Michigan whitewater - Boardman River, Grand Traverse County
Grand Traverse
county,
6 miles South of Traverse City section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 0.5 miles
The wonderful Michigan scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Traverse City, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Boardman River is 0.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're
all set. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you
won't find a large number of other rivers. Boardman River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the 6 miles South of Traverse City section is the only one.
Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Boardman River usually tend to be in the 80's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. Through the winter highs are typically in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Boardman River temperatures fall to the 10's. The amount of rain that falls at Boardman River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the year is usually September, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is February.
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