Black,

A) E7178 (Elm Lane) to Ramsay (Mill St, Old US2) (6.0 miles)

Class I(II)

Avg Gradient 15 fpm

Max Gradient 26 fpm

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Updated	Level
BLACK RIVER NEAR BESSEMER, MI	300 - 2000 cfs	03h31m	~ 106 cfs (rc= -0.1 )
BLACK RIVER NEAR BESSEMER, MI	300 - 2000 cfs
Gauge is well downstream. Flow at this reach may be about half of gauge.

River Description

Quick Facts:

Location: 6.5 miles ESE of Ironwood/Hurley.
Shuttle Length: 7.8 miles. (See details in "Directions" Tab.)
Character: Quiet northwoods float, punctuated by a class II drop and maybe a few light rapids.

Put-in is approximately 1475' elevation.
Take-out is approximately 1384' elevation.
Thus total elevation change is approximately 92'.

This reach is mostly a backcountry float, consisting of (very few) class I and II rockbed rapids interspersed with moving and quietwater. Granite Falls, a class II rapid, is the biggest drop. Access at this point is possible for a shorter trip if so desired. This knocks off 1.87 miles. (Coordinates: 46.4353N, 90.0321W)

StreamTeam Status: Not Verified

Last Updated: 2009-09-09 01:07:31

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Gauge Information

Gauge Description:

Gauge is located downstream of two significant tributary streams below this reach. Actual flow should be about 50-60% of indicated. Otherwise, visual gauging at take-out.