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Trips from Mio to Oscoda
	Comins Flats	10 mi	2.5 hrs
	McKinley Bridge	22 mi	4.5 hrs
	4001 Bridge	32 mi	7 hrs
	Alcona Dam	40 mi	9 hrs
	Loud Dam	65 mi	14 hrs
	Five Channels	70 mi	16 hrs
	Cooke Dam	120 mi	22 hrs
	Foote Site Village	140 mi	27 hrs
	Oscoda	160 mi	30 hrs

Trips from Grayling to Mio
	Burton's Landing	71 mi	15 hrs
	Stephan's Bridge	63 mi	13 hrs
	Wakeley Bridge	55 mi	11.5 hrs
	McMaster's Bridge	40 mi	8.5 hrs
	Parmalee Bridge	25 mi	6 hrs
	Camp Ten Bridge	5 mi	2 hrs

Rafts
We have 3 different sizes of family rafts
Rafts take 3 1/2 to 4 hours on 10 mile trips
$50.00 required to reserve each raft
NO PETS allowed on rafts
Add $15 more to rates for each raft for Saturdays in July and August

Rafts	10 mi. 3 1/2 - 4 hrs.
Small (9 ft.) 2 - 3 Persons	70.00
Large (11 ft.) 4 - 5 Persons	85.00
X-Large 8 Persons	105.00

Tubes
Tubes are Single Person
We have 2 differwnt types of tubes: Without Bottoms and Deluxe with Headrest & Bottoms
Tubes take 3 1/2 to 4 hrs. on a 10 mile trip
$5.00 deposit required to reserve each tube
NO PETS allowed on tubes
We rent cooler tubes

Tubes
Without Bottoms	18.00
Deluxe w/ Headrest & Bottoms	23.00
Cooler Tubes	23.00

Planning your trip

Groups - We can accommodate small and large groups. There is plenty of parking, modern clean rest rooms, ice, cold pop and snack foods. We also carry many water related items, i.e. aqua shoes, sun screen, eye glass holders, cup holders, T-shirts, coolers, cooler tubes, hats, cameras, back rests, water blasters, custom tied flies, etc. Our radio equipped transportation vehicles, school buses and vans, can handle very large groups. Group transportation to and from local campgrounds, $4.00 and up per person depending on size of group.

We do not transport any private equipment or their people.

We do provide car spots for private groups with their own canoes, kayaks, tubes and fisherman with their own drift boats. We also sell tubes and cooler tubes if you need an extra one.
Bring an extra set of car keys.

Season - Open April 15 to October 1, weather permitting, 6 days a week from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CLOSED WEDNESDAY.

In early spring and late fall, please call to avoid disappointment.

Rafts & tubes are slower than canoes. When planning your trip add 25% to the time to reach a destination if you use a tube or raft.

Deposits - $10 per canoe deposit required for weekend or holiday trips. $50 per raft. $5 per tube. Deposits are NOT refunded for inclement weather or early departure on any trip. Rain checks must be used during season issued. 10-day notice required for cancellation or reservation change.

Midweek value - Sunday through Friday - Lower rates! - On Sunday and weekdays you have a more quality canoeing experience, including peace and quiet and chances to see more wildlife and fewer paddlers on the river.

Canoes, kayaks and raft pricing includes pick-up, cushions, paddles and life jackets. We provide life jackets with rental tubes where needed.

Reservations - Call 989-826-3267 Phone 8:00 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. Office Hours. While reservations are needed for busy weekends in the summer - walk-ins are always welcome. Charges for late pickups.

Payment - We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express and Discover

What to bring for your day trip -
Change of clothing
Straps for eyeglasses
Lunch or snack
Beverages of your choice
Sun screen
Hats and clothes to protect from sun burn
Waterproof containers or bags for anything you don't want to get wet
Camera, if you can keep it dry
Fishing equipment
Rope to tie everything to the canoe in case you tip over.
Canvas shoes or aqua shoes
Bug repellent

Many of these items for sale in our canoe office

Additional things for your overnight trip -
NO MORE THAN YOU ARE WILLING TO PORTAGE
Food, eating and cooking utensils, matches
Sleeping bag, tent and air mattress
Change of clothing
Windbreaker
Poncho or raincoat
Sturdy boots and extra socks
Canvas shoes
Towels and toilet articles
Flash light
First aid kit
Pocket knife and ax

What not to bring for any trip -
Your car keys - leave them in the Livery office at no charge
Your wallet or purse
Styrofoam cups or containers
Anything made from glass
Radios, tape players, portable TVs or anything else which is loud or can be easily ruined if it gets wet
More than one six pack of beer per canoe

Non-discrimination policy -
"The policy of the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, disability, family status, and/or political affiliation. Persons believing they have been discriminated against in any forest service related activity should write to: Chief, Forest Service, USDA, P.O. Box 96090, Washington DC 20090-6090."

Hinchman Acres Canoe Rental is an equal opportunity service provider.
Hinchman Acres Canoe Rental is a permitee of the Huron National Forest.

Friendly pets are allowed in our canoes or kayaks. Pets are NOT ALLOWED in rafts or tubes. Towel dry for return trip in vehicles and keep on leash when necessary.

Memberships - Organizations we are proud to belong to:

Michigan Association of Paddlesport Providers
Michigan Hotel, Motel & Resort Association
Michigan Vacation Guide
Chamber of Commerce of Oscoda County
Michigan Travel Bureau
AuSable River Paddlesports Association