Argo Park to Gallup Park Canoe Trip

June 27, 2008

***FREE***

The Argo to Gallup canoe 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 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.

You are allowed to register one additional adult and up to 2 children (their combined weight needs to be under 100 pounds, and they have to be older than 1 year) to be in your canoe. You have the choice of either driving yourself to Argo Park, or you can opt to ride a charter bus from Pierpont Commons round-trip. If you drive yourself, a van will transport you back from Gallup Park to Argo Park at the end. Online registration for this event is closed, but you can email ajrose@umich.edu if you are interested in participating.

For those of you driving yourselves, you can start canoeing from Argo Canoe Livery (1055 Longshore Dr.) anytime between 2:00 and 3:30.

Schedule for those riding buses:

2:00 PM Bus 1A will pick-up students from Pierpont Commons on North Campus. At 2:15 PM, this bus will depart the Commons and drop-off students at Argo Canoe Livery.

2:30 PM Bus 2 will pick-up students from Pierpont Commons on North Campus. At 2:45 PM, this bus will depart the Commons and drop-off students at Argo Canoe Livery.

3:00 PM Bus 1B will pick-up students from Pierpont Commons. At 3:15 PM, this bus will depart the Commons and drop-off students at Argo Canoe Livery.

4:30 PM Bus 1A will pick-up students from Gallup Canoe Livery. At 4:45 PM, this bus will depart Gallup and drop-off students at Pierpont Commons.

5:00 PM Bus 2 will pick-up students from Gallup Canoe Livery. At 5:15 PM, this bus will depart Gallup and drop-off students at Pierpont Commons.

5:30 PM Bus 1B will pick-up students from Gallup Canoe Livery. At 5:45 PM, this bus will depart Gallup and drop-off students at Pierpont Commons.