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    Single Kayak Rental on Little Manistee River

    Paddle Little Manistee River routes from gentle water to technical rapids

    4.2 stars• 145 reviews
    From$45/ kayakincl. taxes and fees

    Duration

    1 to 4 hours

    Highlights

    Explore the Little Manistee River by single kayak, with route options ranging from gentler lower water to challenging upper sections. Choose a route that matches your paddling experience.

    • Explore six river route options between local access points
    • Navigate shallow, fast water on upper-river sections
    • Encounter trees, limbs, log jams, and sharp turns upstream
    • Paddle gentler, less technical water below the weir
    • Experience Class III rapids in some upper-river sections

    Important details

    • Upper-river sections require intermediate to advanced paddling experience
    • Nine Mile to Six Mile is for expert paddlers only
    • Lower-river routes below the weir require some paddling experience

    Cancellation Policy

    Full refund with at least 24 hours' notice. Full refund if the operator faces unforeseen circumstances. No-shows are charged the full price.

    FAQs

    Sign the waiver before your trip. Each participant needs a signed waiver; otherwise, your trip will be rescheduled later that day if available.

    Arrive early to prepare. If you arrive more than 15 minutes after your scheduled time, your trip may be moved to the end of the day.

    A parking fee applies at Big Manistee River boat launches.

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    $64.96

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    Nine Mile to Six Mile

    $112

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    Six Mile to Old Stronach Bridge

    $70.56

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    $67.20

    3.5 hours

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    $92.96

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    What people are saying

    Review 1 of 4
    5/5

    Kudos to the Manistee Adventures team for providing excellent customer service and helping us enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the Manistee River. They picked us up at the location where we would finish our trip and transported us to the launch site where a canoe awaited us. When we reached the end, we simply pulled the canoe out, sent a text, and headed home. The entire process was easy and convenient. Manistee Adventures also offers more launch times than the other outfitters I contacted and seems especially willing to accommodate customers’ individual needs. I highly recommend the four-hour trip from Hodenpyl Dam to the Red Bridge Access Site. The river twists and turns through the gorgeous scenery, and the route passes through peaceful wilderness within the Manistee National Forest and Consumers Energy property.

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    Lloyd A

    August 3, 2026

    Review 1 of 1
    5/5

    Kudos to the Manistee Adventures team for providing excellent customer service and helping us enjoy a beautiful afternoon on the Manistee River. They picked us up at the location where we would finish our trip and transported us to the launch site where a canoe awaited us. When we reached the end, we simply pulled the canoe out, sent a text, and headed home. The entire process was easy and convenient. Manistee Adventures also offers more launch times than the other outfitters I contacted and seems especially willing to accommodate customers’ individual needs. I highly recommend the four-hour trip from Hodenpyl Dam to the Red Bridge Access Site. The river twists and turns through the gorgeous scenery, and the route passes through peaceful wilderness within the Manistee National Forest and Consumers Energy property.

    Photo of Lloyd A

    Lloyd A

    August 3, 2026

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