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Rapid MI

Confluence, Perch River

Sturgeon (Baraga) - D) Tibbets Falls: Plains Rd to Sturgeon Gorge Rd (0.2 up to 7.5 miles) · MI

American Whitewater 46.5680, -88.6457

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Gauge Conditions

Sturgeon River near Sidnaw, MI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Almost certainly too low.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Confluence, Perch River
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

At the confluence of the Perch River, paddlers encounter a complex merging point with potential hydraulic interactions and shifting water dynamics. The entry requires careful navigation as the river-left Perch River introduces additional flow and potential turbulence, demanding precise boat positioning and awareness of potential cross-currents. While specific difficulty is unrated, paddlers should anticipate potential technical challenges at this river junction and maintain heightened situational awareness.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.7 mi
Directions
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D) Tibbets Falls: Plains Rd to Sturgeon Gorge Rd (0.2 up to 7.5 miles)
Sturgeon (Baraga)
I-II(IV) 7.3 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater