B) CR553 (Marquette Mtn.) to Hwy.41 (2.3 miles)Class II-III
2.3 Miles
Avg Gradient 82 fpm
Max Gradient 149 fpm
River DescriptionThis is a wonderful, fairly continuous stretch. At low to moderate flows, it may be suitable for novice paddlers. At higher flows, it may be best reserved for aggressive intermediate-to-advanced paddlers (with appropriate caution and safety). There are no significant (named) drops which stand out, but the whole section is a rush if you catch it at high water (I.E., a "full pipe")! Due to fast current, narrow and winding stream, small to non-existant eddies, and high potential for strainers, the subjective rating of this section (at high water) is somewhat higher than the actual rapids would otherwise merit. (That is, the rapids still only rate class II-III, but you better have class III-IV skills and safety awareness.)From CR553, there is 1.6 miles of unrelenting gradient at 114FPM, before things peter out for the flat-but-flowing 0.9mile paddle to the take-out. If the dirt road at the take-out is passable, it is possible to drive upstream to its cul-de-sac, thus cutting out most of the flatwater. At present there is a tree in the river and bright plastic tape tied around tree trunks at this point on the river, providing excellent markers for this spot. The parking is a short carry up a good path from the river. Some boaters may wish to combine this reach with a run on the (more challenging) upper. See Upper Carp for description of that reach. StreamTeam Status: unverified
Last Updated: 2004-08-25 17:54:24
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Flow is moderated by dams upstream of run thus increasing the window of runnability slightly.
Gauging is visual from CR553 bridge. If it looks like enough water to float your boat here, the run should be fine.
We also look at the outflow of the pipe through which water is diverted around the dam at the put-in on the upper section of this run.
At a "full pipe" this run will be a real hands-full. With a "half-pipe" the run is much more forgiving.
("Full pipe" will not really quite fill the pipe due to the upturned angle of the outflow pipe.)
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