Come join us for a 7 mile paddle in northern Oakland County
along the Shiawassee River for some spectacular fall colors.
Date : Oct 5th, 2008 START = 1:00 PM
Launch : WaterWorks Park in Holly, MI
Finish : Strom Park in Fenton, MI
SHUTTLE service available
CANOE RENTAL is available thru Heavners Livery on site that day
- WaterWorks Park - 602 South Broad St, Holly, MI 48442-1674
It’s on Broad Street aka (Milford Road) in Holly
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There will be a short presentation in WaterWorks Park, 602 Broad Street in Holly, at 1:00 pm.
about the Top of the Shiawassee Heritage Water Trail.
Participants will start from there at 1:15 pm and be off the river by 5pm.
The route is seven scenic miles from Holly to Fenton, which takes from 2 to 4 hours
depending on paddling speed.
Heavner Canoe Rental is providing canoes and kayaks for rent on site at approximately $40 apiece.
People who want to rent should make an advance reservation by calling 248-685-2379
and find out the exact price at that time.
Headwaters Trails will be providing return transportation
from Strom Park in Fenton back to WaterWorks Park.
People who bring their own craft are asked to make a
$5 contribution to that service; for others, transport is included in the price of renting.
The river is high at this time and clear of obstacles, so passage over beaver dams
and around tight corners should be fairly easy.
The event will take place even if the day is cloudy,
so participants should dress for the weather.
In the event of thunderstorms, we will, of course, cancel as the
final mile across the open Fenton Millpond could be dangerous.
However, the crisp air and the sight of fall foliage along the way make
this one last treat before the winter season sets in.
Come join us for “Canoeing in Color.”
Headwaters Trails, Inc. is Hosting the event.
Sue Julian, President: 248-634-3513 : sjulian@provide.net
Doug Lanyk, Vice-President: 248-634-4551 : dslanyk@comcast.net
Background info
http://shiawassee-river.blogspot.com/
