Rapid
MI
Slide
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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
The Slide rapid on the Sturgeon's West Branch presents a technical navigational challenge with multiple potential lines through a rocky, constricted channel. Paddlers should carefully scout for submerged rocks and potential pinning hazards, maintaining precise boat control through the narrow passage to avoid potential boat-stopping obstacles.
Location
Interactive river map
Loads as you approach this section.
Other Rapids on This Run (18)
Rapid
N/A
Access?
Rapid
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Drainage area ~21 square miles.
Rapid
N/A
Put In
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
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