Day Trips on the AuSable River
Experience the Beauty of the AuSable River
Carlisle's Day Trips
| Standard Rates – All day, every day! (Excluding "Peak" as noted.) Avoid the crowds and pay much less! |
Peak Days Every Saturday in July, first 3 weekends in August including the Sat. & Sun. of Memorial Day, 4th of July, and Labor Day weekends. |
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| Landings | Length in Time & Miles | Canoe / Tandem Kayak | 3 to 4 Canoes | 5+ Canoes | Single Kayaks | Canoe / Tandem Kayak | Single Kayak |
| Burtons Landing Great for beginners |
2.5 HRS 8 Miles |
$24 | $23 | $21 | $20 | $29 | $24 |
| Stephans Bridge | 4 HRS 13 Miles |
$29 | $28 | $26 | $24 | $35 | $30 |
| Wakley Bridge Get away from it all |
5.5 HRS 18 Miles |
$40 | $38 | $36 | $32 | $45 | $40 |
Latest Departure Times
- Burtons Landing: 4pm
- Stephans Bridge: 2pm
- Wakley Bridge: Noon
Additional Information
- Times are based on a typical “leisurely” day of paddling and does NOT allow for stops.
- Please let us know if you plan on taking more than the estimated time – plan accordingly for stops along the way.
- Our canoes are priced for 2 people, additional $5 per person – no charge for under 12 years old.
- Carlisle Canoes offers convenient pick-up and drop off services at local motels, hotels and the Michigan National Guard Camp Grayling. Please call for details.
Carlisle's Day Trips Interactive Map
Hover your mouse pointer over the marked spots to learn more about them.
