Hike 1:30:00 [3] 3.0 mi (30:00 / mi)
Hike out to the start of the paddle. Relaxing morning at the campsite, dropped our stuff at the truck, picked up paddling gear, and hiked down to the put in. I felt good, though a few of the ladies were a bit sore.
Paddle (Canoe) 2:15:00 [3] 12.0 mi (11:15 / mi)
The Manistee River was really moving, but not overly challenging to stern. You actually had to pay attention and paddle it right, though. Another perfect day to be out. Fun times on the river to get back to our vehicles at Red Bridge. They told us it would be 4 hours for sure... supposedly the guy who does it in 4 hours is a "good paddler." Suuuure. We were paddling the whole time, but not pushing the pace or anything.