Michigan whitewater - Black River, Gogebic Range, Gogebic County

Gogebic county, Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     7.9 miles
  The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Michigan are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. The Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls section of Black River in Michigan is 7.9 miles long and it is classified as
    a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay
the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The wild scenery of the Gogebic Range is great.

Briefly about the general area:
This is a really good river. Yep, outdoors amusing things truly is bountiful here in the Gogebic Range. Put some time aside to spend at Chippewa Falls since you're here at Black River, and Algonquin Falls is always fun
 
to check out.
A normal amount of precipitation falls here at Black River; through the month of June you get the most rain around here; the driest of the months is February. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Rainbow Falls Trail, and wonderful skiing awaits you at Big Powderhorn Mountain. Through the months of summer at Black River highs are commonly in the 70's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 10's with temperatures at Black River dipping down into the-10's through winter nights.

Black River, Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 7.9 miles
Average Gradient: 24 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.56117
Longitude: -90.0808

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.63169
Longitude: -90.05466

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Current weather conditions at Black River, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: IRONWOOD 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood
9 miles away
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Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood
9 miles away
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Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood
10 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Black River.
 Whitewater Near Black River:
Black River, Gogebic County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior)
Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513)
Black River, Gogebic County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls)
Black River, Gogebic County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay)
Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (South Boundary Road to Lake Superior)
Copper Creek, Gogebic County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 10 miles away, Class III-V - 8.4 miles long (Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road)
Planter Creek, Gogebic County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road)
Montreal River, Iron County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road)
Montreal River - West Fork, Iron/Geobegic County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (Gile Falls to Highway 2)
 Ski Areas Near Black River:
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 4 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 6 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 8 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 24 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 31 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 67 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 84 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 98 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 104 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 133 miles away, 265 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Black River:
Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 9 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood , 10 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 10 miles away
Hurley Days Inn, Hurley , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Black River:
Preque Isle State Campground, Gogebic County, 8 miles away
Little Girls Point Campground, Gogebic County, 17 miles away
Big 6 RV Resort and Campground, Mercer, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Black River:
Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic County , 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Black River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 54 miles away
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 68 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Black River:
Boulder Creek Golf Course, Ironwood , 3 miles away
 Lakes Near Black River

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