Michigan whitewater - Little Iron River, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County

Ontonagon county, Nonesuch Falls to Highway 107 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III(IV)     7.5 miles
  The natural beauty of Ontonagon County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Nonesuch Falls to Highway 107 section of Little Iron River in Ontonagon County is 7.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III(IV) section. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Nonesuch Falls to Highway 107 section is one of them. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of
    people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. The Gogebic Range scenery is wonderful.
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Michigan are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that.

Briefly about the general area:
If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Gogebic Range. Union Bay is nearby and always good to explore. The amount of rainfall that falls at Little
 
Iron River is close to the national average; during the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Summertime at Little Iron River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 10's while the cold winter nights at Little Iron River are in the-10's. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Pewabeck Falls; there's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at close by Porcupine Mountain.

Little Iron River, Nonesuch Falls to Highway 107 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III(IV)
Length: 7.5 miles
Average Gradient: 38 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.75378
Longitude: -89.62047

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.82604
Longitude: -89.58806

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Current weather conditions at Little Iron River, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 28 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City
18 miles away
Ten percent of the worlds freshwater laps at the shore outside your window. A bonfire burns out on the beach, and you settle in to the quiet of the beautiful Porcupine Mountains. The AmericInn Lodge a...

Bluffs Inn, Bessemer
35 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
41 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...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Little Iron River.
 Whitewater Near Little Iron River:
Big Iron River, Ontonagon County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (White Pine to Silver City)
Union River, Ontonagon County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.3 miles long (Union River cabin to campground)
Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 18 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.5 miles long (Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Road)
Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 19 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.7 miles long (above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Underwood Tower Road to Steigers Bridge)
Little Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 8.4 miles long (Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road)
Copper Creek, Gogebic County , 24 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 24 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)
 Ski Areas Near Little Iron River:
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 3 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 29 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 30 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 36 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 58 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 72 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 87 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 129 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 130 miles away, 265 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Little Iron River:
Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 18 miles away
Bluffs Inn, Bessemer , 35 miles away
Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 41 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 42 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood , 42 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Little Iron River:
Ontonagon County Park Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 11 miles away
Matchwood Campground, Gogebic County, 18 miles away
River Pines RV Park and Campgrounds, Ontonagon, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Little Iron River:
Alligator Eye Trail, Gogebic County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Little Iron River:
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 56 miles away

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