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.

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.

Munising - Days Inn, Munising
14 miles away
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Holiday Inn Express MUNISING-LAKEVIEW, Munising
14 miles away
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Super 8 Motel - Munising/Wetmore Area, Munising
16 miles away
The Super 8 Motel of Munising, MI is located off East Highway 28 & Federal Highway 13. Located near the motel are such attractions as beautiful water falls, crystal clear lakes for great fishing a...



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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, 375 vertical feet
Crystal Mountain, Michigan , 105 miles away, 375 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 122 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 127 miles away, 485 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 129 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Shanty Creek, Michigan , 133 miles away, 450 vertical feet
Boyne Highlands, Michigan , 138 miles away, 550 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Au Train River:
Northwoods Retreat, Au Train , 5 miles away
Bay House, Munising , 14 miles away
Munising - Days Inn, Munising , 14 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MUNISING-LAKEVIEW, Munising , 14 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Munising/Wetmore Area, Munising , 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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