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Rapid MN

Ledge/slide

Big Sucker Creek - Cty 33 to Lake Superior (6.5 miles) (MN)

Monitor this Rapid
Gauge Conditions
Knife River near Two Harbors, MN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Likely too low. Correlation to reference gauge uncertain. Visual inspection required.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Ledge/slide
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The Ledge/slide on Big Sucker Creek presents a technical descent with multiple potential line choices through a rock-strewn gradient. Paddlers should carefully scout for potential pin hazards and be prepared for quick maneuvering around submerged and exposed rock formations that could create unpredictable hydraulics during varying water levels.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.9 mi
Directions
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Cty 33 to Lake Superior (6.5 miles)
Big Sucker Creek
III-IV+(V) 5.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater