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WARNINGCanoeing 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 swim or wade in the river. Avoid rapid areas. Do not dive head-first into the river.
There is danger of being swamped by waves when attempting to take canoes or kayaks into Lake Erie.
This map is provided only as a general guide and is not to be relied upon to identify all hazards. All distances and times are approximate. Prior to any canoe trip it is essential the route be thoroughly scouted.
PAddlING TIPs1. life Preservers – Whether you own, rent or borrow a canoe
or kayak, make sure there is a Personal Flotation Device for each person on board. Wear footwear in case you tip over.
2. learn to Maneuver safely – Steering and back paddling to avoid hazards are important.
3. Portaging – Caution should always be used when approach-ing a portage area. Leave ample space between canoes or kayaks for loading and unloading.
4. Keep safe – Splashing each other with paddles and throw-ing objects at others can lead to tips and spills. A tipped boat could be fatal.
5. Respect Private Property – Please picnic on public prop-erty.
6. don’t litter – Attach a bag to your boat. After picnicking, clean up the site and place debris in containers provided for that purpose.
7. Keep Your Gear dry – Pack your gear in waterproof bags and attach them to the canoe or kayak. If you tip over, they will stat dry and float along with you and the boat.
HuRoN-ClINToN MeTRoPARKsAdministrative Offices
13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, Michigan 48114810-227-2757 or 800-47-PARKS
www.metroparks.com
BoARd of CoMMIssIoNeRs
John C. Hertel John E. La Belle Harry E. LesterGovernor Appointee Livingston County Wayne County
Robert W. Marans Anthony V. Marrocco Timothy J. McCarthyWashtenaw County Macomb County Governor Appointee
John P. McCullochOakland County
HuROn-CLInTOn METROPARKS
HuRoN RIveRCAnoEing & kAyAking MAP
From Proud Lake to Lake Erie
FoR FREE DiSTRiBUTionby the Huron-Clinton Metroparks
www.metroparks.com
PONTIAC
SYLVAN LAKE
KEEGO HARBOR
COMMERCE
WOLVERINE LAKE
WALLED LAKE
ORCHARD LAKE
WIXOM
MILFORD
Kent Lake
Commerce LakeProudLake
Lower Straits Lake
Middle Straits Lake
Union Lake
Long Lake
Upper Straits Lake
Cass Lake
Sylvan Lake
Pine Lake
NEW HUDSON
OtterLake
Orchard Lake
Cooley Lake
Green Lake
Kens
ingt
on R
d
Kent
Lak
e
Grand River Ave
Pontiac Trail
Pont
iac T
rail
Milf
ord
Rd
Milfo
rd Rd
Maple Rd
W Buno Rd
W Buno RdE Buno Rd
Gar
ner R
d
General Motors Rd
Dawson Rd
Sout
h H
ill R
d
Old
Pla
nk R
d
Commerce St
Summit St
Burn
s Rd
Wixom Rd
Childs Lake Rd
Sleeth Rd
Wix
om R
d
Bass Lake
Bens
tein
Rd
Bens
tein
Rd
Glengary Rd
Glengary Rd
E Commerce Rd Bogi
e La
ke R
d
Cooley Lake Rd
Carr
oll L
ake
Rd
Sout
h Co
mm
erce
Rd
New
ton
Rd
Oakley Park Rd
Richardson Rd
Hag
gert
y Rd
Commerce Rd
Commerce Rd
Commerce Rd
Wise Rd
Unio
n La
ke R
d
Pontiac Trail
Willow Rd
Hill
er R
d
Cass
Lak
e Rd
Orchard Lake Rd
Elizabeth Lake Rd
W Huron St
Bald
win
Ave
Auburn Ave
University Dr
Perry St
Cesar E Chavez Ave
South Blvd
Square Lake Rd
Golf Dr
Fran
klin
Rd
Woodw
ard Ave
N Cass Ave
Wix
om R
d
Garden
Gre
en L
ake
Rd
Old Orchard Trail
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KENSINGTON METROPARKPark O�ce: 810-227-8910
PROUD LAKESTATE RECREATION AREA
Area HQ: 248-685-2433(Commerce Township)
BLOOMER PARK(Commerce Township)
MARSHBANK PARK(West Bloom�eld)
ISLAND LAKESTATE RECREATION AREA
(Brighton)
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Kensington MetroparkWest Boat Launch & East Boat Launch
SHORE FISHING,LAUNCH & TAKE OUTKensington Metropark
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Proud Lake State Recreation Area
LAUNCHING, PARKING, WATER & TOILETSProud Lake State Recreation Area
keep right to �nd outlet after launching
NKENT LAKE DAM PORTAGEleft side of Kent Lake Dam
Island Lake State Recreation Area
