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Rapid MI Class II+

Hemlock Rapids

Paint - Hemlock Rapids: Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Rd. (5.6 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Paint Creek at Rochester, MI Upstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

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

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Hemlock Rapids
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Hemlock Rapids presents a continuous Class II+ stretch with tight technical turns and numerous exposed boulder gardens that demand precise boat positioning. Paddlers should anticipate intermediate-level challenges including potential pin hazards among rocks and the need for quick maneuvering through narrow channels, with most lines requiring careful reading of water flow and strategic boat placement to navigate successfully.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.6 mi
Directions
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Hemlock Rapids: Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Rd. (5.6 miles)
Paint
I-III 5.7 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater