Canoe Tas Inc
North Esk
North Esk River
Blessington Hall Bridge to Musselboro Rd Bridge
| Distance: 12.0 km. |
| Average Grade: 0.5 m/km. |
| Peak Grade: 0.5 m/km. |
| Difficulty: Grade 1. |
| Paddling Time: 1-2 hours. |
| Entry Point: At the bridge 200 m down from the Upper Blessington Hall. |
| Exit Point: At the Musselboro bridge 9 km east of Upper Blessington where the river enters a willow infested gorge. |
| Water Level: Above 0.6 m at Corra Linn is sufficient. |
| Tasmap: 1:100 000 South Esk, St. Patricks. |
| Shuttle: |
| General Description: The river comprises shingle rapids and continual turns within erroded banks through a broad farmed plain. This section of river is used in the Tamar Canoe Club's annual Ben Lomond Descent multi-sport race. Dangers on this section include willows, logs and sometimes electric fences! Ensure you get out before the bridge since there is a willow infested grade 3-4 rapid immediately below the bridge. |
Carol Hurst – Upper North Esk