Main Stream Canoes and Kayaks
 170 Main Street  Route 44
 New Hartford, CT 06057
(860) 693-6791
 
River conditions from the pros at Mainstream Canoes & Kayaks - West Branch Farmington River At Riverton, CT as of 5/21/2013 12:30:00 pm Conditions: 4.24 feet - 294 ft³/s - We really like it when it is at this CFPS! It is challenging. | Still River at Robertsville, CT as of 5/21/2013 12:30:00 pm Conditions: 1.82 feet - 47 ft³/s - ... | Farmington River at Unionville, CT as of 5/21/2013 11:30:00 am Conditions: 5.46 feet - 417 ft³/s - ... | Farmington River at Tariffville, CT as of 5/21/2013 12:15:00 pm Conditions: 1.72 feet - 593 ft³/s - ... | - readings are updated aproximately every 30 minutes from the USGS monitoring stations - Note: measurements are not always accurate due to river debris so be safe use good judgement.
 

Things to Bring on Your Trip!

 
As a reminder we suggest the following items to make your experience more enjoyable, we call it "The Quartermasters Roll Call".

Ground cloth : for your picnic

A love of the out doors

Water shoes : you never know what's in the river, some of those rocks really smart

Sunglasses : everyone looks cool in shades

Change of clothing : should be left in car

Sunscreen* : you'll thank us in 20 years

Swim trunks : who can resist a dunk in the mighty Farmington

Camera*: This way you can send us some pictures for our website

Picnic items : there are plenty of wonderful paces to stop

Wind pants : Jeans are big sponges and Polypropylene just dries so quick

Wool sweater : them fall foliage trips get a tad bit chilly

Rain gear * : wet clothes make shivering bodies

Spare change : never know when you need to make a quick call

Insect repellent* : on the shore, those skeeters are just horrendous

Drinking water : 8 cups a day

*We stock these items in our shop

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