Rapid
MI
Island
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: ? – ? CFS
Approximate - nearest available gauge. Use as general reference only.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
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
Interactive river map
Loads as you approach this section.
Other Rapids on This Run (16)
Rapid
N/A
Drainage area ~8.4 square miles.
Rapid
N/A
Put-in
Rapid
N/A
Confluence, unnamed trib
Rapid
N/A
Fence River Road
Rapid
N/A
Pipeline Clearing?
Rapid
N/A
Powerline Crossing
Rapid
N/A
Braided Channel
Rapid
N/A
Powerline Crossing
Rapid
N/A
Confluence, Mill Creek
Rapid
N/A
Private footbridge
Rapid
N/A
Flatwater begins
Rapid
N/A
Possible egress
Rapid
N/A
Co.Rd.Lga
Rapid
N/A
Boat Ramp
Rapid
N/A
Take-out
Rapid
N/A
Campground
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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
American Whitewater