Michigan whitewater - Little Carp River, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon/Gogebic County

Ontonagon/Gogebic county, Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS III-IV     5.4 miles
  The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so better not forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled
    as well. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The wild scenery of the Gogebic Range is great. The wonderful Michigan
scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. This section of Little Carp River in Ontonagon/Gogebic County is 5.4 miles long and is a class III-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
A trip to Little Carp River wouldn't be complete without taking a look at Explorers Falls, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Trappers Falls. If you go for the outdoors you'll go for it here in the Gogebic Range.
The yearly precipitation here at Little Carp River is about
 
average; during June this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is February. All through the warm days of summer here at Little Carp River, high temperatures regularly reach the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Little Carp River are in the-10's.

Little Carp River, Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior 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: 127 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.72576
Longitude: -89.87043

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.75603
Longitude: -89.90007

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Current weather conditions at Little Carp River, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: IRONWOOD 26 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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18 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Little Carp River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Carp River.
 Whitewater Near Little Carp River:
Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 1 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.7 miles long (above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 8.4 miles long (Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road)
Copper Creek, Gogebic County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle)
Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (South Boundary Road to Lake Superior)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Underwood Tower Road to Steigers Bridge)
Planter Creek, Gogebic County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road)
Black River, Gogebic County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior)
Black River, Gogebic County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls)
Black River, Gogebic County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls)
Black River, Gogebic County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay)
 Ski Areas Near Little Carp River:
Indianhead, Michigan , 13 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 14 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 17 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 18 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 39 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 72 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 89 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 119 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 133 miles away, 265 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Carp River:
Indianhead Motel, Ironwood , 14 miles away
Bluffs Inn, Bessemer , 18 miles away
Condos Of Powdermill Inn, Bessemer , 18 miles away
Powdermill Inn, Bessemer , 18 miles away
Ray's Lodge, White Pine , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Carp River:
Preque Isle State Campground, Gogebic County, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Little Carp River:
Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Carp River:
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 58 miles away
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 65 miles away

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