CANOE RENTALHeavner
248-685-2379www.heavnercanoe.com
CANOE RENTALHeavner
248-685-2379www.heavnercanoe.com
CAUTION MULTIPLECONCRETE WEIRS
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 ONLYSee Map 2
MAP 1
HURON RIVERcanoeing & kayaking map
Proud Lake State Recreation Area to Kensington Metropark0 1 2 3 4
Scale in Miles
CENTRAL PARK(Milford)
HUBBELL PARK(Milford)
CANOE RENTALVillage
248-685-9207www.villagecanoerental.com
TENT/TRAILER CAMPSITE(reservations required)
Proud Lake State Recreation Area
PROUD LAKE DAM PORTAGEright side of bridge at Control Dam
HICKORY GLEN PARK(Commerce Township)
RICHARDSON PARK(Commerce Township) DODGE BROTHERS
STATE PARK NO. 4(Waterford)
BEAUDETTE PARK(Sylvan Lake)
Huron-Clinton MetroparksCity, County or State ParkCities, Townships or VillagesHike-Bike Trail
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Milford Central Park
CAUTION DANGEROUSCURRENTS AT DAM
CANOE CAMP(reservations required)Kensington Metropark
overnight camping, water & toilets
MILFORD DAM PORTAGEright side of Milford Dam
DEXTER
LAKELAND
HAMBURG
Kent Lake
IslandLake
Ore Lake
WinansLake
ZukeyLake
StrawberryLake
Baseline Lake
Portage Lake
GallagherLake
Whitewood Lake
SOUTH LYON
Dexter-Chelsea Rd
Mas
t Rd
Wyli
e Rd
Baker R
d
Island Lake
Dex
ter-
Hur
on R
iver
Dr
Huron Rive
r DrDexter-Pinckney Rd
Gregory Rd
N Territorial Rd
Walsh Rd
Strawberry Lake Rd
McGregor Rd
White
wood Rd
Cordley Lake Rd
Merrill R
d
Kress Rd
Winans Lake Rd
Hamburg
Rd
Chilson Rd
Hamburg Rd
Winans Lake Rd
Ham
mel Rd
Ricket
t Rd
Fieldcre
st Dr
Whitm
ore La
ke Rd
Bishop Rd
Everg
reen Rd
Silver Lake RdSilver Lake Rd
Dixboro
Rd
Kent Lak
e Rd
Martin
dale Grand River Ave
Pontiac Trail Pontiac Trail
Moore Rd
Maple Rd
Milfo
rd Rd
W Buno Rd
Mar
tindale
Rd
General Motors
Garner R
dW Buno RdPearson Rd
Labad
ie Rd
Dawson
Spencer Rd
Kensingto
n Rd
Larkins Rd
Grand River Ave
McCabe Rd
Pinc
kney
Rd
Lakeland Hike-Bike Trail
96
23
23
36
36
104ºN
110ºN
ITC Power Lines
KENSINGTON METROPARKPark O�ce: 810-227-8910
HURON MEADOWS METROPARKGolf Course: 810-231-4084
HUDSON MILLS METROPARKPark O�ce: 734-426-8211
DANGEROUSRAPIDS
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Kensington MetroparkWest Boat Launch & East Boat Launch
LAUNCHING & PARKINGIsland Lake StateRecreation Area
LAUNCHING & PARKINGIsland Lake StateRecreation Area
CANOE TAKEOUTHuron Meadows Metropark
Cedar Ridge Picnic Area
LAUNCHING, LIMITEDPARKING & TOILETS
DNR Launch Site
PORTAGEright side of rock barrier
FLOOK DAM PORTAGEleft side of control dam
CANOE CAMP(reservations required)Kensington Metropark
overnight camping, water & toilets810-227-8910
CANOE CAMP(reservations required)
Hudson Mills Metroparkovernight camping, water & toilets
PORTAGEright side before rapids
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Hudson Mills MetroparkRapids View Picnic Area
KENT LAKE DAM PORTAGEleft side of Kent Lake Dam
Island Lake State Recreation Area
CANOE RENTALHeavner
248-685-2379www.heavnercanoe.com
ISLAND LAKESTATE RECREATION AREA
(Brighton)
CANOE CAMP(please call in advance)
Island Lake State Recreation Areaovernight camping, toilets
810-229-7067www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails
Huron-Clinton MetroparksCity, County or State ParkCities, Townships or VillagesHike-Bike Trail
HURON RIVERcanoeing & kayaking map
Kensington Metropark to Village of Dexter0 1 2 3 4
Scale in Miles
MAP 2
shallo
ws
1½ HOURS 4 MILES 3½ HOURS 7 MILES 3½ HOURS 8 MILES 3 HOURS 7½ MILESSee Map 3 See Map 1
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SHORE FISHING,LAUNCH & TAKE OUTKensington Metropark
FISHING SITE& CARRY-IN LAUNCH
Hudson Mills Metropark
Joy Rd
LAUNCHING & PARKINGWarrior Park
WARRIOR PARK(Village of Dexter)
CAUTIONWEIRS
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PoINTs of INTeResTFrom Proud Lake to Lake Erie – 100 Miles
MAP 11. The suggested starting point is at Proud Lake State
Recreation Area.
