The Official Route
Approximately 35 river miles down the Connecticut River from Enfield to Middletown, with two official safety checkpoints along the way.
Pick Your Challenge
Every paddler chooses one of three approved distances based on preparation, experience, and safety requirements.
Explorer Challenge
Perfect for newer paddlers or anyone wanting to experience part of the Connecticut River Challenge.
Adventure Challenge
Designed for paddlers looking for a longer endurance challenge without completing the full route.
River Challenge
Complete the entire Connecticut River Challenge from Kings Island Boat Launch in Enfield to Harbor Park in Middletown.
Explore the River
The official put-in for the Connecticut River Challenge. Paddlers check in, complete the morning safety briefing, and launch from Kings Island in Enfield.
- •Official Event Launch
- •Participant Check-In
- •Morning Safety Briefing
- •Gear Inspection
- •Volunteer Assistance
- •Boat Launch
All route distances are approximate and may vary slightly depending on river conditions, launch locations, GPS measurements, and event-day navigation.
Mile by Mile
- ~Mile 0Kings Island Boat LaunchOfficial Event Launch49 Parsons Road, Enfield, Connecticut
- ~Mile 10Windsor Meadows State Park Boat LaunchSafety Checkpoint #1 · Explorer Challenge Finish · ~Mile 10199 South Meadow Road, Windsor, Connecticut 06095
- ~Mile 20Glastonbury Boat LaunchSafety Checkpoint #2 · Adventure Challenge Finish · ~Mile 20252 Welles Street, Glastonbury, Connecticut 06033
- ~Mile 35Harbor ParkOfficial Finish Line · ~Mile 3580 Harbor Drive, Middletown, Connecticut
Kings Island Boat Launch
- •Official Event Launch
- •Participant Check-In
- •Morning Safety Briefing
- •Gear Inspection
- •Volunteer Assistance
- •Boat Launch
- ✔Boat Launch
- ✔Parking Available
- ✔Seasonal Portable Restrooms
- ✔ADA Accessible
Harbor Park
- •Official Finish Line
- •Awards Ceremony
- •Finish Line Photos
- •Sponsor Village
- •Volunteer Check-Out
- •Recovery Area
- •Family Viewing
- ✔Public Parking Nearby
- ✔Public Restrooms
- ✔Picnic Area
- ✔Riverfront Park
- ✔Spectator Friendly
Windsor Meadows State Park Boat Launch
- •Volunteer Check-In
- •Hydration Station
- •Medical Assistance
- •Family Viewing Area
- •Emergency Pick-Up Location
- •Explorer Challenge Finish
Glastonbury Boat Launch
- •Volunteer Check-In
- •Hydration Station
- •Medical Assistance
- •Family Viewing Area
- •Emergency Pick-Up Location
- •Adventure Challenge Finish
- •Event BBQ & Celebration