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Canaan Street Lake

Canaan Street Lake • Mascoma River

Source: new_hampshire_office_of_energy_and_planning Updated 1 year ago

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City: Canaan, NH
County: Grafton County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 43.66554754, -72.04172937
464 Canaan St, Canaan, NH 03741, USA
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About This Access Site
Canaan Street Lake is a 291-303 acre lake located in Canaan, NH, offering public water access via a town-maintained gravel boat ramp on Canaan Street. The ramp provides a convenient launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and anglers looking to explore this scenic Grafton County water body. Access is limited, so arrive early during peak seasons.

**Important Regulations:** Users should be aware that personal watercraft (Skicrafts) and hovercrafts are prohibited on Canaan Street Lake per NH RSA 270:113. Confirm any additional boating restrictions with the Town of Canaan before your visit. The lake's shoreline includes the Cardigan Mountain School property, so respect private land boundaries while paddling.

This lake is ideal for recreational paddling and fishing, with opportunities to pursue stocked brown and rainbow trout as well as natural brook trout populations. For specific information about ramp conditions, hours of operation, and any current access restrictions, contact the Town of Canaan directly.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access

The Smarts Mountain Trailhead is located 5.1 miles east from Lyme on the Lyme-Dorchester Rd. This trailhead primarily serves the Appalachain Trail where it crosses. There is an information and an interpretive kiosk at this site. No other amenities are provided. Going north this section of the AT is called the Lambert Ridge Trail which ascends the scenic Lambert Ridge and then steeply climbs to...

The Smarts Mountain Trailhead is located 5.1 miles east from Lyme on the Lyme-Dorchester Rd. This trailhead primarily serves the Appalachain Trail where it crosses. There is an information and an interpretive kiosk at this site. No other amenities are provided. Going north this section of the AT is called the Lambert Ridge Trail which ascends the scenic Lambert Ridge and then steeply climbs to the summit of Smarts Mountain in 3.9 miles. Going south the AT meanders for about 2.0 miles untill reaching another crossing of Lyme-Dorchester Rd. near the Dartmouth Skiway. The Ranger Trail also leaves this trailhead from the eastern end but is no longer maintained as an official trail.

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