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Rapid MI

Island

Spruce - Koskela Road to Michigamme River (up to 8.35 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Middle Branch Escanaba River at Humboldt, MI Downstream Primary
Runnable: ? – ? CFS

Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Island
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Island Rapid on the Spruce River presents a relatively straightforward but technical descent through a boulder-strewn section that requires precise boat positioning and careful route selection. Paddlers should be prepared to navigate between and around mid-stream rocks, with potential for pin hazards during lower water levels, and maintain a strong, direct line to avoid potential lateral hydraulics near the island formation.
Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
5.8 mi
Directions
Navigate
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Koskela Road to Michigamme River (up to 8.35 miles)
Spruce
I-II 8.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater