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Rapid MI

Drainage area ~36 square miles.

Paint Creek - Ironwood Ct. to Clinton River confluence (1.6 miles) · MI

American Whitewater 42.6901, -83.1440

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Gauge Conditions

Paint Creek at Rochester, MI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 100.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Likely too low for decent whitewater entertainment. We need your input! Please add a comment or report.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Drainage area ~36 square miles.
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Description

This section of Paint Creek presents a mixed water environment with potential technical navigation challenges due to potential rocky terrain and variable flow conditions. Paddlers should carefully assess water levels and potential obstacles, as the relatively small drainage area could lead to inconsistent water volume and potential shallow or obstructed passages. Local scouting and recent water reports are recommended before attempting this river segment.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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Ironwood Ct. to Clinton River confluence (1.6 miles)
Paint Creek
I-II 1.6 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater