Ford, Michigan, US
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Hwy.2 to Hwy.35 (7.75 miles)
| Usual Difficulty |
II-III (varies with level) |
| Length |
7.75 Miles |
| Avg. Gradient |
11 fpm |
| Max Gradient |
23 fpm |
Gauge Information
| Name |
Range |
Difficulty |
Updated |
Level |
|
FORD RIVER NEAR HYDE, MI
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|
usgs-04059500 |
925 - 3000 cfs
|
I(II) |
59d09h28m |
254
cfs
(rc= -0.7 ) |
Not recommended as a whitewater run. Will be tame, and a scrape. Gauge (450 sq.mi. drainage) lies about two miles upstream of put-in, thus should very accurately portray flows in this reach. |
River Description
The run consists primarily of swiftwater, punctuated by a nice series of standing waves (class II?
III?) with little obstruction, as the river bends to the right beyond an island. Another lesser
rapids (I-II) lies about 1.5 miles further downstream.
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2011-09-01 21:41:54
