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Put-in MI

Put In

Paint - MI DNR campground to Horserace Rapids (1.5 miles) (MI)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 200.0 – 600.0 CFS

Good (normal, reasonable, boatable) flow. (Within various 'guaranteed' release flows.)

Photo
Put In
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid marks the initial entry point for this short stretch of the Paint River, offering paddlers an immediate introduction to the river's character. While difficulty rating is unspecified, the rapid likely contains standard river entry challenges such as potential submerged rocks or initial current complexities typical of Michigan's northern rivers. Paddlers should scout the entry point carefully and assess current water levels before launching.
Location
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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MI DNR campground to Horserace Rapids (1.5 miles)
Paint
II(III) 1.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater