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Waterfall MI Class V

Gabbro Falls

Black - B) Upper: Ramsey (Mill St) to Gabbro (Baker) Falls (2.42 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Black River near Bessemer, MI Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Gabbro Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

This falls is BEYOND the highly recommended take-out for this reach. While the falls has been run (by Tao Berman and crew) it is NOT recommended for the vast majority of boaters. Thus, make certain to get out at the power-line clearing upstream of this falls.

Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class V
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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B) Upper: Ramsey (Mill St) to Gabbro (Baker) Falls (2.42 miles)
Black
II-III 2.4 mi
Hazard — Exercise extreme caution. Portage recommended — scout before running.
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater