The characteristics of the Hockanum River are such that canoeists and kayakers can be found enjoying it during most seasons of the year. As an aid to these river users, the Town of Manchester has on its web site information of canoe/keyak takeout points along the river, as well as general river conditions near them.

> To view the Town of Manchester takeout points and river conditions page, please click here.

> Also, to view the Connecticut Water Trails Association web site's information on paddling along the Hockanum River, please click here.


In addition the New England Canoe & Kayak Racing Association (NECKRA) sponsors a series of canoe and kayak races throughout the year, including a race along the Hockanum River in early April each year.

This race begins at the Quality Inn parking lot at Route 83 Tolland Turnpike at the Vernon/Manchester town line, and finishes at the shopping plaza next to McDonald's at 1227 Burnside Avenue (Route 44) in East Hartford.

> To view an article in the Hartford Courant on the race and the best places to view it from, please click here.

> To view an article in the Manchester Reminder News on the 2009 race, please click here.


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