Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River - West Branch, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County

Ontonagon county, Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     13.4 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The natural beauty of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. 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. The campgrounds here at Ontonagon River - West Branch are pretty good. This stretch of Ontonagon River - West Branch is 13.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove.
Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. When you're paddling down a Gogebic Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too.

Briefly about the general area:
So much fun stuff to do in the Gogebic Range, not enough time. Gleason Creek Falls is a stunning place to pop by while you're at Ontonagon River - West Branch. Sandstone Falls is always fun to check out; if the
 
weather is great, you can go for a hike along the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Summertime highs at Ontonagon River - West Branch mostly tend to be in the 70's. Once the sun is down it descends down to the 50's. All through the winter this place gets highs in the 10's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Ontonagon River - West Branch plunge into the-10's. From a rain point of view Ontonagon River - West Branch is a pretty common site; the month with most of the rain is August; February is when it's the driest.

Ontonagon River - West Branch, Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 13.4 miles
Average Gradient: 10 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.65309
Longitude: -89.3855

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.6882
Longitude: -89.23111

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Current weather conditions at Ontonagon River - West Branch, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Houghton, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Ontonagon River - West Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Ontonagon River - West Branch.
 Whitewater Near Ontonagon River - West Branch:
Ontonagon River - South Branch, Ontonagon County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 19.4 miles long (Highway 28 to W Br Ontonagon)
Ontonagon River - West Branch, Ontonagon County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.3 miles long (Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon)
Baltimore River, Ontonagon County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45)
Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon County , 13 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon County , 17 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28)
Big Iron River, Ontonagon County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (White Pine to Silver City)
 Ski Areas Near Ontonagon River - West Branch:
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 25 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 46 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 48 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 55 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 108 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 108 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 121 miles away, 265 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Ontonagon River - West Branch:
Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City , 9 miles away
Wild Eagle Lodge, Eagle River , 35 miles away
Settle Inn & Stes Eagle River, Eagle River , 35 miles away
Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 35 miles away
Eagle River Days Inn, Eagle River , 36 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Ontonagon River - West Branch:
River Pines RV Park and Campgrounds, Ontonagon, 9 miles away
Tom's Tours and Campground, Ontonagon, 10 miles away
Matchwood Campground, Gogebic County, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Ontonagon River - West Branch:
North Country National Scenic Trail, Ontonagon County , 6 miles away
 National Parks Near Ontonagon River - West Branch:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 56 miles away
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 69 miles away

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