C) Pemene Falls (0.2 miles)Class IV
0.2 Miles
Avg Gradient 24 fpm
Max Gradient 24 fpm
Pemene Falls
Pemene Falls Photo of Pemene Falls by Brian Sodergren taken Aug 26, 2003 @ Low Gauge Information
Menominee
River DescriptionThis run is easily combined with Piers Gorge. It is a shorter and more intense reach than Piers Gorge, and may offer better play below the rapids (depending upon your preferences!).This is easily one of the scarier rapids that I have run. It consists of 4 main features, which I will describe in the order you encounter them while running the rapids. There are some sweet smaller surf waves leading into the main drop. The first large feature, Clarice Hole is an extremely violent river-wide hole where the river narrows to 12' wide. It flushes in the center. When entering the hole from upstream, the top of the backwash is a little above eyeball level. There is a small room of doom to the right, which (if you flip and are swept into) will make your life miserable. There are countless sharp pointy rocks (that the current will slam you against) as you set up for a roll. A word of caution: this is where Pemene Dam used to be. It has been my experience that at levels above 7.9 feet you can safely run this rapid without the risk if hitting rebar. However, I have not been able to confirm presence or absence of rebar risks at levels below 7.9 feet. Also, the hole becomes less flushy the lower you get. I have not visited "The Lambs" any higher than 8.3 feet (which is a good level to run it at), but I was told that it was very intimidating at 12 feet. 50 yards downstream is Hannibal Hole. This is a great hole to play in, especially since there is a huge eddy on river left that provides easy access. Just 5 yards below Hannibal is Lecter Wave. This is one of the best waves in the Upper Peninsula/Wisconsin area in my opinion. A huge eddy on river left provides easy access. The 4th feature of this rapid is known as Cannibal Rock. It is a chunk of old dam on the river right side of Lecter Wave. This rock is just below the surface and if you windowshade here, you will smack it hard. (I received a mild concussion the first time I hit it, and spent the next 12 hours vomiting. Plus it snapped my paddled in half!) This run is a little off the main drag, but worth a trip to see. Even if you decide not to run Clarice, you may find Hannibal and Lecter will provide adequate entertainment. Recommended 'Companion' Runs
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