Michigan whitewater - Black River, Gogebic Range, Gogebic County Gogebic county, Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     2.6 miles   The Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior section of Black River is 2.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V(V+) section. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. Not too     many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior stretch is just one of them. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. The wonderful Gogebic County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater paddling here in the Gogebic Range is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Black River generally tend to be in the 70's; the nighttime is rather chillier of course, usually in the 50's. High temperatures through   the wintertime are normally in the 10's, and overnight lows throughout the wintertime for Black River tend to be in the-10's. This site, the Gogebic Range, has so much outdoors amusing things. Gorge Falls is an inspiring place to stop at while here. A short visit to Sandstone Falls is always worthwhile, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Black River; Rainbow Falls Trail is a delightful local trail. A typical amount of precipitation falls here at Black River; most of the rain falls all through June, and February is when it's the driest. Black River, Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V(V+) Length: 2.6 miles Average Gradient: 110 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.63169 Longitude: -90.05466 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.66696 Longitude: -90.04861 Paddler input for Black River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Black River, Gogebic Range, Michigan Local climate location: IRONWOOD 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Black River.   Whitewater Near Black River: Black River, Gogebic County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls) Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (South Boundary Road to Lake Superior) Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513) Copper Creek, Gogebic County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle) Black River, Gogebic County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls) Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 8.4 miles long (Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road) Black River, Gogebic County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay) Planter Creek, Gogebic County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road) Little Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior) Montreal River, Iron County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road)   Ski Areas Near Black River: Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 7 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 8 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 9 miles away, 638 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 26 miles away, 400 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 29 miles away, 641 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 66 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 700 vertical feet Loch Lomond, Ontario , 92 miles away, 750 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 98 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Black River: Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 12 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 12 miles away Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 12 miles away Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Black River: Preque Isle State Campground, Gogebic County, 6 miles away Little Girls Point Campground, Gogebic County, 19 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic County , 1 miles away   National Parks Near Black River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 54 miles away Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 65 miles away   Lakes Near Black River