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Michigan

Lincoln River

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Why you'll love it

4.1 mi run
Seasonal — can run dry
108 cfs avg flow

River facts

Water
Seasonal — can run dry
Average flow
108 cfs
Average current
0.9 ft/s
Gradient
1.2 ft/mi
Drainage area
97 sq mi

Long-term averages modeled by USGS (NHDPlus HR), not today's conditions. Check a gauge before you go.

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About this water

Lincoln River is a 4.1-mile paddling stretch near Ludington, Michigan. It is intermittent and may run dry in some seasons. USGS models an average flow of about 108 cfs and a gradient of about 1.2 feet per mile.

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Guided trips nearby

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Wilderness Canoe Trips

Kayaking business nearby (~46 mi away) — hasn't claimed their Roamze page yet

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