Depending on participants, we may be able to do a "reverse" shuttle from Brown Bridge Landing to The Forks at 12:30. If so, I would need a ride back afterwards. This eliminates an extra trip back & forth before the paddle.
NOTE: EARLY SEASON, SO THERE MAY BE PORTAGES DUE TO DOWNED TREES. You must be able to drag your boat through the woods, if necessary. There was one portage & 2-3 bunny hops on Sun 4/17, so will probably not be cleared by next weekend & may all need to be portaged as the water level drops.
Come join me for a few hours on my favorite section of the Boardman!
This section of the Boardman River is an easy, shallow, slow, pristine section through the Pere Marquette State Forest, with some downed trees and many twists & turns. It takes an hour to paddle to Scheck's (4 miles), and 1+ hour to Brown Bridge Landing (4+ miles), at a consistent pace. Bring your PFD, paddle, bow/stern line & dry bag with change of clothes. The ex-pond is CHILLY since it is open to the wind from the NW, so be sure to wear appropriate clothes for the conditions! Do NOT leave valuables in your car at the Landing.
If inclement weather (40-degree rain), call my cell before leaving home to make sure it hasn't been cancelled.
DIRECTIONS:
From Hammond Road, take Supply Road approx 7 miles (10-15 minutes) southeast from Traverse City, past Williamsburg Rd, down a winding hill, across the Boardman River. Turn right (west) immediately on Brown Bridge Rd & drive 1/2 mile to the river access. Parking is on the right, under the trees, before The Forks State Forest Campground. There are pit toilets here & at Scheck's Place, which is our halfway point. Coordinates: 44.673198,-85.401235
bunny hop on 4/17 at 210 cfs discharge water flow