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LOCAL EQUIPMENT RENTALS

Kayaking where Grass River meets Clam Lake
KAYAK RENTALS

Grass River has kayak rentals for our guided programs. Check out kayak tours HERE.

​We also 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 must be returned by 4pm. Kayaks may not be available on some days due to other programming. Available June-September. Six single kayaks are available for rental. No tandems.
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To reserve, call the Center at 231-533-8576

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.


Grass River Shiver participants on snowshoes
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 and backcountry skiing.
​SNOWSHOE & SKI RENTALS

​Grass River now has snowshoes and skis available to rent for youth, toddlers, and 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. Otherwise you can walk-in to rent on weekends, or call the Center at 231-533-8576


At Grass River Natural Area
2-3 hr. rental - $10 per pair
4-6 hr. rental - $15 per pair
Full Day rental (24 hours) - $20

During a program - $5 per pair for use during a paid winter program


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

Shanty Creek Resorts, Bellaire, MI
231.533.8621
www.shantycreek.com

Brick Wheels, Traverse City, MI
231.947.4274
www.brickwheels.com
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Grass River Natural Area
6500 Alden Hwy, P.O. Box 231
Bellaire, MI 49615
Office: 231.533.8314
Grass River Center: 231.533.8576

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