Hazard Warning: Hazard information may be user-submitted and unverified. Conditions change frequently. Always scout rapids and obstacles yourself.
Put-in MI

Put In

Ford - C) Hwy.2 to Hwy.35 (7.75 miles) · MI

American Whitewater 45.7343, -87.1930

Save this feature with the run it belongs to.

Gauge Conditions

Ford River near Hyde, MI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 925.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Not recommended as a whitewater run. Will be tame, and a scrape.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Put In rapid marks the entry point for this Ford River section, with minimal technical challenges but potential shallow rocky conditions that require careful boat positioning. Paddlers should scout for submerged obstacles and be prepared for potential boat scraping or pin hazards in low water conditions. Precise line selection and momentum management are key to navigating this initial stretch of river.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
C) Hwy.2 to Hwy.35 (7.75 miles)
Ford
I-II 7.6 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater