Choose the Perfect Trip
First-time kayakers will love exploring two of Connecticut’s most accessible inland habitats. At Cromwell Meadows Wildlife Area paddle through hundreds of acres of wild rice, river bulrush, and other vibrant wetland plants. Or glide through the floodplain forests of the Mattabesset River, where a canopy of silver maples, shagbark hickories, and ash trees provides a shady, serene route.
If you’re comfortable maneuvering a kayak and can confidently turn left and right, you may enjoy venturing into Connecticut’s dynamic shoreline ecosystems. These coastal routes feature brackish marshes, tidal mudflats, eelgrass beds, salt marshes, and sandy beaches—each teeming with life and shaped by the tides. To deepen your experience, site-specific field guides are available for every location.
