Rediscover our Flint River in a Kayak or Canoe
Bald eagles, great blue herons, kingfishers, dragonflies, turtles, walleye, bluegills, smallmouth bass, and more awaits you! Thanks to the generous support of the Genesee County Drain Commissioner and the Genesee County Community Water Quality Consortium’s “Our Water” program, the Flint River Watershed Coalition hosts Flint River Paddles from May through September, and each one is a uniquely beautiful journey down a different part our Flint River. Paddle with us to explore the beauty and wonder of our healthy thriving Flint River on a guided tour.
Guided Paddle Pricing:
$20 per person with your own equipment (kayak/canoe)
$30 per person including kayak rental (single kayak)
$40 per 2 people (tandem kayak)
Price includes shuttling, water, snacks, and guides but there may be additional charges for some events depending upon shuttle service. PFDs are required to be worn at all times on the water. All trips are scouted ahead of time. A limited number of canoes and kayaks are available to rent, so register early! Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to launch time to allow for check in, unloading, and equipment handout.
2024 Guided Paddle Schedule
This list includes our iKayak workshops as well as our Pedal to Paddles and Tranquil Paddles.
Due to the chemical spill on the Flint River on 6/15/22, all activities have been moved upstream of Stepping Stone Falls or to local lakes, areas unaffected by the spill. Thank you for your understanding.
June
June 30th Sunday 10am Float through Flushing
July
July 2nd Tuesday 10am River kids
July 11th Thursday 6pm Thursdays on Thread Lake
July 16th Tuesday 6pm River Kids
July 20th Saturday Buck full moon float
July 23rd Tuesday 6pm River kids
July 28th Sunday Pedal to paddle (m15 to irish)
July 30th Tuesday 6pm River Kids
August
August 8th Thursday 6pm Tranquil paddles
August 19th Monday Sturgeon full moon float
September
September 8th 10am Sunday tranquil paddle
September 12th 6pm Tranquil paddles
September 17th Tuesday Harvest Full Moon
October
Coming soon!
Instructional Classes $50 Per Participant
Learn how to kayak from our instructor with over 14 years of experience. This class covers basic strokes, techniques, gear, and how to stay safe while on the water. Intended for anyone new to the sport or those wanting to learn more. All equipment is provided.
Location: Thread lake by the McKinley center, 249 Peer Ave, Flint 48503.
Invasive Species Paddles
Join the Flint River Watershed Coalition and the Genesee Conservation District for our invasive species guided paddles. The coordinator for the GiLLS CISMA (Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area) will be joining our trip to provide some information on what invasive species are, why they are a problem, what you can do to help stop their spread, and lots of other interesting information as well as how to identify some of the common invasive species in our watershed. We look forward to having you join us for a fun float as we chat about some of the insidious invaders in our area!
Pedal to Paddles involve twice the fun! For those wishing to participate in both biking and kayaking, we will meet at 9:30 at the listed location and bike from where we have parked to our launch location. Once at the launch, we will kayak back to our vehicles. For those who wish to only bike OR kayak, that works too! Just let me know so we can let you know when to meet us if you are only kayaking.
What are Paddles of Tranquility?
Tranquility is the quality or state of being tranquil; that is, calm, serene, and worry-free. Learn peace of mind practices while experiencing nature right here in our own backyard by kayaking local waterways!