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Huron River Water Trail

Ann Arbor, Michigan · Tourist attraction

Cool water — ease in carefully

Use caution

As of August 23, 2026, the water temperature at Huron River Water Trail is 64°F (18°C), measured by USGS gauge 04174500, 0.9 miles away.

Cool water — ease in carefully: water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry.

  • Water temperature is 64°F, cool enough to cause cold-water shock on a sudden entry. USGS gauge 04174500, as of Aug 23, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
  • Flow is within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 157 ft³/s over 111 years). USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 23, 9:00 PM gauge-local time
Water temp
64°F
18°C
Streamflow
167 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
11.98 ft
water level

Flow is normal for this date — within the normal range (25th–75th percentile) for Aug 24 (median 157 ft³/s over 111 years).

No official beach-advisory feed for Michigan yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge HURON RIVER AT ANN ARBOR, MI (0.9 mi away), as of Aug 23, 9:00 PM gauge-local time.

Before you get in

  • Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
  • Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
  • Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
  • Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
  • Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.

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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.