This is our specialty and a prime Canoeing / Kayaking / Tubing river. Come and enjoy our beautiful, winding
and scenic “Golden” Cedar River running through downtown Gladwin, Michigan. This scenic, crystal clear and
gentle flowing river is ideally suited for a 2 to 6 hour canoe / kayak /tube trip (longer 2-3 day canoe trips are
possible too). This beautiful river has a nice current to carry you downstream, is fairly shallow (1'-3' deep average),
has no power boats and is very picturesque. It also winds through downtown Gladwin with the 2 hour trip ending at
(your choice) the South Park city campground/park sandy beach or right behind Burger King (next to the 3 story
Riverwalk Complex) where you have easy access to Gladwin's fine shopping and restaurants. If you call from the
city campground we can pick you up right at your campsite and let you paddle back to the sandy beach area
in the campground.
We are attempting to bring the popularity of canoeing on the “Golden” Cedar River near Gladwin, Michigan back to
its original status. This was a very popular Canoe run at one time. The original owner ran over 100 canoes down
this “Golden” Cedar River years ago.
Our most popular trip - and easiest - is the aprox. 2 hour trip.
All you have to do is call us (989-387-8658) to make your appointment then meet us behind the Burger King in
downtown Gladwin and park you car there (we have permission). We then drive you to a private property "launch
point" near Wiggans Lake. From there you float down the river back to where your car is convieniently parked and
end your trip. Everything is very simple and our customers like the fact that they can grab a bite to eat or buy
refreshments right at the parking area/end point of the 2 hour trip. Our actual storefront is located at the corner of
M-61 & M-30 just minutes east of downtown Gladwin, Michigan right on the "Great" Tittabawassee River.
Our 4 hour trip takes you through 70% state land (for more experienced paddlers) and a very lush forest
canopy. Even longer full day or even overnight custom trips can be arranged. You could keep canoeing south
perhaps all the way to Beaverton in 6-8 hours – if so desired. Even longer trips (2-3 days) are possible too from
drop off points at Hoover Ave. or Bard Rd canoeing down to Wiggins Lake then portaging around the dam on
Wiggins Lake (Chapel dam) canoeing down to Gladwin City Campground and possibly canoeing further south down
to Beaverton.
This gentle flowing river is aprox. 25’-40’ wide in most areas and is generally 1’- 3’ deep and is crystal clear clean for
swimming or fishing. The 2 hour trip is considered beginner/intermediate, longer trips are considered
intermediate because of length.
The "Golden" Cedar River actually starts east of Harrison and flows into Wiggins Lake (which is damned up at
Chapel Dam) it then flows thru Gladwin all the way to Beaverton where it flows into Ross Lake (which is damned up)
which then flows into the Tobacco River which then flows into Wixom Lake (Tittabawassee River damned up) which
then flows down to Sanford Lake (Tittabawassee River damned up) which then later flows into the Saginaw River
which flows into Lake Huron at Bay City. This is quite the river system.
We here in Gladwin are a little bit biased but we feel that the "Golden" Cedar River is just as pretty as the Rifle
River, Ausable River and Muskegon River yet is closer to Detroit and yet still considered "up north".
Prices And Times For “Golden” Cedar River Trips
2 hr. trip drop off near Wiggins Lake to Gladwin City Burger King Kayak 29 Canoe 39 Tube 15
4 hr. ½ day trip from Gladwin Burger King to Private Property Kayak 39 Canoe 49 Tube 17
6 hr. full day trip from near Wiggins Lake to Private Property Kayak 49 Canoe 59
Ask About Overnight Trips (2-3 days on the river is possible) Kayak 49/day Canoe 59/day
2-3 day trips require personalized custom “on call” pick ups or drop offs - $15 extra/party of 5.
Parties of 6 and up to 15 - $30 extra/party. 3rd person on canoe charge $7.
As of the moment we are taking groups "as they call" - call and we will try to have you on the water in less than
1 hour (depending on previous appointments).
