Gauge Conditions

Ford River near Hyde, MI Downstream Primary

Runnable: 300.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Likely low boatable. We need your input! Help out your fellow boaters with a comment or report about best flows for whitewater here.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

One of many many fords (low-water river crossings . . . hmmmm, might that be the origin of the name of the river?) happens at a spot where there is significant bedrock in evidence. A few good waves lead to a ledge/wave/hole. Additional waves lead down under a bridge and slightly beyond. This could arguably be one of the best (and most readily accessible) playspots on this run, if not on the whole river!