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Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail

Park · Canton Township, Michigan

Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
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Comfortable for a swim today

Good to swim

Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range.

  • Water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. USGS gauge 04167625, as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Heavy rain today can raise bacteria levels near outfalls and river mouths.
Water temp
71°F
21°C
Streamflow
32 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.83 ft
water level

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LOWER RIVER ROUGE AT WAYNE, MI (2.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 10:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail

H: 77° L: 64°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
77°
|
Feels like 78°
Precipitation
84%
Humidity
67%
Wind
8 mph
UV Index
4
Water Conditions:
🏊Perfect for swimming
12 AM
Clear
68°
3 AM
Overcast
65°
6 AM
Mist
64°
9 AM
Overcast
68°
12 PM
Overcast
77°
3 PM
Heavy rain
70°
6 PM
Heavy rain
74°
9 PM
Heavy rain at times
66°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail?
Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail is a park in Canton Township, Michigan.
What is the water temperature at Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail?
As of August 22, 2026, the water temperature at Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail in Canton Township, Michigan is 71°F (21°C), measured by USGS gauge 04167625, 2.1 miles away.
Can you swim at Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail?
Comfortable for a swim today: water temperature is 71°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail rated?
Lower River Rouge Recreation Trail in Canton Township, Michigan has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 181 reviews.

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Location & Contact

S Canton Center Rd, Canton Township, MI 48188

Canton Township, Michigan 48188

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Accessibility

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