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   This section of Black River is 2.6 miles long and has been rated as a class IV-V(V+) section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior section is just one of them. This stretch is short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Not too     many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. There's camping available near Black River. The beautiful scenery of Gogebic County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. Briefly about the general area: It's always good to stop at Sandstone Falls; don't leave Black River without first going for a hike along the Rainbow Falls Trail. Summertime at Black River arrives with high temperatures   in the 70's while nighttime lows are usually in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Black River are in the-10's. From a rain point of view Black River is a relatively typical spot; of all the months in a year June is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is February. This site, the Gogebic Range, has so much outdoors fun stuff. Put some time aside to spend at Gorge Falls while you're here at Black River. 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. Bluffs Inn, Bessemer 8 miles away Located on US Hwy 2 in Bessemer, MI, The Bluffs Inn Bessemer is the ideal location for the outdoor enthusiast; 2 miles to Big Powderhorn Mountain Sky Resort and Wolverine Cross Country Ski and Snowsho... Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood 11 miles away Each AmericInn is built with solid masonry construction and the highest sound rating in the industry to allow you the experience of a quiet nights sleep. Business and Leisure Travelers are accommodate... Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood 12 miles away 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Indoor pool and spa. FREE local calls. Kids stay free, 18 and younger with parent or grandparent. In-room coffee makers, hairdryers, and...   Gogebic Range Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Gogebic Range. Gogebic Range Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Gogebic Range. All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Black River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Black River, Michigan. Find a whitewater outfitter in Michigan Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Merrill, Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Black River. 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 Ski Brule, Michigan , 98 miles away, 500 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 107 miles away, 350 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 134 miles away, 265 vertical feet   Hotels Near Black River: Bluffs Inn, Bessemer , 8 miles away Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 12 miles away Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood , 12 miles away Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 12 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