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Begin to paddle in the heart of the Lower Chain at the South end of Torch Lake, down the Torch River, and into Lake Skegemog. The river has a nice gentle current, and you may spot a huge Muskellunge lurking below. The float is 4.8 miles, with half being in the current of the river and half in the flat waters of the lake. The return ride is 2.4 miles.
This easy paddle in the heart of the Lower Chain starts at one of the most busy spots of the Chain of Lakes and ends in one of the most remote spots. Starting at the South end of Torch Lake, float the Torch River to Lake Skegemog. The river may be home to the biggest Muskellunge in the State of Michigan, as they are seen here in the clear shallow waters and the state records have been caught in the waters in the past. The float is 2.9 miles and the return is 2.4 miles.
This paddle is mostly lake paddling, with some current in Grass River. Expect some waves on windy days, especially in Torch Lake. Many places to stop for breaks along the way, and after the strenuous workout of the 12.3 mile paddle, the easy ride back to the beginning is only 2.1 miles.
An easy adventure, disguised as a workout. Access into Lake Bellaire is very easy beach loading, then a quick shot across the lake to the Grass River. A clean easy float with the aid of the current, then outlet into Clam Lake. Half way down Clam Lake, exit on the North side and take an easy and (mostly) flat ride back to the beginning. The paddle is 5.6 miles, and the return ride is 5.0 miles.
Float the Chain through Bellaire, then ride back by bicycle. Start in the flat waters of Intermediate Lake, pick up the current in Intermediate River, hop over the dam in Bellaire, then back to flat water once reaching Lake Bellaire. The paddle is 5.7 miles, and the return ride is 5.8 miles as mostly flat terrain.
Float from the North side of Bellaire, starting in Intermediate Lake. Float the flat water, before picking up the current of Intermediate River. Coming into Bellaire, portage over the dam at Richardi Park. Continue down the river to Lake Bellaire, then take a hard right to aim at the north-most point of the lake. Pedal like a wild one, by commencing with the accent to the Glacial Hills peaks. Then take the downhill into Bellaire, and swing back up Northbound to the beginning. The float is 8 miles and the pedal is over 9 miles, depending on how much meandering in Glacial Hills.
Float 5 Lakes of the Chain, then ride back by bicycle. The paddle is 8.3 miles, and the return ride is 8.2 miles. Rushton Road, the return staging roadway, has narrow shoulders, however it is generally flat and predominantly low traffic.
Float the Chain, then ride back by bicycle. The paddle is 8.5 miles, and the return ride is 4.1 miles.
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