Project Description
Sylvania Wilderness Canoe
THE ADVENTURE BEGINS
About this Trip
For many participants, the Northpoint experience begins with a first dip of the paddle in crystal-clear Clark or Crooked Lake on the Sylvania Wilderness Canoe trip. Imagine paddling with your friends along the lakes and waterways of the Sylvania Wilderness in upper Michigan, lined with old-growth hemlock and pine trees, and populated by numerous squirrels, soaring bald eagles, and friendly forest creatures. Lakeside campsites are the perfect spot to enjoy yummy trail food, blazing campfires, and the night sky – loaded with stars – viewed from waters’ edge. Tell stories with your best buddies and listen to the call of the loon as you fall sound asleep in the tent. Sylvania is the perfect “first step” in the Northpoint trip progression.
Details
The Sylvania Wilderness Canoe trip teaches introductory tripping skills; including Leave No Trace ethics, working together in small groups paddling a canoe or pitching a tent, the importance of safety, kindness, and respect for each other – as together everyone is experiencing wilderness challenges for the first time. Led by experienced Northpoint trip leaders certified in 1st Aid/CPR and Lifeguarding.
July 29th through July 31st, 2025
Offered during Session II
Recommended for Participants age 11+
Introductory level canoe experience – 7.5 miles over 3 days
Difficulty
Trip Length
Who’s Coming?
Participating in this season’s trip:
Participants:
Elsa F.
Maggie L.
Maya S.
5 More Spaces Available!
Trip Leaders:
To Be Announced
Packing List
The following items are necessary for a safe and comfortable Sylvania Wilderness experience. If you have questions, please e-mail Northpoint Adventures.
THE BASICS
– 1 Fleece Top
– 1 Nylon Jacket (for paddling)
– 1 pair Rain Pants (optional)
– 1 pair Quick-Dry Long Pants (athletic pants, hiking pants, etc.)
– 1 pair Long Underwear (Hot Chilis, Under Armour, etc.)
– 2 polypropylene T-shirts, one short- and one long-sleeve
– 1 cotton T-Shirt for around campsite
– 1 pair Nylon Athletic Shorts
– 1 Swimsuit
– 1 pair cotton Socks for around campsite
– 1 pair Smartwool socks
– 1 pair of Pajamas or sleeping attire
– 1 Baseball Cap or Visor
– Undergarments (underwear, sports bras, etc.) as necessary
FOOTWEAR
-1 pair of Tennis Shoes for wear around the campsite
-1 pair of Sandals you can strap to your feet (Chacos, Tevas, etc.)
EXTRAS (but still important…)
– 1 Chapstick or Blistex
– Toothbrush & Toothpaste
– 1 Headlamp – important to have your own
– Camera*
– Bug Spray – preferably Black Fly Formula
– Sunscreen
– Sunglasses
-1 package of Wet Ones or similar hand wipes
-1 small Towel or “Pack Towel”
-1 small Sleeping Bag
-2 Nalgene-brand Water Bottles (wide-mouth, one-quart size. MUST be Nalgene-brand to work with our water purifiers.)
– 1 Crazy Creek Chair or Sleeping Pad – not both, space is limited*
*denotes optional item
Northpoint Adventures will provide remainder of gear, including life vests, paddles, river packs, cooking and eating utensils, and more
Photos
This mini-gallery is from our past trips! Additional photos are found on our Facebook Page.
Maps
Check out the route!
