Put-in
MI
Put In
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 6.6 – 8.0 FT
Likely too low for areas of gradient to be boatable.
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
Put In rapid serves as the entry point to this section of the Sturgeon River, offering paddlers an immediate introduction to the river's character. While specifics are limited, the rapid likely presents initial navigational challenges with potential obstacles near the put-in location that require careful maneuvering. Paddlers should scout the rapid and assess current water levels before committing to their line.
Location
Interactive river map
Loads as you approach this section.
Other Rapids on This Run (18)
Rapid
N/A
Access?
Rapid
N/A
Drainage area ~21 square miles.
Rapid
N/A
First drop sequence
Rapid
N/A
Snagfest may begin here
Rapid
N/A
West Branch Falls?
Rapid
N/A
Ledge/drop
Rapid
N/A
Short Ledge
Rapid
N/A
Short Ledge
Rapid
N/A
Unnamed Creek
Rapid
N/A
Slide/ledge
Rapid
N/A
Slide
Rapid
N/A
Perjury Creek
Rapid
N/A
Small ledge/wave/rapids
Rapid
N/A
Island
Rapid
N/A
Unnamed Creek
Rapid
N/A
Unnamed Creek
Rapid
N/A
Greenier Creek
Rapid
N/A
Take Out
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Newberry Rd to S.Laird Rd (5.7 miles)
Sturgeon, W.Br. (Houghton)
I-IV
4.5 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater