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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)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 400.0 – 2,000.0 CFS

Almost certainly too low.

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
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