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Rapid MI Class IV

Swinging Bridge (Zoom Flume)

Presque Isle - D) 'Bottom Presque': South Boundary Rd to Lake Superior (1.1 miles) (MI)

Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 6.2 – 7.0 FT

Almost certainly too low for whitewater run.

Photo
Swinging Bridge (Zoom Flume)
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description

Just below Manabezho, will be a series of waves and holes (some of which may be a bit aggressive!) leading toward a LARGE island. By far the majority of the flow heads to the left. (Only at times of quite elevated flows will there be anything more than a trickle or rivulet down the right side.) As the left side heads down to pass under a suspension footbridge, you'll encounter quite a chaotic rush. It is impressive to come here at low flows to see the kettles scoured into the bedrock through this area. (Once you've seen this area 'dry', you'll see how being upside-down or out of your boat through here could be brutal.) As you pass under the footbridge the current slows as you head toward Lake Superior.

Location
Type
Rapid
Difficulty
Class IV
Mile Marker
0.9 mi
Directions
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D) 'Bottom Presque': South Boundary Rd to Lake Superior (1.1 miles)
Presque Isle
IV-V 1.1 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater