Michigan whitewater - Carp River, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon/Gogebic County Ontonagon/Gogebic county, above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     1.7 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. When you're paddling down a Gogebic Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The wonderful Michigan scenery and the cool     fresh water beats anything. Carp River doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior section is the only one. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior stretch of Carp River in Michigan is 1.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV(V) section of whitewater. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rain that falls at Carp River is close to the national average; all through June this area sees the most rain while February is generally the driest month. So many fun things to do in the Gogebic Range, not enough time. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself   at Shining Cloud Falls, and don't leave Carp River without first paying a visit to Traders Falls. For the duration of the months of summer, highs commonly are in the 70's at Carp River. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. Through the winter the highs are generally in the 10's, and overnight lows at Carp River during the winter typically drop into the-10's. Carp River, above Shining Cloud 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) Length: 1.7 miles Average Gradient: 149 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.75964 Longitude: -89.85942 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.76772 Longitude: -89.88529 Paddler input for Carp River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Carp River, Gogebic Range, Michigan Local climate location: IRONWOOD 28 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 Carp River.   Whitewater Near Carp River: Little Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior) Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 6 miles away, Class III-V - 8.4 miles long (Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road) Copper Creek, Gogebic County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle) Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (South Boundary Road to Lake Superior) Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Underwood Tower Road to Steigers Bridge) Planter Creek, Gogebic County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road) Black River, Gogebic County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior) Black River, Gogebic County , 16 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls) Black River, Gogebic County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls) Union River, Ontonagon County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.3 miles long (Union River cabin to campground)   Ski Areas Near Carp River: Indianhead, Michigan , 14 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 15 miles away, 465 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 16 miles away, 641 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 19 miles away, 600 vertical feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 40 miles away, 400 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 72 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Loch Lomond, Ontario , 81 miles away, 750 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 88 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Carp River: Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 24 miles away Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 25 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 25 miles away Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 26 miles away Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Carp River: Preque Isle State Campground, Gogebic County, 8 miles away Ontonagon County Park Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 20 miles away   Trails Near Carp River: Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Carp River: Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 57 miles away Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 66 miles away