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Rapid MI

Confluence with M.Br.Ontonagon

Baltimore - Hwy.45 to M Br Ontonagon to Hwy.45 (5.9 + 3.3 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Ontonagon River near Rockland, MI Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Confluence with M.Br.Ontonagon
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
At the confluence of the Baltimore River and Middle Branch Ontonagon, paddlers encounter a complex merging of waters with potential shifting currents and submerged debris. The transition zone requires careful navigation and awareness of potential hydraulic features created by the converging river channels. Precise line selection and situational awareness are critical in this section to safely manage potential flow variations and hidden obstacles.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.9 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Hwy.45 to M Br Ontonagon to Hwy.45 (5.9 + 3.3 miles)
Baltimore
III-IV+ 8.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater