The Huron River is generally a calm river with a few riffles, islands and rocks. We provide canoes, kayaks, paddles, all sizes of lifejackets, van transportation and a river orientation. No experience necessary. Bring the friends and family and be ready for a fun day on the river!
River Trip Map Trip Fees & Times
*IMPORTANT* Our trips and boat rentals do not require reservations!
Small groups and families can be accommodated without any problems on all but the busiest of days, just check out schedule and come on in. If you are a larger group, please read our group trip reservation page, and call us if you have questions or would like to make a reservation.
The Argo Canoe Livery is open seven days a week Memorial Day to Labor Day so all river trips requiring van transportation are based out of Argo Livery in June, July and August.
| -1.5 hour trip - from Argo departs anytime up until 5:30 p.m. |
| -$22 for canoes and kayaks, we transport you upriver in our vans |
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| The Argo to Gallup trip is a pleasant 1.5-hour paddle down the Huron River. After launching at Argo Park, the paddlers are required to make a portage around Argo Dam. After reaching the end of a canal, paddlers must carry their boats up 2 steps and down a ramp to the river. Following the portage, it is an enjoyable float down to Gallup Park. Along the way, paddlers will encounter an abundance of wildlife in a natural setting as you paddle through the UM Arboretum and beautiful river parks. |
| -2.5 hour trip - click here for departure times |
| -$28 for canoes and kayaks, we transport you upriver in our vans |
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| The canoe livery staff at Argo Canoe Livery will drive paddlers and canoes/kayaks up the Huron River to the base of Barton Dam to launch you on a wonderful scenic 3-hour trip down to Gallup Canoe Livery. This trip combines the best of all of our trips, a lazy float down the beautiful Argo Pond followed by a swift paddle through the beautiful Ann Arbor city parks. |
| -4 hour trip - click here for departure times |
| -$34 for canoes and kayaks, we transport you upriver in our vans |
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The Delhi to Argo trip begins with a van ride from Argo Park up to Delhi Metropark. The first thirty minutes of the trip allow paddlers to sit back and relax while the smooth current carries them down river. After 30 minutes paddlers will come upon Tubbs Road Rapids. At the rapids, paddlers are encouraged to portage their boats, as the rapids are shallow and rocky at several points throughout the year. The river continues on through beautiful Barton Pond and finally to Barton Dam, where a second portage must be made to travel around the historic dam. Following Barton Dam, the river flows through some of the most wonderful nature Ann Arbor has to offer back to Argo Park. |
| -6 hour trip - click here for departure times |
| -$42 for canoes and kayaks, we transport you upriver in our vans |
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This trip is the same as the Delhi Metropark to Argo Park trip but begins 2 hours further upstream to include the beautiful river section from Dexter to Delhi Metroparks. At Delhi Metropark you must carry your boats around the Delhi rapids. |