Gauge Conditions

Black River near Bessemer, MI Downstream Primary

Runnable: 1,200.0 – 4,000.0 CFS

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Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Explorer's Falls is a challenging Class IV waterfall drop with a technical entry and a narrow, boulder-choked runout that demands precise boat control and a clean line. Paddlers must navigate a tight entrance with significant gradient, avoiding undercut rocks and a potentially recirculating hole at the base of the falls, with the primary line requiring a hard right-to-left move to thread between obstructions.