Daytrip Overview
Put In – Yates Cider Mill
Pull Out – Heritage Park
Distance – 5 hours at a leisurely paddle
Experience:
This past July, My wife and I (both experienced canoeists) treated our brother and sister-in-law to a relaxing day away from the kids paddling down the Clinton River via a canoe.
We started our trip at Yates Cider Mill with the goal of pulling out at Heritage Park. Having done this route before, we knew this would be a 4-5 hour paddle depending on river conditions.
We were able to outfit all of equipment needed for 2 parties, so we decided to use our own canoes and paddles for the day trip. However, we noticed several companies renting out paddle craft equipment at the inlets and outlets. These rental companies made which was awesome.
The highlights of our day:
I would totally recommend this route to anybody looking to experience Macomb County’s scenic river life. Just note, in the summer the water levels can be low which makes some areas shallow/difficult to traverse.