2. Kensington Metropark, between Milford and I-96, has a canoe camp on the right bank, 3/4 mile below General Motors Road Bridge (permit required for camping). Kent Lake has several islands and is ideal for fishing.
MAP 21. The river from Island Lake State Recreation Area to
Strawberry Lake is interesting and passes through Huron Meadows Metropark.
2. Winds across Strawberry and Baseline lakes are often brisk, making paddling difficult.
3. Hudson Mills Metropark has a canoe camp on the left back, 1/4 mile before north Teritorial Road Bridge (permit required for camping). Hudson Mills Metropark is ideal for picnicking. A historical marker denotes the early history of this area.
MAP 31. Dexter-Huron and Delhi Metroparks have picturesque
riverside picnic spots.
2. The rapids at Delhi Metropark are very scenic and popular with artists and photographers.
3. In spite of numerous portages, the stretch from Delhi Metropark to Superior Road is scenic and fairly easy to paddle. Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Washtenaw County have parks along the way.
4. Shallow water through Ypsilanti and winds on Ford and Belleville lakes may make the trip from Superior Road to Belleville difficult. Several community parks are in this stretch.
MAP 41. The river between Belleville and new Boston is scenic.
Lower Huron Metropark Canoe Camp is on the left bank, one mile below South Metro Parkway Bridge (permit required for camping).
2. The stretch between new Boston and Flat Rock is easy to travel. Picnic areas are at Willow Metropark, and there is a marked canoe nature trail at Oakwoods Metropark.
3. Travel between Flat Rock and Lake Erie is easy and goes through an interesting marshy area.
4. Suggested end of the trip at Pointe Mouillee State Game Area Headquarters.
DEXTER
ANN ARBOR
YPSILANTI
Barton Pond
Argo Pond Geddes Pond
Ford Lake
Superior Pond
Belleville Lake
BELLEVILLE
RAWSONVILLE
WILLOW RUN AIRPORT
Marshall Rd
Pratt Rd
Huron River Dr
Miller Rd
Arbor Rd
Brooks St
Huron River Dr
Washtenaw AveWashtenaw
Hamilton
Mast Rd
Joy Rd Huron
Rive
r Dr
Dexter-Ann Arbor Rd
Dexter-Ann
Dexter Ave
Jackson Ave
Dexter-Pinckney Rd
Dan Hoey Rd
Scio
Rd Peters Rd
Jackson Rd
Jackson Rd
West D
elhi RdEast Delhi Rd
N Wagner Rd
N Main
S Wagner Rd
Miller Rd
Miller Ave
N Maple Rd
N Maple Rd
Newport Rd
Sunset
W Huron St
E Huron St
W Liberty
St
Pontiac Trail
Dhu Varren Rd
Nixon Rd
Huron Pky
Platt Rd
Platt Rd
Huron Pky
Glazier Way
Earhart Rd
Dixboro Rd
Geddes Rd
Superior Rd
Huron River Dr Huron River Dr
Huron St
Washtenaw Ave
Ellsworth Rd
CarpenterGolfside DrH
ogba
ck R
d
Congress
StM
ichig
an A
ve
Mich
igan
Ave
Hewitt Rd
Huron St
Packard Rd
Cross St
Leforge
Clark Rd
Forest Ave
Cross St
Ecorse Rd
Ecorse Rd
Wiard Rd
Prospect
Textile Rd
Huron River Drive
Bridge RdHuron River Drive
Denton RdMain St
Belleville
Clark Rd
Zeeb Rd
N Zeeb Rd
S Zeeb Rd
Rawsonville RdBaker Rd
Dex
ter-C
helse
a Rd
Baker Rd
Tubbs Rd
Fuller RdFuller Rd
Geddes Rd
Plym
outh
Rd
Earhart Rd
Mich
igan
Ave
9423
23B.R.
