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Michigan
24.0 mi
Distance
690 ft
Gain
8h 8m
Time
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What we do know
Inside Ottawa National Forest
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Boundary data
What's missing
No access route mapped
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Why you'll love it
Canoe-North Branch Paint River
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This 24-mile out-and-back canoe trail follows the scenic North Branch Paint River through Michigan's Upper Peninsula, offering paddlers a remote wilderness experience through forested waterways. The route traverses gentle to moderate current sections with occasional rapids, providing excellent opportunities to observe wildlife and enjoy pristine natural surroundings. This is an ideal adventure for intermediate paddlers seeking solitude and a full day of paddling in Michigan's backcountry.
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