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Access Site MI

Put In

Cascade Creek • West Branch Ontonagon River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 5 months ago

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City: Matchwood Township, MI
County: Ontonagon
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 46.65200000, -89.44620000
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Whitewater Run
III+ Take-out Cascade Creek - Cascade Falls (PnH)
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Cascade Creek
1 run
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
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III+ Put-in at this location Cascade Falls (PnH)
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About This Access Site
Put In on Cascade Creek is a whitewater put-in located in Matchwood Township in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Cascade Creek is a medium-sized river with a significant gradient of 14.8 feet per mile, making it suitable for whitewater paddlers rather than flat-water boaters. The creek drops 309 feet in elevation over its 20.81-mile length, and at this put-in location near the headwaters, paddlers can expect moving water with an average velocity of 1.37 feet per second and average flows around 26.75 cubic feet per second.

This is a technical whitewater stream that requires intermediate to advanced paddling skills due to its steep gradient and headwater characteristics. Paddlers should be prepared for obstacles typical of fast-moving creeks in the region, including potentially tight channels, rocks, and debris. Water levels and conditions can vary significantly with weather and season, so current conditions should be verified before launching.

The put-in serves kayakers and canoeists looking to paddle whitewater sections of Cascade Creek. Boaters should be aware that this is a remote location in a relatively undeveloped area, so services and facilities may be limited. Trip planning should include understanding the full course being paddled and potential take-out options downstream.