12B.R.
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14
17
17 94
94
94
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23
12
12
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LAUNCHING & PARKINGHydro Park
LAUNCHING & PARKINGDepartment of
Natural Resources
LAUNCHING & PARKING
Waterworks Park
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Dexter-Huron Metropark
LAUNCHINGleft side at
Van Buren Park
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Island Park
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Gallup Park
LAUNCHING, PARKING& WATER
Peninsular Park
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETS
Delhi Metropark
PUBLIC CANOE TAKE-OUTBEFORE RAPIDSDelhi Metropark
West Delhi Picnic Area
BARTON DAM PORTAGE200 ft. right of Power Station
Barton Park
ARGO CASCADESleft channel at
Argo Dam
SUPERIOR DAM PORTAGEright side of
Superior Dam
PENNISULAR DAM PORTAGEleft side of
Peninsular Dam
PORTAGEextreme right bank
HUDSON MILLS METROPARKPark O�ce: 734-426-8211
WARRIOR PARK(Village of Dexter)
DEXTER-HURON METROPARK734-426-8211
DELHI METROPARK734-426-8211
BURNS-STOKESPRESERVE
(Washtenaw County)
BIRD HILLSNATURE AREA
(Ann Arbor)
FULLER PARK(Ann Arbor)
NICHOLS ARBORETUMNATURE AREA
(Ann Arbor)
FURSTENBERGNATURE AREA
(Ann Arbor)
CANOE RENTALArgo Park
734-794-6241www.a2gov.org/canoe
CANOE RENTALGallup Park
734-794-6240www.a2gov.org/canoe
CANOE RENTAL & LAUNCHSkips
734-769-8686www.michigan.org
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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 4See Map 2
Huron-Clinton MetroparksCity, County or State ParkCities, Townships or VillagesHike-Bike Trail
HURON RIVERcanoeing & kayaking map
Village of Dexter to City of Belleville0 1 2 3 4
Scale in Miles
MAP 3
Huron River Dr
PARKER MILL PARK(Washtenaw County)
HYDRO PARK DAM PORTAGE
right side of Hydro Park Dam
DIXBORO DAM PORTAGEright side of
Dixboro Dam
VERY LOW BRIDGEAT I-94
CAUTIONRAPIDS
Geddes Rd
ITC
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LAUNCHING, PARKINGWarrior Park
BELLEVILLE
ROMULUS
FLAT ROCK
SOUTHROCKWOOD
Lake ErieNEWBOSTON
TRENTON
GIBRALTAR
ROCKWOOD
Rawsonville Rd
Belleville Lake
Huron River
Huron River Dr
Haggerty Rd
Haggerty
Savage Rd
Huron River Dr
Savage Rd
Clark Rd
Judd Rd
Hannan Rd
Gentz
Huron River Dr
Huron River Dr
Eureka Rd
Pennsylvania Rd
Sibley Rd
Huron River Dr
King Rd
Huron River Dr
Vining Rd
Vining Rd
West Rd
Middlebelt Rd Van Horn Rd
Inkster Rd
Arsenal Rd
Cahill Rd
Vreeland Rd
Will Carleton Rd
South Huron Rd
Waltz Rd
Rust Rd
Rust Rd
Bell Rd
Willow Rd
Romine Rd
S Huron River Dr
Carleto n-Rockwood Rd
S Huron River Dr
Streicher RdHuron River Dr
E Huron River Dr
Huron River Dr
Olmstead Rd
Woodru� Rd
W Je�erson Ave
W Je�erson Ave
Lee Rd
W Huron River Dr
Hall Rd
Hall Rd
Wayne
Wahm
an Rd
Gibraltar
N Gibraltar
S Gib
ralta
r
Ost
reic
h Rd
Fort
St
Fort
Rd
Fort
Rd
Main St
Gibraltar Rd
Telegraph Rd
94
75
275
275
24
85
Edison
Power Line
LOWER HURON METROPARKPark O�ce: 734-697-9181
WILLOW METROPARK734-697-9181
OAKWOODS METROPARKNature Center: 734-782-3956
LAKE ERIE METROPARKPark O�ce: 734-379-5020
LAUNCHINGon right side at
DNR East Access Site(Belleville)
LAUNCHING, PARKING& TOILETS
Lower Huron MetroparkNorth Fishing Site
FAST WATERPILINGS
CANOE CAMP(reservations required)
Lower Huron Metropark734-697-9181
overnight camping, water & toilets
LAUNCHING, PARKING& CANOE PULLOUT
Oakwoods Metropark
FRENCH LANDING DAM PORTAGEright side of French Landing Dam
1,000 ft. carry(Wayne County)
FLAT ROCK DAM PORTAGEright side of Flat Rock Dam through gate near factory
MUST CALL Flat Rock Metal at 734-782-4454 to gain entry.Re-enter at Huroc Park below waterfall and covered bridge.
