Overnight Trips - Kayak, Hike & Bike
Expand your horizons with a single or multi day expedition of hiking, biking, or kayaking adventure to the Pigeon River Country and High Country Pathway in Northern Lower Michigan.
Contact us today to schedule your adventure.
Phone: (231) 881-7863
Email: info@glecenter.com
Online: Make Reservations
Biking
Kayaking
Hiking
Beginner
Intermediate
Advanced
OVERNIGHT ADVENTURES INCLUDE: Transit, guide support, maps, directions, sporting equipment,
camping equipment, trail snacks, all custom order meals and drink.
Clients who use their own mountain bike may take 20% off their individual adventure total.
Overnight Kayak River Adventures
#1 - Pigeon River Overnight Adventure
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All skill levels, 9 hours, Start 1 pm
Guide Support / $170 per person / 3 person min.
Guide Support / $155 per person / 5 or more
Your first day of river paddling begins with incredible vistas as you wind through the Pigeon River basin. After several hours of paddling, the rustic camp area awaits. Guides may transport in your hiking shoes, bikes and fishing gear. Here, its your choice to hike, bike, fish or just relax and enjoy the tranquility of the Pigeon River Forest. With guide support, tents, food and gear will be set up. Day two adds more paddling through a variety of changing ecosystems. With many exit points, it’s up to you on how far your paddling adventure shall last.
Overnight Multi-Sport Adventures
#1 - Bike and Paddle Overnight Adventure
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Sturgeon Valley Rd. - Pigeon River Rd.
Beginner - Intermediate, 7 hours, Start 2pm
Guide Support / $160 per person / 3 person min.
Guide Support / $145 per person / 5 or more
Day one of this point to point adventure begins with a 12 mile MTB ride on the Shingle Mill and High County Pathways. Your guide will be waiting at a rustic camp area with tents, gear, and food. Day two brings breakfast before a 3-4 hour paddle on the Pigeon River.
#2 - Bike and Paddle Overnight Adventure
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Town Corner Lake - Big Sky Trail substation
Adventurous Intermediate - Advanced, 10 hours, Start 1pm
Guide Support / $190 per person / 3 person min.
Guide Support / $175 per person / 5 or more
Day one includes 20 miles of mountain biking on both the Shingle Mill and High Country Pathway. Your guide awaits at a rustic camp area with tents, gear and food. Day two, after breakfast, the Pigeon River awaits for a 5-6 hour kayak.
#3 - Bike and Paddle Overnight Adventure
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Clear Lake - Big Sky Trail substation
Advanced, 13 hours, Start 8am
Guide Support / $210 per person / 3 person min.
Guide Support / $195 per person / 5 or more
This true hardcore expedition starts with mountain biking the High Country Pathway from Clear Lake to rustic camp area, 40 miles. At the camp site, tents, gear and food will be awaiting for your arrival. Day two brings an epic 6 hour paddle on the Pigeon River.
#4 - Hike and Paddle Overnight Adventure
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Sturgeon Valley Rd. - Pigeon River Rd.
Beginner - Intermediate, 6-7 hours, Start 1pm
Guide Support / $160 per person / 3 person min.
Guide Support / $145 per person 5 or more
Hike through the Shingle Mill and High Country Pathways 12 miles to a rustic camp area. At the camp site, tents, gear, and food will be awaiting for your arrival. Day two brings a 3 hour kayak adventure on the Pigeon River.
Adventure Explanations:
Fully Guided - A guide stays with clients from pick up, to drop off, for adventure entirety.
Guide Support - A guide provides shuttle, maps, directions, and instructions. Guide may meet clients to provide lunch. Guide may join clients in their adventure for short durations.





