Michigan whitewater - Presque Isle, Gogebic Range, Gogebic County

Gogebic county, Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV(V)     1.5 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan are easier than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The wonderful Michigan scenery and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There's camping available near Presque Isle. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. 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, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. This is a short paddling stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. This stretch of Presque Isle is 1.5 miles long and is rated by American
Whitewater as a class IV(V) section. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. The Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Road section is one of many paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
At Presque Isle through the summer months highs are in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 10's, and night lows at Presque Isle during the winter ordinarily fall into the-10's. It's always wonderful to stop at Yondota Falls.
The
 
amount of rainfall that falls at Presque Isle is close to the national average; through August this area sees the most rain, and the driest month is February.

Presque Isle, Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV(V)
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.43009
Longitude: -89.6814

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.4452
Longitude: -89.6941

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Current weather conditions at Presque Isle, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: REST LAKE 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn Minocqua, Minocqua
26 miles away
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27 miles away
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The Waters Of Minocqua, Minocqua
28 miles away
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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Presque Isle.
 Whitewater Near Presque Isle:
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Underwood Tower Road to Steigers Bridge)
Planter Creek, Gogebic County , 17 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road)
Union River, Ontonagon County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 1.3 miles long (Union River cabin to campground)
Little Iron River, Ontonagon County , 18 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 7.5 miles long (Nonesuch Falls to Highway 107)
Big Iron River, Ontonagon County , 19 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (White Pine to Silver City)
Copper Creek, Gogebic County , 19 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 8.4 miles long (Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road)
Little Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior)
Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 20 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.7 miles long (above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior)
Ontonagon River, Ontonagon County , 20 miles away, Class I-II(IV) - 9.7 miles long (Thayer Road to FS Road 178)
 Ski Areas Near Presque Isle:
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 18 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 20 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 22 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 28 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 49 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 71 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 72 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Loch Lomond, Ontario , 91 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 92 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Presque Isle:
Comfort Inn Minocqua, Minocqua , 26 miles away
Best Western Concord Inn, Minocqua , 27 miles away
The Waters Of Minocqua, Minocqua , 28 miles away
Americinn - Minocqua, Wi, Minocqua , 28 miles away
Black Bear Lodge, Saint Germain , 29 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Presque Isle:
Bobcat Lake Campground, Gogebic County, 4 miles away
Ontonagon County Park Campground and Picnic Area, Ontonagon County, 7 miles away
Henry Lake Campground, Gogebic County, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Presque Isle:
Alligator Eye Trail, Gogebic County , 9 miles away
 Lakes Near Presque Isle

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