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Rapid MI Class II+

Slide Falls

Slate - C) 'Lower Slate': Silver Road to Skanee Road (3.1 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Silver River near L'anse, MI Downstream Primary
Runnable: 8.6 – 9.4 FT
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Slide Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Immediately after a sharp left turn, the river slides down a smooth sheet of rock. Near the bottom of the slide, both sides drop off sharply, while the middle keeps the smooth slide. (Most folks try their best to aim down the middle!)

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class II+
Mile Marker
2.3 mi
Directions
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C) 'Lower Slate': Silver Road to Skanee Road (3.1 miles)
Slate
III-IV(V) 2.4 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater