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Rapid MN

Powerline Crossing

Big Sucker Creek - Cty 33 to Lake Superior (6.5 miles) · MN

American Whitewater 46.9407, -91.8745

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Gauge Conditions

Knife River near Two Harbors, MN Downstream Primary
Runnable: 300.0 – 1,000.0 CFS

Likely too low. Correlation to reference gauge uncertain. Visual inspection required.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Powerline Crossing
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

Powerline Crossing presents a technical descent with multiple submerged boulder gardens creating complex hydraulics and unpredictable water flow. Paddlers should carefully scout the rapid's center and river right lines, watching for potential pin hazards among the scattered rock formations and monitoring water levels that can significantly alter the rapid's character. Visibility of overhead powerlines adds an additional environmental awareness requirement for navigating this stretch of Big Sucker Creek.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
3.8 mi
Directions
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Cty 33 to Lake Superior (6.5 miles)
Big Sucker Creek
III-IV+(V) 5.8 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater