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Rapid MI

Powerline Crossing

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

American Whitewater 46.4635, -88.0910

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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

Powerline Crossing
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

At Powerline Crossing, paddlers encounter a consistent series of rips with moderate technical challenges, characterized by scattered rocks and potential pin hazards. The rapid's line requires careful navigation through multiple small obstacles, with the best route typically hugging the river's right side where the channel offers the cleanest passage. Paddlers should be prepared for potential underwater obstructions and maintain active route-finding to avoid potential entrapment points.

Location

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Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
6.7 mi
Directions
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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