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Huron River Canoeing & Kayaking WARNING See Map 2 2½ HOURS 6 MILES 3 HOURS 8 MILES SUGGESTED STARTING POINT – Proud Lake State Recreation Area – Shallows, barriers and private ownership make canoeing and kayaking in this area impractical – FOR ORIENTATION ONLY Canoeing and kayaking can be dangerous. Serious bodily injury and loss of life can and does occur. Varying water levels, holes, drop-offs, fallen trees, sharp objects, rocks, dams, water current, undertow and other phenomenon of the Huron River create constantly changing conditions and hazards. Do not attempt to LAUNCHING, PARKING SHORE FISHING, LAUNCHING, PARKING LAUNCHING, PARKING TENT/TRAILER CAMPSITE LAUNCHING, PARKING, WATER & TOILETS swim or wade in the river. Avoid rapid areas. Do not dive head- WATER & TOILETS LAUNCH & TAKE OUT WATER & TOILETS WATER & TOILETS (reservations required) Proud Lake State Recreation Area HURON RIVER first into the river. Kensington Metropark Kensington Metropark Milford Central Park Proud Lake State Recreation Area Proud Lake State Recreation Area keep right to nd outlet after launching canoeing & kayaking map West Boat Launch & East Boat Launch There is danger of being swamped by waves when attempting to take canoes or kayaks into Lake Erie. CAUTION DANGEROUS CURRENTS AT DAM Proud Lake State Recreation Area to Kensington Metropark This map is provided only as a general guide and is not to be Summit St KENT LAKE DAM PORTAGE PROUD LAKE DAM PORTAGE 0 1 2 3 4 relied upon to identify all hazards. All distances and times are left side of Kent Lake Dam right side of bridge at Control Dam approximate. Prior to any canoe trip it is essential the route be Island Lake State Recreation Area MILFORD DAM PORTAGE Commerce St N thoroughly scouted. right side of Milford Dam Scale in Miles Cesar E Chavez Ave Cooley Lake Rd Huron-Clinton Metroparks PADDLing TipS General Motors Rd Burns Rd City, County or State Park 1. Life Preservers – Whether you own, rent or borrow a canoe MILFORD Cities, Townships or Villages 24 or kayak, make sure there is a Personal Flotation Device for Cooley Lake Hike-Bike Trail each person on board. Wear footwear in case you tip over. Wixom Rd E Commerce Rd Long Lake Baldwin Ave 2. Learn to Maneuver Safely – Steering and back paddling to Garner Rd Elizabeth Lake Rd Milford Rd Bogie Lake Rd avoid hazards are important. South Hill Rd Dawson Rd Carroll Lake Rd 3. Portaging – Caution should always be used when approach- Sleeth Rd 59 N Cass Ave Wise Rd PONTIAC ing a portage area. Leave ample space between canoes or COMMERCE W Huron St W Buno Rd Old Plank Rd kayaks for loading and unloading. Wixom Rd Perry St Garden Union Lake Cass Lake Rd Otter CAUTION MULTIPLE Lake 4. Keep Safe – Splashing each other with paddles and throw- ing objects at others can lead to tips and spills. A tipped boat Union Lake Rd University Dr CONCRETE WEIRS Childs Lake Rd Commerce Rd could be fatal. W Buno Rd Benstein Rd Bass Lake 59 5. Respect Private Property – Please picnic on public prop- Kensington Rd E Buno Rd ITC Power Lines Willow Rd Auburn Ave erty. Glengary Rd Sylvan Lake Proud Lower Straits Lake Lake Green Lake 6. Don’t Litter – Attach a bag to your boat. After picnicking, Woodward Ave clean up the site and place debris in containers provided for Commerce Lake Cass Lake Richardson Rd Hiller Rd SYLVAN LAKE that purpose. Maple Rd South Commerce Rd Newton Rd Middle Straits Lake Grand River Ave Golf Dr Kent Lake Commerce Rd 7. Keep Your Gear Dry – Pack your gear in waterproof bags and attach them to the canoe or kayak. If you tip over, they Wixom Rd Glengary Rd Orchard Lake Rd Oakley Park Rd will stat dry and float along with you and the boat. Commerce Rd South Blvd KEEGO HARBOR 96 Milford Rd WIXOM 24 Benstein Rd WOLVERINE LAKE Green Lake Rd 1 ORCHARD LAKE CANOE RENTAL CANOE CAMP CANOE RENTAL CANOE RENTAL Franklin Rd Orchard Lake Heavner (reservations required) Village Heavner Upper Straits Lake Pine Lake HURON-CLintON MEtrOparkS 248-685-2379 Kent Lake Kensington Metropark 248-685-9207 248-685-2379 Square Lake Rd Administrative Offices www.heavnercanoe.com overnight camping, water & toilets www.villagecanoerental.com www.heavnercanoe.com Haggerty Rd 13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48114 810-227-2757 or 800-47-PARKS Pontiac Trail Pontiac Trail www.metroparks.com Old Orchard Trail NEW HUDSON KENSINGTON METROPARK HUBBELL PARK CENTRAL PARK PROUD LAKE HICKORY GLEN PARK RICHARDSON PARK BLOOMER PARK BOarD OF COmmiSSIONERS ISLAND LAKE Pontiac Trail Park Oce: 810-227-8910 (Milford) (Milford) STATE RECREATION AREA (Commerce Township) (Commerce Township) (Commerce Township) John C. Hertel John E. La Belle Harry E. Lester DODGE BROTHERS Governor Appointee Livingston County Wayne County STATE RECREATION AREA Area HQ: 248-685-2433 MARSHBANK PARK STATE PARK NO. 4 BEAUDETTE PARK (Brighton) (Commerce Township) WALLED LAKE (West Bloomeld) (Waterford) (Sylvan Lake) Robert W. Marans Anthony V. Marrocco Timothy J. McCarthy Washtenaw County Macomb County Governor Appointee MAP 1 John P. McCulloch Oakland County See Map 3 1½ HOURS 4 MILES 3½ HOURS 7 MILES 3½ HOURS 8 MILES 3 HOURS 7½ MILES See Map 1 HUroN-CliNtoN Metroparks LAUNCHING, PARKING CANOE CAMP FISHING SITE LAUNCHING, LIMITED CANOE TAKEOUT LAUNCHING & PARKING LAUNCHING & PARKING LAUNCHING, PARKING SHORE FISHING, WATER & TOILETS (reservations required) & CARRY-IN LAUNCH PARKING & TOILETS Cordley Lake Rd Huron Meadows Metropark Island Lake State Island Lake State WATER & TOILETS LAUNCH & TAKE OUT Hudson Mills Metropark Hudson Mills Metropark Hudson Mills Metropark DNR Launch Site 36 Cedar Ridge Picnic Area Recreation Area Recreation Area Kensington Metropark Kensington Metropark HURON riVER Rapids View Picnic Area overnight camping, water & toilets West Boat Launch & East Boat Launch Portage Lake LAKELAND caNOEING & KAYAKING map 110º From Proud Lake to Lake Erie N Winans Lake LAUNCHING & PARKING PORTAGE Baseline Lake Whitewood Rd McGregor Rd KENT LAKE DAM PORTAGE Warrior Park right side before rapids Zukey left side of Kent Lake Dam Chilson Rd HammelRd Kress Rd Gallagher Lake Island Lake State Recreation Area Whitewood Lake Lake Winans Lake Rd 104º Strawberry Lake Rd Strawberry N Lake Hamburg Rd Ore Lake Grand River Ave Dexter-Pinckney Rd Walsh Rd Lakeland Hike-Bike Trail Island General Motors 23 Larkins Rd shallows Lake 36 Rickett Rd Spencer Rd Labadie Rd Huron River Dr Merrill Rd W Buno Rd Pearson Rd DANGEROUS PORTAGE FLOOK DAM PORTAGE Whitmore Lake Rd Garner Rd Hamburg Rd Kensington Rd RAPIDS right side of rock barrier left side of control dam Dawson HAMBURG Fieldcrest