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Access Site MI

Cornwell Grade

Sturgeon River

Source: michigan_department_of_natural_resources Updated 1 year ago

City: Wolverine, MI

County: Cheboygan County

Type: Boat Ramp

Location: 45.22035690, -84.58461980

16305 Cornwell Grade Rd, Wolverine, MI 49799, USA

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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions

Sturgeon River at Wolverine, MI Same River 3.8 mi away

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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

I-II Sturgeon (Cheboygan) - Trowbridge Road to Indian River (up to 20.5 miles)

12 ft/mi

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Current Conditions

-- • 100.00-1200.00 cfs

Sturgeon River at Wolverine, MI

Whitewater Runs on Sturgeon River

8 runs (1 nearby)

Difficulty Classes

I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable

Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here

I-II Put-in at this location Trowbridge Road to Indian River (up to 20.5 miles)

18.8 mi 12 ft/mi

These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.

I-II 155 mi away Ten Mile Rapids (0.6 miles)

0.6 mi 5 ft/mi

III-IV 223 mi away Sturgeon Dam (0.3 - 2.0 miles)

1.6 mi 15 ft/mi

II-III+ 273 mi away A) Nestoria Herman Road to bushwack singletrack (3.6 miles)

2.9 mi 20 ft/mi

IV-V 285 mi away C) Sturgeon Canyon: Hwy.41 to Upper Falls (0.75 miles)

0.7 mi 150 ft/mi

I-II(IV) 291 mi away D) Tibbets Falls: Plains Rd to Sturgeon Gorge Rd (0.2 up to 7.5 miles)

7.3 mi 26 ft/mi

II-III(V+) 299 mi away E) Sturgeon Gorge: Sturgeon Falls to NF2270/FSR193 (4.87 miles)

4.7 mi 31 ft/mi

II 300 mi away F) ~1.7 miles below Prickett Dam (PnP)

0.1 mi 6 ft/mi

Whitewater data from American Whitewater

About This Access Site

Cornwell Grade is a boat ramp access point located in Wolverine, Michigan, providing launch access to the scenic Sturgeon River in Cheboygan County. This site serves as a convenient put-in for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters looking to explore one of Michigan's popular paddling rivers. The Sturgeon River offers multiple access points both upstream and downstream, making it ideal for planning trips of varying distances.

The ramp allows for launching of small to medium-sized watercraft. Paddlers should note this is a basic access site with a launching ramp; amenities such as fuel are not available on-site. Before launching, check current river conditions and water levels, as the Sturgeon can vary seasonally. The river is known for offering diverse paddling experiences, so plan your route accordingly based on your skill level and the season.