Headwaters Trails Adventure Paddle

#### Heads Up! The status of Stiffs Mill Pond Dam may affect this event. The state has ordered the draw down of the mill pond to avoid a catastrophic dam failure. The dates of the draw down and the effects on the river are uncertain at this time. Check back here before the event date for any updates on the event status.

It is a pleasure to paddle the Shiawassee River from Water Works Park in Holly to Strom Park in Fenton. The Adventure Paddle as is a fundraiser for the people who open the river by cutting downed trees and pull out trash that accumulates every year. This is a good event for people who are new to paddling or new to the river as well as veterans. We station people along the way to help should anyone have trouble in the river. We will have helpers available at the rairoad tubes to assist in making the turn.
This is the first section of the Shiawassee River National Water Trail. Headwaters Trails was the first group to get a portion of the river designated as a water trail. The river is beautiful in the spring, with small mouth bass, pike and turtles in the river. In the spring, you can see the migrating warblers and other birds. The MDNR considers the upper Shiawassee a model of a river with good wetlands that prevent flash flooding in heavy rain events.
Shuttle Service:

We are offering shuttle service from Strom Park, Fenton. This service is to facilitate car staging for one vehicle driver only allowing easy access to your vehicle at the end of the paddle. Gear and passengers must be dropped off at Waterworks Park prior to moving vehicle to Fenton.
Registration:

Paddlers may sign up for the event on-site at Waterworks Park starting at 11AM on Saturday. Paddles wet 12-12:30PM.
Registration form here or at event. https://headwaterstrailsinc.org/adventure_paddle_registration/