Michigan whitewater - Baltimore River, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County

Ontonagon county, Highway 45 to Highway 45 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+     5.4 miles
  The beautiful scenery of Ontonagon County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Highway 45 to Highway 45 stretch of Baltimore River in Ontonagon County is 5.4 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. The Highway 45 to Highway 45 stretch
    is the only paddling stretch along Baltimore River. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. When you're paddling down a Gogebic Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too.
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Michigan are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Baltimore River through the summertime are in the 70's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Highs throughout the winter are mostly in the 10's, and nighttime lows during
 
the wintertime for Baltimore River tend to be in the-10's. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Baltimore River; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is when it's the driest.
Be careful coming to the Gogebic Range, you might not ever wanna return home again. A short trip to O Kun de Kun Falls is always worthwhile, and you can go for a hike on the North Country National Scenic Trail.

Baltimore River, Highway 45 to Highway 45 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+
Length: 5.4 miles
Average Gradient: 47 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.63904
Longitude: -89.17891

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.7001
Longitude: -89.1591

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Current weather conditions at Baltimore River, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 18 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 Baltimore River.
 Whitewater Near Baltimore River:
Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road)
Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 12 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon County , 16 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 21 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)
 Ski Areas Near Baltimore River:
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 34 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 44 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 56 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 58 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 64 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Loch Lomond, Ontario , 78 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 99 miles away, 500 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Baltimore River:
Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 15 miles away
Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 34 miles away
Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River , 35 miles away
Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 35 miles away
Days Inn Eagle River, Eagle River , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Baltimore River:
Tom's Tours and Campground, Ontonagon, 8 miles away
Paulging Pond Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 14 miles away
River Pines RV Park and Campgrounds, Ontonagon, 14 miles away
 Trails Near Baltimore River:
North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon County , 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Baltimore River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 47 miles away

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