Where is your group coming from?

My favorite Michigan guide book is "Canoeing Michigan Rivers" By Jerry
Dennis & Craig Date.

The Huron actually can pe a pleasant paddle, but wilderness it isn't. The
closest to wilderness is a trip down the South Branch of the Ausable. You
can finish down the Main Branch to Mio, or continue below. The Manistee is
one of my favorites. The Pine has a lot of possibilities, but it is a step
up on the skill level. Camping should be OK on all three. The Rifle has
something of a history of being a drinking river. The Muskegeon could also
be a possibility.

Rich Bailey


"Rotation Slim" wrote in message
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I am leading a group of Boy Scouts, looking for a canoe trip in Lower
Penninsula Michigan, Northern Ohio or even (close to Michigan)
Ontario.

Looking to do a lengthy trip, over 50 miles. Want it to be 4 or 5
days. Want to (to the extent possible) wilderness camp along the
river as we go.

We are supposed to travel only 3 hours from Metro Detroit (our
chartering organization puts us under that restriction, we can sneak
out to maybe 4 hours.)

Looking for as wilderness experience as possible, a little fast water
would be nice.