Enjoy the Rouge River as winter ends and spring begins. Sign up for the Friends of the Rouge End of Winter Paddle Trip on the Rouge Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 9:30am - 12pm. Meet at Dearborn Hills Golf Course and paddle the Rouge downstream to Ford Field Park in Dearborn, MI. Enjoy the Rouge River as winter ends and spring begins. The winter perspective of the river, absent the leaves of its dense tree canopy, reveals a picturesque landscape that is rarely experienced. Fire Pit, coffee, hot chocolate, dry bag giveaway raffle that includes 4 tickets to a Detroit Red WIngs Hockey Game.Motor City Canoe and Kayak will provide livery and shuttle services. If you are bringing your own boat, there is a $10 shuttle fee. It is $40 to rent a kayak or canoe. 

Winter Paddling Tips
Paddling in winter is for experienced paddlers. All participants are required to wear a personal floatation deceive. We recommend that paddlers dress in layers and wear a thick woolly hat. A dry suit is the best winter paddling solution. We also suggest that you wear a thick warm paddler's cag, pogies, neoprene gloves, and thick warm waterproof boots. It is also recommended that paddlers bring a change of clothes, just in case you take an unexpected dip.  Lastly, we recommend that you bring a dry bag to store electronic devices or snacks.