Chicopee - Lower Red Bridge access

The paddling access is below the dam where the spillway channel and power house discharge meet. A great place to launch or fish. There is good parking at the road, accessible from Wilbraham (East St bridge to Ludlow closed for repairs-2015). Starting point for proposed upper Chicopee Blue Trail. Water levels should be good for paddling year round due to Collins Dam below. Be prepared to paddle back upstream as lower access points are not yet in place.