Carp (Porkies), MI

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above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior (1.7 miles)

Class IV(V)
1.7 Miles
Avg Gradient 149 fpm
Max Gradient 194 fpm

Shining Cloud Falls


Shining Cloud Falls
Photo by Steve Corsi taken 4/10/05 @ 1160 on Black R.



River Description

For the 'hard core' explorers only. There is no road access from either end. For this reason, this river is seldom run.

You have a number of choices to access this run, none of them very enticing:

1) Park at Presque Isle Harbor, 6 mile paddle on Lake Superior (NE along shore) to the mouth of the river (GPS recommended to be sure you have the correct river mouth), hike 1.7 miles upriver to about 0.5 mile above Shining Cloud Falls, boat (and portage) the river, then 6 mile paddle on Lake Superior (SW along shore) back to Presque Isle Harbor.

2) Park at Lake of the Clouds (in Porcupine Mtn. State Park), 6? mile carry in (on park trails) to where the river is big enough to paddle, paddle and portage the river, paddle 5? miles on Lake Superior NE along shoreline (GPS recommended to be sure you have the right spot), hit the beach and hike 2.6 miles on a park trail back to Lake of the Clouds.

3) Shuttle/combo option. Carry in 6? miles as from option 2, and paddle out 6 miles as from option 1. This will necessitate a long shuttle (31.5 mile each way) from Lake of the Clouds to Presque Isle Harbor.

For additional description, see Upper Midwest PaddleGuide


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Last Updated: 2007-04-23 21:57:45

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Laura peeping her head out of the froth


Laura peeping her head out of the froth  Carp (Porkies) MI
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Downstream secton of Smoked


Downstream secton of Smoked  Carp (Porkies) MI
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The creative line on Smoked


The creative line on Smoked  Carp (Porkies) MI
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Look close, Erik's in there somewhere


Look close, Erik's in there somewhere  Carp (Porkies) MI
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Sinking into the Harpoon


Sinking into the Harpoon  Carp (Porkies) MI
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The point of no return


The point of no return  Carp (Porkies) MI
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Down into the Bottom Feeder


Down into the Bottom Feeder  Carp (Porkies) MI
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First drop downstream from Shining Cloud Falls


First drop downstream from Shining Cloud Falls  Carp (Porkies) MI
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Shining Cloud Falls


Shining Cloud Falls  Carp (Porkies) MI
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Gauge Description:

None. This remote river must pretty much be done by 'feel', watching the weather and knowing the levels on rivers in the area such as the Presque Isle and the Black.

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