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Birch Lake JSU

When:
Wednesday, July 19, 2017, 6:30 PM until 7:30 PM
Where:
Birch Lake
a bit north of Elk Rapids, MI  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Glenn Bier
231-534-4556 (p)
Category:
Inland Lakes
Registration is not Required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Be Mellow
Have fun
No far from shore crossings.
Wednesday Night JSU - Just show up. Members and Non-Members Invited! 
No reservations needed
Starts from rest stop roadside park on U.S. 31, just north of Elk Rapids, on the west side of Birch Lake.  We will paddle the shoreline around the lake, approximately one hour or so, then go out to socialize with dinner and/or drinks afterward.  We will cancel if there's bad weather.  Check here if in doubt.

Birch Lake

From TC take U.S. 31 north to Elk Rapids.  Continue north through the only traffic light in Elk Rapids on U.S. 31 for just under 3 miles more to the Jon W. Reincke Birch Lake Roadside Park rest area on the right side of the highway.  If you get to Winters Road, you have gone too far.  There are toilets at the site.  Antrim County.  We will visit Pearls Restaurant after the paddle.