Michigan whitewater - Planter Creek, Gogebic Range, Gogebic County

Gogebic county, Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     1.1 miles
  The scenic beauty of Gogebic County and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This stretch of Planter Creek in Michigan is 1.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. Planter Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road stretch is the only one. Whitewater paddling here in the Gogebic Range is a great experience. This is an extremely short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to
    master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing
to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
Through the summer highs here at Planter Creek get into the 70's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Through the winter highs are in the 10's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Planter Creek sink into the-10's. Planter
 
Creek gets a typical amount of annual rainfall; the month of June is the wettest with most of the rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Really fine skiing awaits you at Indianhead.

Planter Creek, Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV
Length: 1.1 miles
Average Gradient: 151 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.48876
Longitude: -89.92907

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.50561
Longitude: -89.93358

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Current weather conditions at Planter Creek, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: IRONWOOD 16 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood
15 miles away
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Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood
17 miles away
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Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood
17 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood is conveniently located off of US Highway 2 in western Michigan. We are near downtown Ironwood in an area where many outdoor adventures, fine dining, and scenic views ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Planter Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Planter Creek.
 Whitewater Near Planter Creek:
Black River, Gogebic County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls)
Copper Creek, Gogebic County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle)
Black River, Gogebic County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Underwood Tower Road to Steigers Bridge)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 8.4 miles long (Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road)
Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513)
Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (South Boundary Road to Lake Superior)
Black River, Gogebic County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls)
Black River, Gogebic County , 11 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior)
Little Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior)
 Ski Areas Near Planter Creek:
Indianhead, Michigan , 3 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 5 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 11 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 25 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 32 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 77 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 77 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 88 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Loch Lomond, Ontario , 94 miles away, 750 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Planter Creek:
Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 15 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 17 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 17 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 17 miles away
Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 18 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Planter Creek:
Preque Isle State Campground, Gogebic County, 10 miles away
Henry Lake Campground, Gogebic County, 12 miles away
Big 6 RV Resort and Campground, Mercer, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Planter Creek:
Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic County , 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Planter Creek:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 64 miles away

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