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Originally Posted by Descant
The listed islands mostly have some access with some restrictions. I hope you're a member o LRCT and get their info.
Depends where you launch from, but I'm always apprehensive about paddlers getting out too far from shore where they are not visible to boaters. Paddlers ideas of visibility are far different from a powerboat helmsman traveling at 45 mph. Launching at, say, the Weirs, and paddling to Stonedam, in my mind, is just plain foolish and dangerous in a highly trafficked part of the lake. Similar if you go from Center Harbor to Five Mile Island or Alton to Rattlesnake. Etc. Etc.
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The Winnipesaukee Paddle Maps publication was a great purchase. It shows multiple routes to each island from marinas, boat launches, and beaches. Some routes are short, some are long, and most hug the shoreline. The relatively few long open crossings look to be the shortest distance between land masses. It is a very impressive map.
The information for Bear Island and Cow Island is found on their websites.
Side Note: By contrast, the Maine Island Trail Association lists 200 wild islands people can visit off the coast. Think I'll stick with the ole "beautiful water in a high place" for now!