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Boardman, Forks to Brown Bridge

Date and Time

Monday, October 20, 2025, 11:00 AM until 4:00 PM

Location

Forks Canoe Launch
8637 Brown Bridge Rd
Traverse City, MI  49696
USA

Event Contact(s)

Paul G Marcussen

Irene Marcussen
402-416-4875 (p)

Category

Intermediate River

Registration Info

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PFD's required. Bow and stern lines required. Bring a pump and throw line, if you have them. Bring water and a lunch.

About this event

Come join us for a morning trip on the Boardman, only 30 minutes from downtown TC. You will marvel at the remote feeling you get without going very far from home.    
 
We will meet at the Forks Access at 10.30-10.45 aiming to run the shuttle at 11.00. We'll take a short break for a stretch and a snack at the horse beach, and proceed downstream through the new section of the river that has replaced Brown Bridge Pond.
 
There are several fun riffles along the way.  It's a good place to practice maneuvering in current and practicing back ferries.

Paddling time should be about 3 hours. Bring your usual paddling gear, ropes for the bow and stern, a water bottle and a snack.

Please be willing to help with the shuttle. Contact Paul if that would be a problem.