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Pigeon River

When:
Saturday, August 12, 2017, 10:15 AM
Where:
East of Wolverine to East of Indian River
MI  
Additional Info:
Event Contact(s):
Lois Goldstein
231-938-9655 (p)
Category:
Intermediate River
Registration is closed - Event is full
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Capacity:
8
Available Slots:
Filled
No Fee
No Fee
Escape the tourists, and head north to the Pigeon River, a quiet refuge courtesy of Mother Nature.
 
The Pigeon River is a narrow twisty river a few miles east of Wolverine.  It is not serviced by outfitters, so it is likely that there will be some obstructions in the river, and therefore we will probably have to portage around, and climb over or under the obstacles.  If you have a pruning saw, bring it!  This trip is not for the faint-of-heart.  The water is very clear, and it has quite a remote feeling.
 
It's a long drive from TC (about 1:45 from Acme), but we feel it's worth it to find a pretty stream that isn't crowded on a summer Saturday.  This section of the Pigeon has virtually no development, and will probably not have any other users. 

Here's a link to the map
http://www.fishweb.com/maps/cheboygan/pigeon/index.html .  We will launch on Webb Road and take out on Afton Road.

To see the report from our last Pigeon adventure, click here:
https://tapc.clubexpress.com/content.aspx?page_id=5&club_id=813410&item_id=32873 
 
Driving directions:

Pigeon River (Red Bridge) 

Get off I-75 at the Wolverine exit (2 exits north of Gaylord).  At the top of the ramp, turn right heading east on Webb Road.  After about 7 miles, you'll hit the river and the parking area.

Coordinates: 45.272121,-84.460177
Map to Red Bridge access