Trowbridge Road to Indian River (up to 20.5 miles) Wild

Not far beyond our listed take-out, this Sturgeon River (one of many such named rivers in Michigan and beyond) flows into Burt Lake, the outflow from which becomes the Indian River, which almost immediately flows into Mullet Lake. The outflow from that becomes the Cheboygan River, flowing out to the South Channel of the Straits of Mackinac, just East of the Mackinac Bridge. The Sturgeon is a Blue Ribbon trout stream, and is said to be (likely only for marketing hyperbole)"the fastest flowing river in Michigan's lower Peninsula". Adam Vollmar contributes (2005-11-27): _When the river is high, which it often is, this stretch can be the most fun in the Lower Penninsula._ _There are two parks in Wolverine. The one further to the south with swingsets is right where the two branches come together. There's a standing wave at the first park. I've done this stretch a lot and high or low water, it's always there (in high water there's a few others, none will compare to the first however). If you have someone else with you, there's a lookout right next to it. You can drive your car right up to it. I've done this stretch several times and recommend starting at the first park in Wolverine with swing sets and a bathroom and taking out at Indian River. There is great parking in the back area of the McDonalds parking lot and your car will be in view from the river._ John Lee writes (2005-05-26 15:23:23): _"Fastest flow in (lower) Michigan. Clean, scenic and sandy bottom. Perfect for novice."_