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Waterfall MI Class IV

Tom's Challenge

Tahquamenon - Upper Falls to Lower Falls (4.1 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Tahquamenon River near Paradise, MI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 500.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Adequate for main falls and left side of lower falls.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Tom's Challenge
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

River left of big island, the first drop is a 6' to 8' ledge. This can be run in more than one location. The photo and video shows probably the best route over a point that is right of center. In the video, the second paddler (Tom) tried it a little too far right and got caught in the backwash. It wasn't too difficult to get him to the island to bail out. It's fairly shallow and not a strong current before the next drop.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
3.9 mi
Directions
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Upper Falls to Lower Falls (4.1 miles)
Tahquamenon
IV-V 4.0 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater