Michigan river guides

Kayaking guides to rivers and creeks across Michigan's Lower and Upper Peninsula. Pick a peninsula to start.

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Every guide assumes you've checked conditions and know your limits. Club trips are self-responsible group paddles, not guided trips.

Current water levels Check flow before you load the boats. Safety guidelines Gear, cold water, and how our lead, middle, and sweep system works. Difficulty ratings How we rate distance, current, and remoteness.

We run free group trips on many of these rivers, from scenic day paddles to 15–30 mile expeditions. Paddlers of every level are welcome.