EXPLORE BY KAYAK OR PADDLEBOARD
Some landscapes are best explored from the water. Meandering through woodland and rare Great Lakes wetland, the three-mile Galien River Marsh Trail presents an opportunity to trade your hiking boots for a paddle and adventure by kayak or stand-up board. Perfect for beginners, the trail is wide, calm, and blessedly quiet, save for the splash of your paddle and the surrounding wildlife.
Hourly and daily rentals are available May-September. Reservations aren’t required, but highly recommended to ensure availability.
Local Tip: Kayak and paddleboard rentals depart from New Buffalo Public Boat Launch, just across the street from the beach. With an average time on the trail of 1-3 hours, you can easily make it part of your beach day.
words Collette DiJohn Kemper
images Jodi Bodtke
updated July 2021
Third Coast Paddling
200 Marquette Dr
New Buffalo, MI 49117
269.468.9399
