Rapid
MI
Small ledge/wave/rapids
Sturgeon, W.Br. (Houghton) - Newberry Rd to S.Laird Rd (5.7 miles) (MI)
Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 6.6 – 8.0 FT
Likely too low for areas of gradient to be boatable.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
This small ledge drop creates a modest wave and short rapid sequence typical of the West Branch Sturgeon's rocky riverbed. Paddlers should be prepared for potential midstream rocks and a potential hidden ledge that could create a small standing wave or hydraulic at certain water levels. The rapid's relatively short length and minimal gradient suggest careful boat positioning and reading water will be key to clean navigation.
Location
Other Rapids on This Run (18)
Rapid
N/A
Access?
Rapid
N/A
Drainage area ~21 square miles.
Rapid
N/A
Put In
Rapid
N/A
First drop sequence
Rapid
N/A
Snagfest may begin here
Rapid
N/A
West Branch Falls?
Rapid
N/A
Ledge/drop
Rapid
N/A
Short Ledge
Rapid
N/A
Short Ledge
Rapid
N/A
Unnamed Creek
Rapid
N/A
Slide/ledge
Rapid
N/A
Slide
Rapid
N/A
Perjury Creek
Rapid
N/A
Island
Rapid
N/A
Unnamed Creek
Rapid
N/A
Unnamed Creek
Rapid
N/A
Greenier Creek
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
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Newberry Rd to S.Laird Rd (5.7 miles)
Sturgeon, W.Br. (Houghton)
I-IV
4.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater