Sturgeon (Lk. Michigan trib.)
Ten Mile Rapids (0.6 miles)
| Difficulty | I-II |
| Length | 0.6 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 5 fpm |
| Reach Info Last Updated | December 4, 2017 |
River Description
Yet another Sturgeon River in the U.P. with a short stretch of rapids. This one may offer some minor park-and-play, or short shuttle reach.
River Features
Put In
Distance: 0 mi
Access Point
USGS sampling site
Distance: 0 mi
Other
USGS lists a sampling site with drainage area of 183 square miles.
Upper Ten Mile
Class: IIDistance: 0.07 mi
Other
A very short bit of gradient may offer play at some flows.
Lower Ten Mile
Class: IIDistance: 0.44 mi
Other
The longer stretch of gradient (such as it is) starts with a minor ledge/wave, followed by some light boulder-bed rapids. Again, there may be some play at some flows.
Take Out
Distance: 0.6 mi
Access Point
Campground
Distance: 1.31 mi
Other
If needed/desired, you could paddle (or drive) down to this campgrounds.
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