LOCAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS
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KAYAK RENTALS
Grass River has kayak rentals for our guided programs. Check out kayak tours HERE. NEW IN 2021, we will have kayaks available for rent from the Grass River Dock! Kayaks must be reserved in advance to have staff ready to prep equipment, and during the open hours of the Center, 10am-4pm. Kayaks may not be available on some days due to other programming. To reserve, call 231-350-9461 $30 for 2-3 hours, $50 for 4-6 hours (must be returned by 4pm) Otherwise, check out these other great options to rent kayaks on your own outside of the natural area: Paddles and Pedals, Bellaire, MI 231.533.4449 www.bellairepaddlesandpedals.com Alden Outfitters, Bellaire & Alden, MI 231.533.5978 www.aldenoutfitters.com Check out the Chain of Lakes Water Trail for detailed paddling info and maps. |
The Chippewa, Nipissing, Algonquin, and Rail trails are groomed for classic cross-county skiing (over 3 miles) at GRNA when conditions allow. The remaining trails are open to snowshoeing.
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SNOWSHOE & SKI RENTALS
Grass River now has snowshoes and skis available to rent for youth and toddlers, and snowshoes for adults! Stop by the Grass River Center on weekends to rent yours and hit the trail! If you are interested in snowshoes on a weekday when the Center is not open, email info@grassriver.org to get in touch with staff. Please email a few days before when you would like the snowshoes so we can arrange a staff member to have them ready for you. At Grass River Natural Area 2 hr. rental - $5 per pair Day rental (returned to Center by 4pm) - $10 Full Day rental (24 hours) - $15 OTHER WINTER RENTALS Want to hit the Grass River trails this winter, but you don't have cross-country skis? Below are some local companies that have snowshoe and ski rentals: Paddles and Pedals, Bellaire, MI 231.533.4449 www.bellairepaddlesandpedals.com Rates - Full Day Snowshoes - $15 Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI 231.533.8621 www.shantycreek.com Rates - Full Day Adult Cross Country Package (13 & Up) - $15 Child Cross Country Package (12 & Under) - $10 Snowshoes - $15 Brick Wheels, Traverse City, MI 231.947.4274 www.brickwheels.com Rates - Full Day Jr Cross Country Package - $15 Adult Cross Country Package - $20 Snowshoes - $15 |