TRAVEL TIMEAverage time and distance for an experienced
two-person party is shown on the top of each map. This varies considerably depending on the number of
paddlers in the party, experience of the paddlers, existing water levels and the number of obstructions
encountered.
Due to varying water levels of the Huron River,it is suggested that, prior to any trip, the route be
thoroughly scouted.For current �ow conditions for the Huron River,
please go to: www.hrwc.org/the-watershed/stream-gages/
3 HOURS 7 MILES 2½ HOURS 6 MILES 2 HOURS 6 MILES2 HOURS 4½ MILES 2 HOURS 5 MILES SUGGESTED END OF TRIP – Lake Erie MetroparkSee Map 3
Huron-Clinton MetroparksCity, County or State ParkCities, Townships or VillagesHike-Bike Trail
HURON RIVERcanoeing & kayaking map
City of Belleville to Lake Erie0 1 2 3 4
Scale in Miles
MAP 4
LAUNCHING, PARKING,WATER & TOILETS
Lower Huron MetroparkEast Bend Picnic Area
LAUNCHING, PARKING,WATER & TOILETSWillow Metropark
Big Bend & Chestnut Picnic Areas
LAUNCHING, PARKING,WATER & TOILETS
Point Mouillee State Game Area
TOILETSHuroc Park(Flat Rock)
LAUNCHINGFlat Rock Boat Launch
(Flat Rock)
LAUNCHINGDodge Brothers Park
(South Rockwood)
LAUNCHING, PARKING& TOILETSLabo Park
(South Rockwood)
LAUNCHING, PARKINGWATER & TOILETSLake Erie Metropark
Boat Launch &Cove Point Picnic Area
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DETROIT HERITAGE RIVERWATER TRAIL
from Lake St. Clair to Monroewww.mac-web.org/projects/HeritageWaterTrail.htm
LAUNCHINGBrownstown Boat Launch
(Wayne County)HUROC PARK
(Wayne County)DODGE BROTHERS PARK
(Wayne County)
HUMBUG MARSHInternational Wildlife Refuge
GatewayUSE CAUTION
ON STAIRS
CANoe CAMPsITesMAP 1
Kensington Metropark Canoe Camp on right 3/4 mile be-low General Motors Road, just below Group Camp Bridge.
MAP 2Hudson Mills Metropark Canoe Camp on 1/4 mile before north Territorial Road Bridge.
MAP 4Lower Huron Metropark Canoe Camp on left, one mile below South Metro Parkway Bridge.
MeTRoPARKs CAMPsITesPermits for overnight camping must be obtained in ad-vance from the Metropark where the camp is located. For information and permit fees contact the following Metropark Offices:
Kensington Metropark 2240 West Buno Road, Milford, MI 48380
Phone: 810-227-8910
Hudson Mills Metropark 8801 n. Territorial Road, Dexter, MI 48130
Phone: 734-426-8211
lower Huron Metropark 17845 Savage Road, Belleville, MI 48111
Phone: 734-697-9181
A Metroparks Vehicle Permit is required at all Metroparks. Detailed maps of all Metroparks may be obtained by con-tacting:
Huron-Clinton Metroparks Administrative Offices
13000 High Ridge Drive, Brighton, MI 48114-9058 Phone or TTY: 810-227-2757 or 800-47-PARKS
HuRoN RIveR WATeR TRAIlwww.huronriverwatertrail.org
dNR sTATe PARK CAMPsITesA State Park Vehicle Permit is required at all State Parks. Information regarding State Park campsites can be obtained by contacting the following area offices:
Proud lake state Recreation Area 3500 Wixom Road, Commerce Township, MI 48382
Phone: 248-685-2433
Island lake state Recreation Area 12950 E. Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI 48116
Phone or TTY: 810-229-7067
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