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

96 24

24

59

1

59

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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

N

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.

14

14

17

17 94

94

94

23

23

23

12

12

94

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

N

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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er L

ines

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

N

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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