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Put-in MI

Put In

Sturgeon (Baraga) - A) Nestoria Herman Road to bushwack singletrack (3.6 miles) · MI

American Whitewater 46.5760, -88.2947

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Gauge Conditions

Sturgeon River near Sidnaw, MI Downstream Primary
Runnable: 2,000.0 – 5,000.0 CFS

Almost certainly too low for whitewater in areas of gradient. Likely less than 100 cfs. (Can be paddled as flatwater, with portage/drag across gradient.)

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

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Description

Put In rapid marks the start of the Sturgeon River run near Nestoria, offering paddlers an initial taste of the river's character with a moderate boulder garden and potential wood hazards. Careful route selection is crucial, with multiple channels and the potential for pinning or strainers requiring precise maneuvering through the upper section.

Location

Interactive river map Loads as you approach this section.
Type
Put-in
Difficulty
Class N/A
Mile Marker
0.0 mi
Directions
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A) Nestoria Herman Road to bushwack singletrack (3.6 miles)
Sturgeon (Baraga)
II-III+ 2.9 mi

Current Conditions

5-Day Forecast

Whitewater data from
American Whitewater