Black (M.Br.Escanaba trib)
Below Goose Lake to powerlines below Co.Rd.Fw (up to 9.34 miles)
| Difficulty | I-II(III) |
| Length | 8.2 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 13 fpm |
| Reach Info Last Updated | April 29, 2015 |
River Description
OK, this is extremely small, has rather low gradient and a lot of flatwater, and is nestled between two other good-sized rivers (Michigamme to the South, M.Br.Escanaba to the North). Drainage at the uppermost access (our listed put-in) is only about 6 square miles. Additional access points exist, and may be desirable if it is too small (and insufficient flow) at the uppermost put-in. So . . . not likely to make anyone's 'must do' list. However, there are some rather interesting stretches of rapids . . . and . . . well downstream of our listed section, a named falls worth looking at. (We have included it on the map and features list.)
So, again, probably not likely to be run (unless everything in the area is in flood). But, hey, it could happen!
River Features
Put In
Co.Rd.601
You should probably scout (before putting on) the place where Co.Rd.601 crosses, as there may not be adequate passage here. You'll want to know ahead of time what things look like, to be certain you will be either able to get through or able to safely get out to portage at this road, which crosses amid the aforementioned half-mile narrows. Additionally, just downstream, it appears there may be a private footbridge crossing the stream which you should check for adequate clearance. (You should be able to see it from the road.) This narrows/swifts continues a bit more than 0.1 mile downstream, but then peters out, and it's a good ways to the next rips, so *IF* this upper stretch is runnable, and you are looking for only the best gradient, this would be a good place to end your trip.
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