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
Powerline Crossing presents a straightforward navigational challenge with minimal technical complexity, characterized by scattered rock formations and potential submerged obstacles. Paddlers should maintain awareness of the power line infrastructure overhead and carefully assess water levels, as the rapid's character can shift dramatically with flow changes. While specific hazard details are limited, standard whitewater caution and precise maneuvering are advised when traversing this section of the Spruce River.
Location
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
Island
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