Michigan whitewater - Au Train River, Alger County

Alger county, M94/Dam to below power house section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+     1 miles
  The M94/Dam to below power house stretch of Au Train River in Michigan is 1 miles long and is a class III-IV+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Escanaba, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Alger County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. There are no other sections to paddle along Au Train River than the M94/Dam to below power house section. The nearby hotels are a bit
    away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or
kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are not so many other good places for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the warmest time of the year highs here at Au Train River get into the 70's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's with temperatures at Au Train River dipping down into the 10's throughout
 
winter nights. Au Train River is a good site of common rain; of all the months in a year September is the one with the most rain; the driest month is February.
Near Au Train River you come across the Addis Lakes Ski Trail which is a nice hiking trail; Au Train Falls is always fun to check out. Going for a hike on the Chatham Ski Trail is always a great adventure.

Au Train River, M94/Dam to below power house road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.33229
Longitude: -86.85

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.34
Longitude: -86.8511

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Current weather conditions at Au Train River, Michigan
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Local climate location: MARQUETTE 26 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Au Train River.
 Whitewater Near Au Train River:
Chocolay River, Marquette County , 28 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Cty Road BH)
 Ski Areas Near Au Train River:
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 24 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 40 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 75 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Homestead, Michigan , 91 miles away, 320 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Au Train River:
Super 8 Motel - Munising Wetmore Area, Munising , 12 miles away
Days Inn Munising, Munising , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MUNISING-LAKEVIEW, Munising , 14 miles away
Comfort Inn Munising, Munising , 16 miles away
AmericInn Munising, Wetmore , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Au Train River:
Au Train Lake Campground, Alger County, 3 miles away
Hovey Lake Campground, Alger County, 11 miles away
Wandering wheels Campground, Munising, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Au Train River:
Addis Lakes Ski Trail, Alger County , 3 miles away
Chatham Ski Trail, Alger County , 3 miles away
Valley Spur Ski Trail, Alger County , 11 miles away
Bay De Noe Grand Island Trail, Delta County , 12 miles away
Haymeadow Falls Trail, Delta County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Au Train River:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising - MI , 16 miles away
 Lakes Near Au Train River

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