Whitewater Run MI Class II(III)

C) Boney Falls Dam to CR420 (2 to 17.5 miles)

Escanaba

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Runnable: 1,500.0 – 6,000.0 CFS

Generally tame but runnable low flows.

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Description
The run is mostly flat and swift-water. The riverbed is generally open (unobstructed channel), though waves may build at higher levels. It appears (from Satellite photos on Google) the run may start with about 1.5 miles of good gradient (though little apparent features) before things peter out for a while. Approximately four miles into the run, a set of irregular sloping ledges is encountered. These ledges are stretched over about a mile or two of river, which may be accessible by nearby road. (We do not have specific information regarding viability of access at top and bottom of this stretch.) Some boaters may wish to check this out for possible 'park-and-play', or for a short trip from the listed put-in. Additional features appear downstream, though far more spread out. The final stretch (may 2 miles or so) is on backwaters from the dam at Chandler Falls, just downstream of our listed take-out. The resolution on Google Maps for this area is excellent. Go to the 'Map' tab, click top right to switch from 'Topo' to 'Satellite' view, then zoom in to do a 'virtual flyover' of this reach! The following video (via YouTube, from a TV show) features a commercial rafting outfitter running this section of river. We have set start-time to skip intro/set-up footage. You can view the full show by dragging the YouTube 'slider' to the beginning (or any point) of the show.) *906 Outdoors Video*
Difficulty
Class II(III)
Length
17.6 mi
Gradient
10 ft/mi
max 20
Rapids
14
Shuttle Info
For driving directions to the ledge sequence, enter **45.9521828 -87.2186356** in the text box below.
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
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