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Take-out MI

Take Out

Sturgeon (Menominee R. trib.) - Sturgeon Dam (0.3 - 2.0 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Ford River near Hyde, MI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 250.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Unconfirmed. Probably best flows for whitewater on this reach. (Likely 200-500 cfs.) We need your comments and reports to refine runnable ranges.

Sturgeon River at US HWY-2 at Loretto, MI Downstream Primary
Runnable: 200.0 – 1,500.0 CFS

Likely low boatable flow. We need your comments and reports on how boatability and difficulty changes for this section at various flows.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Take Out
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Take Out rapid marks the end of the Sturgeon Dam section, serving as a transition point for paddlers exiting the river. While specifics on this rapid's technical features are limited, paddlers should be prepared for potential flow variations and potential obstructions near the takeout point. Standard river safety protocols and careful scouting are recommended before navigating this section.
Location
Type
Take-out
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
2.0 mi
Directions
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Sturgeon Dam (0.3 - 2.0 miles)
Sturgeon (Menominee R. trib.)
III-IV 1.6 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater