- Hockanum River
The Hockanum River is a river in
Connecticut . The Hockanum neighborhood in East Hartford is named after it.It rises in Ellington and Rockville, then flows through Vernon, Manchester, and East Hartford. Its mouth on the
Connecticut River is immediately north of theCharter Oak Bridge and south of and across from the mouth of the Park River.The Hockanum River runs for about 20 miles until it spills into the Connecticut River. There is a popular paddling route that follows the river for 13 miles. It begins at the bridge at Pleasant View Drive, one mile west of Vernon Center and continues to the Connecticut River. This river run is mostly quickwater with one Class II
whitewater area that eventually fades to flatwater and tidal water at its mouth at the Connecticut River.Historically used for industry, the river has in recent years had hiking trails and linear parks developed along its banks. The banks of the river are slowly being cleaned up after years of pollution and dumping.
External links
* [http://www.ctxguide.com/ctxguide_131.htm Connecticut Explorer's Guide] Online paddling map of the Hockanum River
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