Great up-and-back trip up the lower Assabet River. Started from Lowell Road Boat Ramp and went upriver just beyond Pine St Bridge near the Thoreau School before returning back with a quick current. Maynard gauge 2.9 ft, 289 ft3/sec. Temps in low 40s with plenty of sun. Winds were only a factor on a couple short stretches. While i saw no other boaters, wild life was abundant. White/black swan pair, turkey-looking ducks, woodpeckers, red wing black birds, and several deer across the river from MCI Concord. An interesting swing and rope ladder combo hanging from the center of MBTA bridge into the river. Took a side trip up the Nashoba Brook to where it exits Warners Pond. Current was extra strong in this narrow stretch, took full effort reach sight of the dam then drift back to the main river. Round trip approximately 3 1/2 hours.
Sparkling Assabet at the Pine St launch
Egg Rock inscription
