Escanaba, Michigan, US

C) Boney Falls Dam to CR420 (1 or 17 miles)

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
ESCANABA RIVER AT CORNELL, MI
usgs-04059000	1500 - 6000 cfs	I(II)	59d04h18m	1160 cfs (rc= -0.1 )
	Generally tame but runnable low flows. Gauge (870 sq.mi. drainage) lies on this reach, thus will very accurately reflect actual flows in this reach.

River Description

The run is mostly flat and swift-water. The riverbed is generally open (unobstructed channel), though waves may build at higher levels.

It appears (from Satellite photos on Google) the run may start with about 1.5 miles of good gradient before things peter out.

Approximately four miles into the run, a set of irregular sloping ledges is encountered. These ledges are stretched over about a mile of river, which may be accessible by nearby road. (We do not have specific information regarding viability of access at top and bottom of this stretch.) Some boaters may wish to check this out for possible 'park-and-play', or for a short trip from the listed put-in. See the 'Directions' tab for more information.

The resolution on Google Maps for this area is excellent. We highly recommended going to the 'Map' tab, clicking 'USGS Aerial', double-clicking the put-in (or the middle icon, 'begin ledge sequence'), zooming in to the maximum resolution available, and doing a 'virtual walk' of this reach!