Meaghan Aiello

It can be a bit stressful putting in with a kayak on a busy day but still a decent spot. However, if you want to paddle upstream on the Huron, go to a different launch further east.

We passed through during a kayak trip from Dixboro Dam to Ford Lake. The sign is very iconic and neat to see along the river. However, the portage here is a bit tricky. You have to drop the kayak down from a crumbling concrete deck and then hop down. It’s right where the water is rushing out from the dam, so it’s a bit chaotic. Also, there were a bunch of inebriated fishermen crowded on the deck. They made room for us, but just an fyi that there may be a lot of tackle boxes and fishing gear lying around

This seems like a nice place for kids and for fishing. We ended a long kayak journey down the Huron here. They don’t have the best place for taking out with a kayak, but it’s doable!

We finally had a chance to check this place out! In late June, it was pretty moist/humid , which is to be expected. We didn’t really pass through any “woods,” name aside, but really loved the meadows, ponds, and wildflowers! We did not check out every single part of the place, but we will definitely be back!

I also think it’s cool that this place connects to other local trails! I am grateful that Washtenaw Co. has worked to preserve so many nice areas around the county. Thanks!

A really interesting place! Love the copse of birch trees, planted during the 1930s. Very cool!