2 hour trip - Weekdays - Bus leaves at 10 am and 2 pm
2 hour trip - Weekends - Bus leaves at 10 am 12 noon 2 pm 4 pm
4-8 hour and overnight custom trips leave at anytime. (call ahead to schedule pick up or drop off)
If you have your own canoe or kayak we can custom "spot you" for your personalized trip. You drop
your partner and gear off at your launch location then drive your car/truck to your end location. There
we pick you up and drive you back to your launch location where your boats are ready to go. Call
ahead for appointment (early mornings are best) - 15/boat
***We also offer canoes, kayaks and tubes and for rent also as "carry out rentals" to use on any lake you
want for 1/2 or full day rentals.
and scenic “Golden” Cedar River running through downtown Gladwin, Michigan. This scenic, crystal clear and
gentle flowing river is ideally suited for a 2 to 6 hour canoe / kayak /tube trip (longer 2-3 day canoe trips are
possible too). This beautiful river has a nice current to carry you downstream, is fairly shallow (1'-3' deep average),
has no power boats and is very picturesque. It also winds through downtown Gladwin with the 2 hour trip ending at
(your choice) the South Park city campground/park sandy beach or right behind Burger King (next to the 3 story
Riverwalk Complex) where you have easy access to Gladwin's fine shopping and restaurants. If you call from the
city campground we can pick you up right at your campsite and let you paddle back to the sandy beach area
in the campground.
We are attempting to bring the popularity of canoeing on the “Golden” Cedar River near Gladwin, Michigan back to
its original status. This was a very popular Canoe run at one time. The original owner ran over 100 canoes down
this “Golden” Cedar River years ago.
Our most popular trip - and easiest - is the aprox. 2 hour trip.
All you have to do is call us (989-387-8658) to make your appointment then meet us behind the Burger King in
downtown Gladwin and park you car there (we have permission). We then drive you to a private property "launch
point" near Wiggans Lake. From there you float down the river back to where your car is convieniently parked and
end your trip. Everything is very simple and our customers like the fact that they can grab a bite to eat or buy
refreshments right at the parking area/end point of the 2 hour trip. Our actual storefront is located at the corner of
M-61 & M-30 just minutes east of downtown Gladwin, Michigan right on the "Great" Tittabawassee River.
Our 4 hour trip takes you through 70% state land (for more experienced paddlers) and a very lush forest
canopy. Even longer full day or even overnight custom trips can be arranged. You could keep canoeing south
perhaps all the way to Beaverton in 6-8 hours – if so desired. Even longer trips (2-3 days) are possible too from
drop off points at Hoover Ave. or Bard Rd canoeing down to Wiggins Lake then portaging around the dam on
Wiggins Lake (Chapel dam) canoeing down to Gladwin City Campground and possibly canoeing further south down
to Beaverton.
This gentle flowing river is aprox. 25’-40’ wide in most areas and is generally 1’- 3’ deep and is crystal clear clean for
swimming or fishing. The 2 hour trip is considered beginner/intermediate, longer trips are considered
intermediate because of length.
The "Golden" Cedar River actually starts east of Harrison and flows into Wiggins Lake (which is damned up at
Chapel Dam) it then flows thru Gladwin all the way to Beaverton where it flows into Ross Lake (which is damned up)
which then flows into the Tobacco River which then flows into Wixom Lake (Tittabawassee River damned up) which
then flows down to Sanford Lake (Tittabawassee River damned up) which then later flows into the Saginaw River
which flows into Lake Huron at Bay City. This is quite the river system.
We here in Gladwin are a little bit biased but we feel that the "Golden" Cedar River is just as pretty as the Rifle
River, Ausable River and Muskegon River yet is closer to Detroit and yet still considered "up north".
Prices And Times For “Golden” Cedar River Trips
2 hr. trip drop off near Wiggins Lake to Gladwin City Burger King Kayak 29 Canoe 39 Tube 15
4 hr. ½ day trip from Gladwin Burger King to Private Property Kayak 39 Canoe 49 Tube 17
6 hr. full day trip from near Wiggins Lake to Private Property Kayak 49 Canoe 59
Ask About Overnight Trips (2-3 days on the river is possible) Kayak 49/day Canoe 59/day
2-3 day trips require personalized custom “on call” pick ups or drop offs - $15 extra/party of 5.
Parties of 6 and up to 15 - $30 extra/party. 3rd person on canoe charge $7.
As of the moment we are taking groups "as they call" - call and we will try to have you on the water in less than
1 hour (depending on previous appointments).
2 hour trip - Weekdays - Bus leaves at 10 am and 2 pm
2 hour trip - Weekends - Bus leaves at 10 am 12 noon 2 pm 4 pm
4-8 hour and overnight custom trips leave at anytime. (call ahead to schedule pick up or drop off)
If you have your own canoe or kayak we can custom "spot you" for your personalized trip. You drop
your partner and gear off at your launch location then drive your car/truck to your end location. There
we pick you up and drive you back to your launch location where your boats are ready to go. Call
ahead for appointment (early mornings are best) - 15/boat
***We also offer canoes, kayaks and tubes and for rent also as "carry out rentals" to use on any lake you
want for 1/2 or full day rentals.
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