Gauge Description:

Flow is moderated by dams upstream of run thus increasing the window of runnability slightly.

Visual from CR553 bridge (near Marquette Mountain Ski Area, at listed take-out for upper section, put-in for lower section) or visual inspection of rapids below dam at put-in.

We also look at the outflow of the pipe through which water is diverted around the dam at the put-in.

At a "full pipe" this run will be a real hands-full. Boaters should proceed with caution at 'full pipe' levels, as there are many twists and turns, and the river is prone to having deadfall and snags (since it seldom gets a chance to 'flush'). Boaters must be ready to catch 'one-boat-eddies'. With a "half-pipe" the run is much more forgiving.

(Note: "Full pipe" will not really quite fill the end of the pipe due to the upturned angle.)