coast Guard requires on kayaks and canoes, and kids' vests with head support.
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Hubbard Avenue Bridge is in Dalton, Massachusetts. Use the directions button, which routes to the exact pin of Hubbard Avenue Bridge.
It gives you access to East Branch Housatonic River.
The map data has no fee details for Hubbard Avenue Bridge, so check the signs or the agency that runs it before you go.
Route 8 Bridge in Dalton (2.1 miles), Old Windsor Road in Dalton (2.8 miles) and Wahconah Park Access in Pittsfield (3 miles).
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