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Playspot MI

Confluence with West Branch

American Whitewater 45.2720, -84.6010

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Gauge Conditions

Runnable: 100.0 – 1,200.0 CFS

Possibly tame whitewater. *HELP YOUR FELLOW BOATERS BY PROVIDING A COMMENT ABOUT GAUGE READING AND BEST RANGES FOR BOATABILITY*

Description

The confluence with the W.Branch is (by reports) the location of a park and perhaps the best (or only?) playable whitewater features on the run. Good access allows PnP (Park and Play) or put-in for shortened trip from here down to Indian River.

The following video shows (at least parts of) a trip with canoe and recreational/touring kayaks from near this location down to our listed take-out:

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Playspot
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.0 mi
Directions
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Trowbridge Road to Indian River (up to 20.5 miles)
Sturgeon (Cheboygan)
I-II 18.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater