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Rapid MI

rapids

Ford - C) Hwy.2 to Hwy.35 (7.75 miles) (MI)

Monitor this Rapid

Gauge Conditions

Ford River near Hyde, MI Upstream Primary

Runnable: 925.0 – 3,000.0 CFS

Not recommended as a whitewater run. Will be tame, and a scrape.

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Photo

Photo courtesy of American Whitewater

Description

The Ford River's rapids in this section offer a technical, rocky descent with numerous small boulder gardens and tight turns that demand precise maneuvering. Paddlers should anticipate frequent shallow sections and potential pin hazards, requiring careful route selection and quick boat control through the intermediate gradient.