Dolan Center — 6-Mile Trip: Our shortest shuttle trip is great for families and can be completed in two to three hours. Beginning at the Dolan Center in Dedham and meandering back to Nahanton Park with the current you'll paddle some of the most scenic sections of the Charles, past Millenium and Cutler Park and acres of undeveloped parkland on both sides of the river.

Charles River Park — 10-Mile Trip: This trip begins at Charles River Park on South Street in Needham. This trip is entirely flatwater, with noticeable current in some sections. The first two miles of this trip have a stronger current and pass under the beautiful arch bridge of Greendale Ave. Soon thereafter, the Charles begins its scenic meanders through Dedham. At mile 7 of the trip, you pass under Spring Street and can take out at Riverdale Park on the left for lunch on the grass or at a local restaurant (Riverside Pizza and the Waterfords are across the street; remember that drinking and paddling don't mix!). The last three miles of the trip pass mostly through undeveloped parkland on both sides of the river — a scenic and relaxing end to a great day! This ten-mile trip usually takes three to four hours on the water.

Registration/Cancellation Policy for Shuttled Trips

• Full payment is due upon registration for a shuttled river trip.
• For cancellations received 7 days or more before your scheduled shuttle trip, we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee.
• For cancellations received less than 7 days before your scheduled shuttle trip, we are unable to offer any refunds, except when due to inclement weather (see below).
• Cancellations due to inclement weather must be made by contacting our Office at (617) 965-5110 before 5pm the night before your scheduled shuttle trip. For such cancellations we will issue a refund less a 10% registration fee, or a full credit to be used for any activity, rental, or merchandise.
• A minimum number of registrants is required for any event to run. If we cancel a shuttle due to low enrollment, we will provide a full refund.
• A minimum water flow is needed to run the shuttle trip from Cochrane Dam, and the trip may be shortened to a Charles River Park trip on the morning of the trip.