# Event Details - **Event Name**: West Michigan Kayaking Club – Hiking & Kayaking Adventure Event - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am – Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ West Michigan Kayaking Club – FIRST HIKE & PADDLE ADVENTURE! πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ This is a first-of-its-kind event for the club β€” a true hike-and-paddle combo you won’t want to miss! πŸŒ²πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ πŸ“ Meet & Trailhead (9:00 AM): Red Bridge Rd. River Access 22589–22799 Coates Hwy Brethren, MI 49619 GPS: 44.28391Β° N, 85.86163Β° W πŸ“ Kayak Drop & Spotter Vehicle Location: Hodenpyl Dam 236–286 Manistee River Rd Mesick, MI 49668 GPS: 44.37862Β° N, 85.78948Β° W The Plan: We’ll hike ~10 miles north along the stunning Manistee River Trail from Red Bridge to Hodenpyl Dam. Then we launch our kayaks and paddle downstream through the Manistee National Forest, finishing back at our vehicles! A true adventure β€” hiking one way, paddling the return. This one is going to be unforgettable! πŸ”₯ Camping Option (Saturday night): Several of us are driving up Saturday morning, but if you want to camp overnight, here are the best spots right in the area. Book early β€” some require reservations! β€’ Red Bridge River Access Campsites (0 miles – literally at the trailhead!) 4 primitive walk-in tent sites. Fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, hand-pump water, boat ramp. GPS: 44.28388889Β° N, -85.86166667Β° W Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10049020 Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/huron-manistee/recreation/red-bridge-river-access Phone (questions): Cadillac/Manistee Ranger Station (231) 848-7090 β€’ Government Landing Access Campsites (~1.8 miles away) 7 primitive riverside sites. Fire rings, picnic tables, vault toilets, boat ramp. GPS: 44.26863436Β° N, -85.88551499Β° W Reserve: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10049020 Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/huron-manistee/recreation/government-landing Phone: (231) 848-7090 β€’ Seaton Creek Campground (~5.7 miles north) 17 family sites + group sites. Potable water, vault restrooms, direct trail access + suspension bridge. GPS: 44.35888889Β° N, -85.81027778Β° W Reserve single sites: First-come, first-served | Group sites: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/250045 Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r09/huron-manistee/recreation/seaton-creek-campground Phone: (231) 848-7090 β€’ Dispersed Campsites along the Trail Free primitive spots right on the Manistee River Trail (especially east side of the river). Info: https://www.fs.usda.gov/hmnf No reservation needed β€” first-come, first-served. Quick Tips: β€’ Most sites open late April–mid October (call or check Recreation.gov for current status). β€’ Roads can be rough β€” high-clearance vehicle recommended. β€’ Paste GPS coords straight into Google Maps! All are welcome! πŸŽ‰ As we get closer to the event and we know who’s coming, we can also coordinate campsites if folks want to camp near each other. You are welcome to do the hike and the kayak or just hike or just kayak. The option is open. ⚠️ This is a self-supported event β€” you are responsible for your own safety. #MichiganKayaking #PureMichigan #KayakLife #PaddleMichigan #ExploreMichigan #westmichigankayakingclub #Westmichiganhikingclub #puremichigan - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/wellston/west-michigan-kayaking-club-hiking-and-kayaking-adventure-event/200029863182034 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, trekking, camping - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 101 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Wellston - **state**: MI - **country**: United States - **location**: Red Bridge Manistee River Trail - **lat**: 44.28397437096 - **long**: -85.861575873649 - **full address**: Red Bridge Manistee River Trail, Wellston, Michigan, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: West Michigan Kayaking Club – Hiking & Kayaking Adventure Event - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/14710fa905dda515255e1f121a0401563d4665e5ea93fbe1475e0d4f9d977227-rimg-w1168-h880-dc1b1913-gmir?v=1776692786 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is West Michigan Kayaking Club – Hiking & Kayaking Adventure Event being held? - **A:** West Michigan Kayaking Club – Hiking & Kayaking Adventure Event takes place on Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sat, 30 May, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Red Bridge Manistee River Trail, Wellston, Michigan, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing West Michigan Kayaking Club – Hiking & Kayaking Adventure Event? - **A:** West Michigan Kayaking Club – Hiking & Kayaking Adventure Event is organized by WM Kayaking. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "West Michigan Kayaking Club – Hiking & Kayaking Adventure Event", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/14710fa905dda515255e1f121a0401563d4665e5ea93fbe1475e0d4f9d977227-rimg-w1168-h880-dc1b1913-gmir?v=1776692786", "startDate": "2026-05-30T09:00:00-04:00", "endDate": "2026-05-30T20:00:00-04:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/wellston/west-michigan-kayaking-club-hiking-and-kayaking-adventure-event/200029863182034", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Red Bridge Manistee River Trail", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "Wellston, Michigan", "addressLocality": "Wellston", "addressRegion": "MI", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "44.28397437096", "longitude": "-85.861575873649" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ West Michigan Kayaking Club – FIRST HIKE & PADDLE ADVENTURE! πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ\nThis is a first-of-its-kind event for the club β€” a true hike-and-paddle combo you won’t want to miss! πŸŒ²πŸš£β€β™‚οΈ\nπŸ“ Meet & Trailhead (9:00 AM):\nRed Bridge Rd. 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