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 scenic beauty of Michigan and the water flowing gracefully down Au Train River will make you feel great. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Escanaba, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. There are no other stretches to paddle along Au Train River than the M94/Dam to below power house stretch. This section of Au Train River in Alger County is 1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV+ section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater rafting
and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a pretty small number of paddling spots.
If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: If the weather is nice here at Au Train River, you can go for a hike along the Addis Lakes Ski Trail. For the duration of the summer at Au Train River highs are frequently in the 70's. Summer night lows sink down to the 50's. The
cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's while Au Train River night low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's. On a tremendous day at Au Train River you can take a hike along the Chatham Ski Trail, and a trip to Au Train Falls will fill your spirit
with good feelings. Au Train River gets a normal amount of rain; September is the wettest month with most rain, and the driest month is February.
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