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Access Site MI

Put In

Cisco Branch Ontonagon River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

City: Marenisco Township, MI
County: Gogebic
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 46.33639900, -89.45249900
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Run
I-II(IV) Put-in Ontonagon, Cisco Br. - Kakabika Falls (Thayer Rd) to FS Rd 178 (Park-n-Huck to 9.7 miles)
27 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
About This Access Site
This is a whitewater put-in access point located on the Ontonagon River at the Cisco Branch in Marenisco Township, Gogebic County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. The site provides river access for paddlers looking to run whitewater sections of the Ontonagon system. As a dedicated whitewater put-in, this location is designed for kayakers and canoeists launching into flowing river conditions rather than calm lake paddling.

Paddlers using this access point should be prepared for moving water conditions typical of the Ontonagon River. The exact difficulty rating and specific hazards of this section would depend on water levels and seasonal conditions, so checking current river conditions before launching is recommended. Given the whitewater classification, this access is best suited for paddlers with some river experience and appropriate skills for the water levels present on the day of use.

The site's location in Marenisco Township provides access to a scenic section of the Ontonagon watershed. Paddlers should be familiar with the specific take-out points and shuttle arrangements for their chosen run, as whitewater sections typically require planning for vehicle positioning.