Dark Chute
- Mile Marker: 28.4
- Lat / Lon: N 39° 13.770' / W 090° 36.414'
- Description:
Hurricane Island North anchorage is at the start of an alternate route called the Dark Chute. Starting at Mile 28.4 and continuing down the west sides of Hurricane and Diamond Islands, it empties back into the main channel at Mile 22.6. There are charted depths greater than 10 feet the entire length of the 6-mile channel and widths are about 300 feet. Anchoring is available anywhere in this cut. This is a popular area, especially on weekends and in good weather. There is a boat launch behind Diamond Island so expect more traffic there.