Clinton

Ran Avon / Livernois to Yates Cider Mill, 8-3-13, upper gage @ 1.5, Getting shallow but still fun, 2 short portages. Ran it again 8-10-13 and 8-17-13. Upper Gage @ 1.2 Water very low. Had to pay attention to not drag bottom. Got better after Paint Creek.

Ran Ryan Rd / S. of 22 mile to Heritage Park, 8-24-13. 'Lower' Gage around 7.5 ft. Low and slow.

Ran Heritage Park to Clinton River Park (Clinton River Rd. & West of Schoener) 8-25-13, Lower Gage at 7.5, Very calm stretch. Look out for wood. 4 portages to Dodge park. 7 portages from Dodge to Clinton River park. Almost all portages were difficult with the steep banks. Luckily there is a paved bike/hike trail on the left side of the river for much of this section. Bring bug spray!!!

Here are the USGS links for gages and discharge.
Upper (Auburn Hills to Yates)
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mi/nwis/uv?site\_no=04161000&format=gif&period=31
Lower (past Yates)
http://waterdata.usgs.gov/mi/nwis/uv/?site\_no=04161820&agency\_cd=USGS