This listing is provided as a service to show previous paddles of the Great Lakes Paddlers starting in 2009.
PADDLE SKILLS & TRIP DIFFICULTY RATING GUIDE: This guide helps paddlers determine if a trip is appropriate for them based on their skill and experience level.
08-08-10: GLP Kent Lake Nature Tour
Skill level: Beginner, Difficulty rating: Easy
Meet at East Boat Launch, Kensington Metropark (enter park at Kent Lake Rd.) Address is for park office. See park website for full park map: http://www.metroparks.com/parks/pk_kensington.php
Meet time: 10:00 am at the East Boat Launch. No fee for this event.
Metropark Nature Interpreter, Mark Irish will provide a guided tour of Kent Lake including the lotus beds. Meet at East Boat Launch inside Kensington Metropark. A Metropark annual sticker ($25, $15 Seniors) or day pass ($5) is required for park entry.
07-11-10: GLP Dowagiac River Paddle
Skill level: Intermediate, Difficulty rating: Moderate
Meet time: 10:00 AM at Nub Lake Campground for paddle, or camp for the weekend at Nub Lake Campground. 1701 Pucker St., Niles, MI 49120. Phone for reservations at 269 687-9681.
07-10-10: GLP East Race, OH
Enjoy white water rafting in downtown South Bend. 12:00 - 2 PM. All equipment is provided. Rubber soled shoes with heel strap are required, no flip-flops and no sharp jewelry or objects may be worn. Prepare to get wet! Required height for rafting is 54”. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult in the raft. Website: http://www.sbpark.org/parks/erace.htm. Cost: $5 per person/per run. If you are coming for the weekend, we will be camping at Nub Lake Campground, 1701 Pucker St. Dr., Niles, MI 49120. Phone for reservations at 269 687-9681.
07-04-10: GLP President's Paddle
Skill level: Intermediate, Difficulty rating: Moderate
Paddle the Huron River from Delhi Metropark to Argo Canoe Livery or Gallup Park. Bring water and a picnic lunch that you can carry in your boat. It is ok to bring food to share with friends! There are some rapids (Class I or less) on this section. There is a portage at Barton Dam and Argo Dam.
06-13-10: GLP/GREAT - Paddle on Kent Lake
Skill level: Intermediate, Difficulty rating: Moderate
Exit 153 (Kent Lake Rd.) off I-96. Meet at the East Boat Launch in Kensington Metropark (first left after the ranger shack at entrance). Paddle on scenic Kent Lake with lunch stop at noon at picnic area next to Martindale Beach. Lunch will be provided by GLP. A Metropark annual sticker ($25, $15 Seniors) or day pass ($5) is required for park entry. Meet time: 10:30 am
05-23-10: GREAT/GLP - St. Joseph River Paddle
St. Joseph River (Hillsdale County) Fayette St., off M-99, Hillsdale to US 12, Jonesville (park & lot next to State Farm Insurance). Meet time: 12:00 pm. Cookout after take out on location provided by GREAT. Website: www.great-mi.org
05-15-2010: GLP Headwaters of the Huron Paddle. Start time: 10:00 am, till about 4 PM
Skill level: Intermediate, Difficulty rating: Moderate
Put in: Proud Lake Recreation Area Boat Launch on Bass Lake Rd. See unit map at website: http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/details.aspx?id=487&type=SPRK
Take out: Central Park in Milford. Enjoy the scenic headwaters of the Huron River. There is one portage (25 ft.) with ramps around a low head dam at the end of Proud Lake. A shuttle will take place prior to the paddle. Bring a bottle of water, snack, sunscreen, and a change of clothes in a dry bag. A state park annual sticker ($24, $6 Seniors) or day pass ($6) is required if leaving your vehicle at the put in location and may be obtained at the park office located at 3500 N. Wixom Rd., Milford, MI 48380
03-20-2010: GLP St. Paddy's Day Paddle
Island Lake Recreation Area, Brighton, MI
(
)
Meet at Kent Lake Beach below the dam, 12:00 PM. Paddle the Huron River from Kent Lake to River Bend for a St. Paddy's Day potluck feast!
Skill level: Intermediate, Difficulty Rating: Moderate
01-01-2010: GLP New Years Day Paddle
Lower Huron Metropark, Belleville, MI
()
Meet at Lower Huron Metropark north fishing pier, 12:00 PM. Paddle the Huron River inside Lower Huron Metropark from the north fishing pier to the south fishing pier.
Skill level: Intermediate, Difficulty Rating: Moderate
11-27-2009: GLP Day After Thanksgiving Paddle
Hudson Mills Metropark, Dexter, MI
()
Paddle from Hudson Mills to Delhi with a potluck lunch stop at Dexter-Huron Metropark.
Skill level: Intermediate, Difficulty Rating: Moderate
10-24 - 25-2009: Great Lakes Paddlers -
10-10-2009: Great Lakes Paddlers -
09-25 - 27-2009: Great Lakes Paddlers -
08-08-2009: Great Lakes Paddlers -
07-04-2009: Great Lakes Paddlers -
05-24-2009: GREAT / GLP -
04-18-2009: Great Lakes Paddlers -
03-21-2009: Great Lakes Paddlers -
01-01-2009: Great Lakes Paddlers -
