Michigan whitewater - Paint River, Iron County Iron county, Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     5.6 miles   The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. 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 lots     of rivers here are good for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road stretch of Paint River in Iron County is 5.6 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: An average amount of rainfall falls at Paint River; through the month of August you get the most rain around here while February is ordinarily the driest month. Don't leave Paint River without first paying a visit to Hemlock Rapids It's always brilliant to check out Lower Hemlock Rapids. High temperatures at Paint River all through the warmest time of the year are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; overnight lows in the 0's for Paint River.   Paint River, Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 5.6 miles Average Gradient: 11 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.20711 Longitude: -88.47162 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.1691 Longitude: -88.50412 Paddler input for Paint River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Paint River, Michigan Local climate location: BEECHWOOD 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River 11 miles away The inviting town of Iron River awaits you. The centrally located AmericInn Lodge and Suites is ready to be your home away from home. You will want to make plans to attend the many festivals, gallerie... Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 28 miles away The Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn is a full-service hotel that offers our guests a relaxing atmosphere located directly on the shore of Lake Superior. Our guests are treated to a clean and comforta... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain 34 miles away Conveniently located on US2/ 141/ M95 , the brand new Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites of Iron Mountain is proud to offer 100% nonsmoking accommodations. Our amenities include a heated indoor pool...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Paint River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Paint River, Michigan. 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 Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Iron Mountain, Michigan-Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Paint River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Paint River.   Whitewater Near Paint River: Brule River, Forest/Florence County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 15.8 miles long (Highway 189 to FS2150) Pine River, Florence County , 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.3 miles long (Chipmunk Rapids to Goodman Grade) Pine River, Florence County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 9.2 miles long (Goodman Grade to Highway 101) Paint River, Iron County , 18 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.8 miles long (Little Bull Dam to Horserace Rapids) Rock River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River) Popple River, Florence County , 19 miles away, Class II-III+ - 11.2 miles long (Morgan Lake Road to Pine River) Pine River, Forest/Florence County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 22.2 miles long (Highway 55 to Chipmunk Rapids) Tioga River, Baraga County , 20 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.8 miles long (Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road) Popple River, Florence County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 10.2 miles long (Twin River Road to Morgan Lake Road)   Ski Areas Near Paint River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 17 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 47 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 75 miles away, 600 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 86 miles away, 641 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 102 miles away, 200 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 102 miles away, 700 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 103 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 105 miles away, 465 vertical feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 110 miles away, 265 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 112 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Paint River: Americinn - Iron River, Mi, Iron River , 11 miles away Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 28 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites IRON MOUNTAIN, Iron Mountain , 34 miles away Budget Host Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 34 miles away Comfort Inn Iron Mountain, Iron Mountain , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Paint River: Iron River Koa Kampground, Iron River, 5 miles away Bewabic State Park, Crystal Falls, 6 miles away Iron County Pentoga Park, Crystal Falls, 7 miles away   Trails Near Paint River: Lauterman Trail, Florence County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Paint River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 45 miles away   Lakes Near Paint River