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Rapid MI Class I

Long Shoals

Escanaba, E.Br. - Sands Plains Run: Section 20 Bridge to W.Iron Street (2 - 8.4 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt, MI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 100.0 – 800.0 CFS

Likely too low for decent whitewater run.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Long Shoals
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Long Shoals is a relatively mild Class I rapid characterized by scattered rock gardens and gentle wave trains. Paddlers should navigate carefully through the scattered boulders and maintain a clean line down the center of the channel, watching for potential shallow spots and submerged rocks during low water conditions. While not technically challenging, attentiveness to river dynamics and boat positioning is recommended to avoid potential pin or broach hazards.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class I
Mile Marker
2.5 mi
Directions
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Sands Plains Run: Section 20 Bridge to W.Iron Street (2 - 8.4 miles)
Escanaba, E.Br.
I-II(III) 7.8 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater