Rediscover Our Flint River in a Kayak or Canoe
Bald eagles, great blue herons, kingfishers, dragonflies, turtles, walleye, bluegills, smallmouth bass and more awaits you! Thanks to the generous support of the Genesee County Drain Commissioner and the Genesee County Community Water Quality Consortium’s“Our Water” program, the Flint River Watershed Coalition hosts Flint River Paddles from May through September, and each one is a uniquely beautiful journey down a different part our Flint River. Paddle with us to explore the beauty and wonder of our healthy thriving Flint River on a guided tour.
2019 FRWC Guided Paddle Calendar
Flint River Water Trail Interactive Map
Flint River Boat Public Access Site Map
Genesee County Parks’ Sites along the Flint River
Montrose to Birch Run
Prices includes insurance, shuttling, water, snacks, and guides but there may be additional charges for some events depending upon shuttle service. PFD’s are required to be worn at all times on the water. All trips are scouted ahead of time. A limited number of canoes and kayaks are available to rent, so register early!
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL FRWC PADDLES
Contact Jaime Welch at 810-767-7140 or jwelch@flintriver.org
2019 Calendar of Flint River Paddles | ||
May | ||
| 5/18 | 9 am | Tenacity Brewing to Mitson Blvd We are celebrating the start of our paddling season with a float from Tenacity Brewing (which shares the lot with Kayak FLint) to Mitson Blvd (Riverview Landing). Preregistration required by 5/15/19. Location: 119 N. Grand Traverse St., Flint.
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June | ||
| 3rd | Flushing Riverview Park to Flushing Township Nature Park | Sunday Paddle through Flushing Time: 10:30 am meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Join us as we kayak the Flint River through Flushing. Meet at the kayak launch in Flushing Riverview Park and enjoy a fun 3 hour trip down the river. Pre-registration required by 5/31/18.Location: Flushing Riverview Park, Cherry Street south of Main Street |
| 16th | Riverview Canoe Landing (Mitson Blvd) to Flushing Riverview Park | Saturday Paddle – Fun on the Flint Time: 10:30 am meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Escape the heat by taking a refreshing paddle on the river. We will be paddling from the Riverview Canoe Landing on Mitson Blvd to Riverview Park in Flushing. Pre-registration required by 6/14/18.Location: End of Mitson Blvd off Flushing Road. |
| 27th | Rotary Park to Saginaw Landing | Wednesday Paddle Lovely Lapeer Time: 5:30 pm meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Come on out to Lapeer and join us for a gorgeous trip down the river. This trip will take roughly 2 hours, some portaging may be required. Pre-registration required by 6/24/18Location: Rotary Park in Lapeer |
| 28th | Contact us for location details | Thursday Paddle – Full Moon Float Time: 8 pm meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Join us on our first Full Moon Float of the season. We will meet at 8 pm on Thursday June 28th and float for about 2 hours. This paddle will also include Glow Sticks for each participant to decorate themselves or their kayaks. Head lamps are recommended. Skies must be 85% clear for the event to happen. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by 6/25/18 |
July | ||
| 14th | Holloway Dam to Irish Road | Saturday Paddle – Wild and Wonderful Flint Time: 10:30 am meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Come enjoy a 3 hour paddle along an amazing stretch of the Flint River where the wildlife abounds! Pre-registration by 7/12/18Location: Take I-69 to M-15 (Davison exit). Go north on M-15 about 6.5 miles to Stanley Road. Go east (right) on Stanley Road about 1 mile to Oak Road, then go north about 1/2 mile to Carr Road. Take Carr Road to launch at the base of the Holloway Dam |
| 19th | M-15 to Irish Road | Thursday Evening Paddle – Twilight Paddle Time: 5 pm meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Celebrate the end of your work day floating down the Flint River. This 2 hour paddle is along a relaxing stretch of the river teeming with wildlife, the perfect way to unwind. Pre-registration required by 7/16/18.Location: M-15 launch north of Coldwater Road |
