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 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 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