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Waterfall MI Class IV

Manido Falls

Presque Isle - D) 'Bottom Presque': South Boundary Rd to Lake Superior (1.1 miles) (MI)

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Gauge Conditions
Presque Isle River near Connorville, MI Upstream Primary
Runnable: 6.2 – 7.0 FT

Almost certainly too low for whitewater run.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Manido Falls
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Manido Falls is a challenging Class IV waterfall rapid featuring a series of short, steep ledge drops that demand precise boat control and line selection. Paddlers must navigate multiple technical sections with potential for powerful hydraulics and limited margin for error, requiring careful scouting and a clean, deliberate approach to successfully run the drop. The rapid presents significant consequences for mistakes, with potential for pinning, flipping, or swimming in a high-gradient environment.
Location
Type
Waterfall
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.6 mi
Directions
Navigate
View Full Run
D) 'Bottom Presque': South Boundary Rd to Lake Superior (1.1 miles)
Presque Isle
IV-V 1.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater