One of the fun things that we like to do when camping at Rollins Pond, is to do some kayaking in a creek that's probably 500 yards long and about 15 ft wide between Rollins Pond and Floodwood Pond. Some areas may be slighter wider as seen in the photo. It has a nice and mild current that pushes the kayak along and only steering is necessary. There are a couple tight turns where it's challenging to angle a 16 foot kayak just right to avoid any serious scratching to the boat. However, it's been done several times and worth the try.
One year there was a huge pine tree that had fallen and was laying across the entire width of the creek. Although kayaks and canoes easily fit, the paddlers had to get down extra low.
Another time the summer was very dry and therefore the creek was very shallow and not as exciting. But it attracted a lot more younger kids and their families who spent some quality family time at the water hole.
The paddle against the current is never fun even if its a small one, like in the creek. I usually get out of the kayak and walk back pulling the kayak along. My wife and daughter always enjoy that part as well, with an occasional bump here and there against the banks.
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