| 27th | Contact us for location details | Friday Paddle – Full Moon Float Time: 8 pm meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Join us for a fun filled Full Moon Float. We will meet at 8 pm and float for about 2 hours. This paddle will also include Glow Sticks for each participant to decorate themselves or their kayaks. Head lamps are recommended. Skies must be 85% clear for the event to happen. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by 7/24/18 |
August | ||
| 2nd | Flushing Township Nature Park to Barber Memorial Park | Thursday Evening Paddle – Escape your day Time: 5 pm meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Need a break? We have the perfect stress reliever after a long week. This paddle will launch from Flushing Township Nature Park and travel to Barber Memorial Park in Montrose. This beautiful stretch of the Flint River is an easy relaxing trip perfect for all experience levels. Pre-registration required by 7/31/18.Location: McKinley Road north of Mt. Morris road. |
| 4th | Tenacity Brewing to Mott Park | Flint River Corridor Alliance’s 5th Annual Flotilla Come float down the Flint River with us! This is not your normal float down the Flint River. Bring whatever floatation device you can think up! We have seen kayaks, boats, inner tubes, even a 30 foot raft! Please see the FRCA website (http://www.frcalliance.org) for more information on cost, location, and how to register. |
| 26th | Contact us for location details | Sunday Paddle – Full Moon Float Time: 8 pm meet up for Kayak trip Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Join us for a fun filled Full Moon Float. We will meet at 8 pm and float for about 2 hours. This paddle will also include Glow Sticks for each participant to decorate themselves or their kayaks. Head lamps are recommended. Skies must be 85% clear for the event to happen. Space is limited. Pre-registration required by 8/23/18 |
September | ||
| 5th | Millville Road to Norway Lake Road | Lapeer Wednesday Paddle Time: 5:30 pm meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Spend your evening traveling down this amazing stretch of river. This 3 hour paddle along a relaxing stretch of river is just what you need! Pre-registration by 9/1/18Location: Millville Landing north of Plum Creek Road. |
| 8th | Holloway Dam to Irish Road | Saturday Paddle – Lazy Day Paddle Time: 10:30 am meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if renting Come enjoy a fun 3 hour paddle along an amazing stretch of the Flint River where the wildlife abounds! Pre-registration by 9/6/18Location: Take I-69 to M-15 (Davison exit). Go north on M-15 about 6.5 miles to Stanley Road. Go east (right) on Stanley Road about 1 mile to Oak Road, then go north about 1/2 mile to Carr Road. Take Carr Road 0.3 miles to launch at the base of the Holloway Dam |
| 15th | Irish Road to Mott Lake | Saturday Paddle Time: 10:30 am meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if rentingCome relax with a refreshing paddle on the river. This stretch is home to Bald Eagles, Osprey, and a wide variety of other wildlife that we may be lucky enough to see during our 3 hour trip. Pre-registration required by 9/13/17Location for kayaking portion of trip: Just north of the Richfield Park entrance off of Irish Road (north of Richfield Road). |
| 27th | M-15 to Irish Road | Thursday Paddle – An Evening with Yak Time: 5 pm meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if rentingCelebrate the end of your work day floating down the Flint River. This 2 hour paddle is along a relaxing stretch of the river teeming with wildlife, the perfect way to unwind. Pre-registration required by 9/24/18Location: M-15 launch north of Coldwater Road |
October | ||
| 7th | Holloway Dam to Irish Road – Please Note Date Change!! | Sunday Paddle – Fall Color Float Time: 10:30 am meet up Cost: $10 per person with own kayak/canoe or $15 each if rentingCome enjoy the changing colors of fall on this 3 hour paddle along an amazing stretch of the Flint River. Pre-registration by 10/4/18Location: Take I-69 to M-15 (Davison exit). Go north on M-15 about 6.5 miles to Stanley Road. Go east (right) on Stanley Road about 1 mile to Oak Road, then go north about 1/2 mile to Carr Road. Take Carr Road 0.3 miles to launch at the base of the Holloway Dam |
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We look forward to seeing you on the river!
Guided Paddles sponsored in part by the Genesee County Clean Water Consortium.
