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.
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