Indian Head River Day 2025 - Guided Hike and Kayak Paddles

Join the Indian Head River Coalition (a partnership between the NSRWA, Wildlands Trust, and the Towns of Hanover, Pembroke, Hanson, and Plymouth County) as we celebrate this amazing river and its surrounding land. Take part in a guided hike, or kayak paddle, or BOTH! Schedule and registration pages are listed below.

Embark on a land or water adventure as we explore a unique and diverse habitat steeped in local history. Amazing flora and fauna, freshwater tidal marsh, wild rice, and migratory herring are all some of what can be found in and around the Indian Head River. We will also be given access to enter a historic mill on the Indian Head River! Discover why the Indian Head River Coalition has worked to preserve and protect this gem of the South Shore.

Meet at the Hanover Public Launch: 2 Indian Head Dr, Hanover, MA

Schedule:

9:00-11:45am – Guided Hike with Wildlands Trust – Registration Link to Hike HERE

9:30-11:00am – Guided Kayak Paddle with the NSRWA #1 – Register for Kayak Paddle #1 HERE

12:00-1:30pm – Guided Kayak Paddle with the NSRWA #2* – Register for Kayak Paddle #2 HERE

For the kayak trips: bring your own vessel or borrow one of the NSRWA’s single kayaks. Ages 12 years and up ONLY. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Slow moving tidal water, previous kayak experience recommended.

*Guided Kayak Paddle #2 will depart once the hikers have returned, allowing time for folks to attend both the hike and Kayak Paddle #2.