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Michigan | Northern Lower Michigan
Pine RiverEdgetts to Lincoln Bridge
Upper Pine River moving-water day from Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge, above the federal permit corridor. American Whitewater documents the exact reach, and the Hoxeyville USGS gauge gives it the same conservative Pine River flow check used by the downstream Pine routes.
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Launch at Edgetts and take out at Lincoln Bridge for the upper Pine River moving-water reach above the federal permit corridor. Use the Hoxeyville USGS gauge as a conservative low-water check, then make same-day decisions from access signage, wood, and weather.
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Put-in
Edgetts Pine River launchEdgetts is mapped and coordinate-backed by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau / Forest Service Pine River map and named by American Whitewater, but it is not as cleanly documented as Lincoln in Outdoor Michigan. Follow current signs and do not use private land if access has changed.
Take-out
Lincoln Bridge Campground Boat LaunchLincoln Bridge is a Michigan DNR carry-in launch with limited parking in Outdoor Michigan. Stage the take-out first so the exit and parking are clear before launch.
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Access notes and hazards
Access caveats
- Edgetts is mapped and coordinate-backed by the Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau / Forest Service Pine River map and named by American Whitewater, but it is not as cleanly documented as Lincoln in Outdoor Michigan. Follow current signs and do not use private land if access has changed.
- Lincoln Bridge is a Michigan DNR carry-in launch with limited parking in Outdoor Michigan. Stage the take-out first so the exit and parking are clear before launch.
- The Hoxeyville gauge is downstream on the same Pine River corridor. American Whitewater says it may vary slightly from the upper reach, so treat 170 cfs as a low-water screen rather than a full quality guarantee.
Watch for
- Shallow fast current, tight bends, occasional low Class II spots, and logs or stumps piled into turns.
- Scraping and harder boat control when the Hoxeyville gauge falls below the 170 cfs floor used by the app.
- Sweepers, logjams, cold water, storm damage, and limited legal stops away from named public access points.
- Do not continue below Lincoln without checking the downstream Pine Scenic River permit rules and route plan.
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Pine River at High School Bridge near Hoxeyville, MI. This view may be outside your paddling reach. Images are periodic and do not establish safe conditions.
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| Known low-water floor | 170 cfs |
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| Main source behind this score | American Whitewater Pine River flow correlation for the Hoxeyville gauge |
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NotesWhat to know before you go
These notes cover the access details, route quirks, and source caveats most likely to matter once you get there.
- Exact AW reachEdgetts to Lincoln Bridge
American Whitewater documents the Pine River Edgetts-to-Lincoln Bridge reach, rates it Class I-II, lists it at 13.1 miles, and says this upper section does not require the downstream permit.
- Map coordinatesEdgetts 44.062496, -85.583206; Lincoln 44.133377, -85.695248
The Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau / Forest Service Pine River map names Edgetts, Meadow Brook, Skookum, Walker, and Lincoln Bridge and provides GPS coordinates for each launch location.
- Public take-outLincoln Bridge DNR carry-in launch
Outdoor Michigan identifies Lincoln Bridge Campground Boat Launch as a Michigan DNR carry-in boat launch on the Pine River with parking.
- Gauge and threshold170 cfs low floor
American Whitewater ties Pine River conditions to USGS 04125460 and lists 170 cfs as the lower runnable floor. The gauge is downstream of this reach and may vary slightly, so the app uses only a conservative minimum floor.
- Route characterFast shallow turns and wood
AW describes this section as shallow fast current with many tight turns, a sand/clay bottom with occasional rock, and logs or stumps jammed into bends that can be hazardous for paddlers with little moving-water experience.
- Downstream contextScenic River corridor begins at Lincoln
Rivers.gov says the federally designated Pine River reach begins at Lincoln Bridge and describes Forest Service permit, access-fee, and designated-camping controls downstream. This route ends at Lincoln before entering that managed downstream corridor.
Verify it yourselfCheck the source links
Use these links to double-check the gauge, route details, and access notes before you head out.
- American Whitewater Pine River Edgetts to Lincoln
- American Whitewater Pine River gauge detail
- Cadillac Area Visitors Bureau / Forest Service Pine River map
- Lincoln Bridge Campground Boat Launch
- Outdoor Michigan Meadow Brook Bridge Boat Launch
- Outdoor Michigan Skookum South Bank Boat Launch
- Rivers.gov Pine River profile
- USGS 04125460 Pine River at High School Bridge
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What water level is best for the Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge route on the Pine River?
Paddle Today watches Pine River at High School Bridge near Hoxeyville, MI and uses 170 cfs as the conservative low-water floor for this route. The ideal range still needs more paddler reports.
Where does the Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge route on the Pine River start and end?
This route starts at Edgetts Pine River launch and ends at Lincoln Bridge Campground Boat Launch, about 13.1 mi on the water.
Is the Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge route on the Pine River suitable for beginners?
This is listed as a moderate route. Expect more planning than an easy float, and use the live score, route notes, and source links before committing.
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