Michigan whitewater - Montreal River, Keweenaw County

Keweenaw county, Logging Road to Lake Superior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I(IV)     13.8 miles
  The wonderful Michigan scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This section of Montreal River in Keweenaw County is 13.8 miles long and has been rated as a class I(IV) section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around
    here you won't find a large number of other rivers. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around
here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Montreal River is a good location of typical rainfall; the wettest month of the year is commonly January, that's the one that snows the most, and April is when it's the driest. Do schedule some time to stop at Bete Grise Bay in the neighborhood of Montreal River if you have a chance.
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Montreal River with overnight lows in the 50's. Throughout
 
the winter highs are frequently in the 20's, and through the dark hours in the winter at Montreal River temperatures sink to the 0's.

Montreal River, Logging Road to Lake Superior road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I(IV)
Length: 13.8 miles
Average Gradient: 23 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.41342
Longitude: -88.01806

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 47.39236
Longitude: -87.8414

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Current weather conditions at Montreal River, Michigan
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Local climate location: HOUGHTON FAA AP 29 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet
37 miles away
Set in the hills of Copper Country is the AmericInn of Calumet. Looking for the best powder for skiing and sledding? How about 10 percent of the worlds freshwater for sailing? Its all here in the UP. ...

Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton
43 miles away
At the Budget Host Inn, Houghton we are pleased to offer you a clean, quiet, comfortable place to stay at a reasonable price while vising Houghton, Hancock and the rest of Michigans beautiful Keweenaw...

Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton
45 miles away
Pride of Super 8 property located right on the Waterfront. Boat Docks are located directly in front of motel with fishing piers and grills for outdoor cooking. The Summer Gardens are spectacular. Mic...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Montreal River.
 Whitewater Near Montreal River:
Eagle River, Keweenaw County , 25 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.3 miles long (Phoenix to Eagle River Falls)
Salmon Trout River, Marquette County , 28 miles away, Class III-V - 8.7 miles long (Confluence of W Br Close to Cty 550)
Huron River - East Br., Baraga County , 28 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 5.6 miles long (AAA Road to Skanee Rd)
Huron River - West Br., Baraga County , 29 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.9 miles long (Black C Highway Road to logging ford)
 Ski Areas Near Montreal River:
Marquette, Michigan , 55 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 76 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 83 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 94 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 122 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 147 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 149 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 155 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 155 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 168 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Montreal River:
Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet , 37 miles away
Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 43 miles away
Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton , 45 miles away
Jasper Ridge Inn Ishpeming, Ishpeming , 45 miles away
Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming , 46 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Montreal River:
Fanny Hooe Resort and Campground, Copper Harbor, 4 miles away
 National Parks Near Montreal River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 46 miles away
 Lakes Near Montreal River

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