Dr N Territorial Rd Winans Lake Rd Martindale Rd Bishop Rd McCabe Rd Gregory Rd Island Lake Evergreen Rd Wylie Rd Silver Lake Rd Mast Rd Kent Lake W Buno Rd PinckneyRd CAUTION 23 Silver LakeWEIRS Rd Maple Rd Milford Rd Huron River Dr CANOE CAMP Dexter- ITC Power Lines HURON RIVER (please call in advance) CANOE CAMP Moore Rd canoeing & kayaking map Island Lake State Recreation Area CANOE RENTAL Kent Lake Rd (reservations required) overnight camping, toilets Heavner 96 Kensington Metropark Dixboro Rd overnight camping, water & toilets 810-229-7067 248-685-2379 Grand River Ave Dexter-Chelsea Rd Kensington Metropark to Village of Dexter www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails www.heavnercanoe.com Pontiac Trail 810-227-8910 Martindale 0 1 2 3 4 Pontiac Trail FOR FREE DISTRIBUTION Joy Rd HUDSON MILLS METROPARK HURON MEADOWS METROPARK ISLAND LAKE KENSINGTON METROPARK by the Huron-Clinton Metroparks Baker Rd Park Oce: 734-426-8211 Scale in Miles N Golf Course: 810-231-4084 STATE RECREATION AREA Park Oce: 810-227-8910 (Brighton) WARRIOR PARK Huron-Clinton Metroparks (Village of Dexter) City, County or State Park Cities, Townships or Villages DEXTER SOUTH LYON Hike-Bike Trail MAP 2 www.metroparks.com 12102-huron river canoe map.indd 1 5/23/2012 3:12:49 PM POintS OF intEREST From Proud Lake to Lake Erie – 100 Miles See Map 2 2 HOURS 4 MILES 3 HOURS 7½ MILES 3½ HOURS 8½ MILES 2 HOURS 4½ MILES 3 HOURS 7 MILES – to French Landing on Map 4 map 1 1. The suggested starting point is at Proud Lake State Recreation Area. LAUNCHING, PARKING PUBLIC CANOE TAKE-OUT LAUNCHING, PARKING Nixon Rd LAUNCHING, PARKING LAUNCHING, PARKING LAUNCHING, PARKING LAUNCHING LAUNCHING LAUNCHING & PARKING LAUNCHING 2. Kensington Metropark, between Milford and I-96, has WATER & TOILETS BEFORE RAPIDS WATER & TOILETS WATER & TOILETS WATER & TOILETS & WATER & PARKING & PARKING Department of left side at a canoe camp on the right bank, 3/4 mile below Dexter-Huron Metropark Delhi Metropark Delhi Metropark Island Park Gallup Park Peninsular Park Waterworks Park Hydro Park Natural Resources Van Buren Park Belleville General Motors Road Bridge (permit required for West Delhi Picnic Area camping). Kent Lake has several islands and is ideal 23 23 94 for fishing. Michigan Ave LAUNCHING, PARKING 14 Earhart Rd map 2 PORTAGE BARTON DAM PORTAGE ARGO CASCADES DIXBORO DAM PORTAGE SUPERIOR DAM PORTAGE PENNISULAR DAM PORTAGE HYDRO PARK DAM Warrior Park extreme right bank 200 ft. right of Power Station left channel at right side of right side of left side of PORTAGE 1. The river from Island Lake State Recreation Area to Barton Park Argo Dam Dixboro Dam Superior Dam Peninsular Dam right side of Hydro Park Dam Strawberry Lake is interesting and passes through Ecorse Rd Mast Rd Huron Meadows Metropark. Dhu Varren Rd B.R. 2. Winds across Strawberry and Baseline lakes are often CAUTION Geddes Rd 12 12 Pontiac Trail Superior Rd RAPIDS Huron Pky Superior Pond brisk, making paddling difficult. 23 Dixboro Rd N Maple Rd Geddes Rd Leforge Prospect Tubbs Rd Tubbs Clark Rd 3. Hudson Mills Metropark has a canoe camp on the Main St Earhart Rd left back, 1/4 mile before North Teritorial Road Bridge Barton Pond Forest Ave WILLOW RUN AIRPORTDenton Rd (permit required for camping).
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