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Huron River Water Trail

Tourist attraction · Ann Arbor, Michigan

Cool water — ease in carefully

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Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 157 ft³/s over 111 years).

The Huron River National Water Trail is a 104-mile inland paddling trail in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. It flows through protected state natural areas, regional parks, charming small towns like Milford and Dexter, and bustling river cities like Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti and Flat Rock. There are more than 30 points of access, paddle sports outfitters that provide canoe and kayak rentals with transportation, and campgrounds for overnight trips. The Ann Arbor address is an office where the public can get information.

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Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 04174500, as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 157 ft³/s over 111 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
64°F
18°C
Streamflow
167 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.98 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 157 ft³/s over 111 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HURON RIVER AT ANN ARBOR, MI (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 8:15 PM gauge-local time.

Weather at Huron River Water Trail

H: 76° L: 57°
Clear
Clear
65°
|
Feels like 59°
Precipitation
36%
Humidity
51%
Wind
9 mph
UV Index
0
Water Conditions:
🥶Too cold for most swimmers
12 AM
Patchy rain nearby
61°
3 AM
Patchy rain nearby
59°
6 AM
Clear
58°
9 AM
Sunny
63°
12 PM
Sunny
73°
3 PM
Sunny
76°
6 PM
Partly Cloudy
75°
9 PM
Clear
65°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Huron River Water Trail?
Huron River Water Trail is a tourist attraction in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Huron River Water Trail?
As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Huron River Water Trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 04174500, 0.9 miles away.
Can you swim at Huron River Water Trail?
Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. Checked August 23, 2026.
How is Huron River Water Trail rated?
Huron River Water Trail in Ann Arbor, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on 15 reviews.

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117 N 1st St #100, Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104

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