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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam section of Ontonagon River - West Branch is 13.4 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The wild scenery of the Gogebic Range is great. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter,      this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam stretch is just one of many. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The nature scenery of Ontonagon County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There's camping available near Ontonagon River - West Branch. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of rain falls here at Ontonagon River - West Branch; August is the wettest month with most rain, and February meanwhile is the driest month. These mountains rock, just check out all the entertaining   stuff to do in the Gogebic Range. Sandstone Falls is always fun to check out. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Ontonagon River - West Branch, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 10's, and nighttime lows through the winter for Ontonagon River - West Branch tend to be in the-10's. Why not take a refreshing hike along the North Country National Scenic Trail; a short visit to Gleason Creek Falls is always worthwhile. 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 Paddler input for Ontonagon River - West Branch, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Ontonagon River - West Branch, Gogebic Range, Michigan Local climate location: BERGLAND DAM 15 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Silver City, Mi, Silver City 9 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... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Michigan Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Houghton, Michigan 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.       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 Best Western Derby Inn, Eagle River , 35 miles away Eagle River Days Inn, Eagle River , 36 miles away Super 8 Motel - Eagle River, 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