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Downtown Paddle Around
1 to 4 hour rental · Easy
Launch from Rotary Park and explore downtown Lansing at your own pace. This is the easiest same-location rental: paddle the Grand River, check out the Red Cedar confluence, and return to the River Town dock when your rental is finished.
- Launch
- River Town Adventures Main Hub: Rotary Park, 305 Riverfront Dr.
- Takeout
- River Town Adventures Main Hub: Return to the same downtown launch when your rental is finished.
- Starting prices
- Single kayak $15 · Tandem kayak $30
- Notes
- Same launch and return · Best first paddle · Flexible hourly rental
Power of the Grand
1 to 1.5 hours · Easy
Launch at Moores Park across from the Eckert Power Station smokestacks, then paddle a wide, slower-moving section of the Grand River into downtown Lansing. This is the shortest downriver route and a good choice for newer paddlers who still want a point-to-point trip.
- Launch
- Moores Park: Launch near the Eckert Power Station smokestacks.
- Takeout
- River Town Adventures Main Hub: Rotary Park, 305 Riverfront Dr.
- Starting prices
- Single kayak $25 · Tandem kayak $45
- Notes
- Shortest downriver route · Wide Grand River stretch · Arrange transportation between landings
Zoo to the Shuffle
2 to 2.5 hours · Easy
Begin at Kruger's Landing and follow the Red Cedar River around Potter Park Zoo before joining the Grand River near River Point Park. The trip finishes downtown at Rotary Park, with wildlife, city views, and a few sections that can feel more technical when water is low.
- Launch
- Kruger's Landing: Starting point for Zoo to the Shuffle.
- Takeout
- River Town Adventures Main Hub: Rotary Park, 305 Riverfront Dr.
- Starting prices
- Single kayak $30 · Tandem kayak $55
- Notes
- Beginner-friendly route · Ends at the downtown dock · Arrange transportation between landings
Spartan Country
3 to 4 hours · Moderate
Launch beside Jenison Field House on MSU's campus and paddle the Red Cedar through campus, wooded bends, and the Potter Park corridor before joining the Grand River for the final stretch to Rotary Park. This is a longer route for confident paddlers who can handle log jams, strainers, and changing river conditions.
- Launch
- Jenison Field House: Launch next to Jenison Field House on MSU's campus.
- Takeout
- River Town Adventures Main Hub: Rotary Park, 305 Riverfront Dr.
- Starting prices
- Single kayak $40 · Tandem kayak $75
- Notes
- Best for confident paddlers · Possible log jams and technical obstructions · Arrange transportation between landings
Grand River Park Adventure
Around 3 hours · Moderate
Start at Grand River Park near the Michigan Princess Riverboat and Lansing Boat Club, then follow the Grand River toward the Eckert smokestacks and downtown Lansing. This route includes a roughly 200-yard portage around Moores Park Dam before relaunching and finishing at Rotary Park.
- Launch
- Grand River Park: Launch near the Michigan Princess Riverboat and Lansing Boat Club.
- Takeout
- River Town Adventures Main Hub: Rotary Park, 305 Riverfront Dr.
- Starting prices
- Single kayak $40 · Tandem kayak $75
- Notes
- Requires a roughly 200-yard portage · Some paddling experience recommended · Arrange transportation between landings
Fidelity Lake
2 to 4 hour rental · Easy
A calm lake option at Ralph Crego Park for paddlers who want flat water, easy exploring, or paddle board time away from the current. Launch and return from the same Fidelity Lake spot.
- Launch
- Crego Park: Fidelity Lake at 1600 Fidelity Rd.
- Takeout
- Crego Park: Return to the same lake launch when your rental is finished.
- Starting prices
- Single kayak $30 · Tandem kayak $55
- Notes
- Same launch and return · Calm flat water · Paddle boards available
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What is River Town Adventures?
River Town Adventures is a Lansing, Michigan kayak, canoe, and paddleboard outfitter offering downtown rentals, Grand River trips, Red Cedar River routes, group paddles, and seasonal glow paddle events.
Where does River Town Adventures meet guests?
The main downtown hub is at Rotary Park, 305 Riverfront Dr, Lansing, MI 48912. Some point-to-point river trips begin at other launch points and end at Rotary Park.
How do guests book a River Town Adventures trip?
Guests can book online at booking.rivertownadventures.com, choose a trip and time, sign the liability agreement, and pay online to reserve equipment.
Does River Town Adventures shuttle people?
River Town Adventures shuttles boats and gear only. Guests are responsible for their own transportation between put-ins and take-outs on point-to-point trips.
Which trips are best for beginners?
Downtown Paddle Around, Power of the Grand, Zoo to the Shuffle, and Fidelity Lake are the most beginner-friendly options, depending on water levels, timing, and guest comfort.
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