Kayak Trails
We have two main trails for your Port Austin Summer adventure.
The Turnip Rock trail is the most popular and takes about 4 hours to complete.
The Broken Rocks trail is shorter and has rock formations along the route.
Choose your trail from the list or scroll down to see them all.
Turnip Rock Trail
4 hour rental
The Turnip Rock trail is our most popular trail. This trail follows along the shallow, mostly undeveloped shore to some of the most majestic rock formations in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan. Along the way you will see many bird species and possibly an eagle or two. Once at Turnip Rock you will also see the "Thumb Nail" rock, rocky cliffs, and sea caves. This trip can be done in 2-4 hours. If you want to take it slow and relaxed you will want to rent for the day.
Tandem kayak are not allowed to Turnip Rock
Broken Rocks Trail
2 HOUR RENTAL
The Broken Rocks Trail is our beginner trail. This trail leads you past cool rock formations, sea caves and on to Table Rock where you can pull up, take a swim and have some lunch. The Broken Rocks Trail can be completed in under three hours.
Reef Light Trail
THIS TRAIL IS FOR EXPERIENCED KAYAKERS ONLY AND SHOULD ONLY BE DONE ON THE CALMEST DAYS
This trail takes you two miles into Lake Huron. The Port Austin Reef Lighthouse sits on a shoal which causes waves to move unexpectedly and can result in tipping the kayak. No tandem kayaks are allowed out to the lighthouse.