Copper Falls

Copper Falls

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River Description

This run consists of two sections of gradient interspersed with flat water and light rapids. From Rte 169, you'll encounter 1.5 miles of flatwater before the beginning of the Red Granite falls sequence. Red Granite Falls consists of boulder bed interspersed with high angle slides, class IV in low water, class V at higher flows. Alternate put-in and/or pre-run scouting is available at this point by driving to the base of the drop and hiking up.

Note: Access into the canyon below Copper Falls (28') is prohibited by Copper Falls State Park. Attempts to run the final mile to Devil's Gate may result in conflict with rangers. Access to Devil's Gate footbridge (first approved access point downstream of the falls) is via hiking trails in the park.

For additional description, see Upper Midwest PaddleGuide

For additional photos, see Midwest River Inventory