THE OCTOBER 11th 2025 PADDLE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO THE KALAMAZOO RIVER IN CALHOUN COUNTY

Due to a large deer die off in the Grand River, and the adjacent wetlands in Rives Township from EHD,

we have moved the paddle to the new location.

Put In:  Rieger Park in Albion located at 200 E. Erie Street.

• Registration begins at Noon
• Shuttle departs at 12:30 PM from Put In Location
• Paddle starts about 1:00 PM

Take Out:  The Second Bridge on B Drive N over the Kalamazoo River.

Trip Details

• Length: 7.4 miles, 2.5 to 4 hours
• Moderate current, several tight turns and a short Class 2 rapids.
• All paddle events are free and open to the public.

Reserve a free kayak!

Call 517-513-7504 by 5:00 PM on Thursday, October 9, 2025.

Weather Delays

Cancelled trips will not be rescheduled unless otherwise posted.

Safety

• Waivers must be signed at the Put In. 
• A PFD must be worn at all times.