Michigan whitewater - Ontonagon River - West Branch, Gogebic Range, Ontonagon County
Ontonagon
county,
Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 5.3 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Victoria Falls dam to Victoria Dam Road section of Ontonagon River - West Branch in Michigan is 5.3 miles long and has been
rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find
a large number of good rivers. The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip.
Briefly about the general area: The annual rain here at Ontonagon River - West Branch is about average; August is the month that gets the most rain; February meanwhile is the driest month. For the duration of the warm days of summer highs here at Ontonagon River - West Branch reach the 70's. For the duration of the moonlight hours it's mostly in the
50's. Highs throughout the winter are typically in the 10's, and night lows in the-10's for Ontonagon River - West Branch. The North Country National Scenic Trail is a pleasant hiking trail in the vicinity of Ontonagon River - West Branch.
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These outdoors activities are available near Ontonagon River - West Branch.
Sandstone Creek, Ontonagon
County
, 4 miles away, Class IV - 1 miles long (Roadside along Highway 45)
Baltimore River, Ontonagon
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 5.4 miles long (Highway 45 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon
County
, 4 miles away, Class I-II - 23.1 miles long (Highway 45 to Ontonagon)
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 I-III - 13.4 miles long (Norwich Road to Victoria Falls Dam)
Ontonagon River East Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 7 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (East Branch Road to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 8 miles away, Class I-III - 25 miles long (Highway 2 to Highway 45)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Ontonagon
County
, 14 miles away, Class II - 7.7 miles long (Below Bond Falls to Highway 28)
Ontonagon River - Middle Branch, Gobebic/Ontonagon
County
, 19 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.4 miles long (Burned Dam Camp Ground to Bond Falls Flowage)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon
County
, 20 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)