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
  The Yondota Falls to Copps Mine Road section of Presque Isle is 1.5 miles long and is a class IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty of Michigan and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. When
    you're paddling down a Gogebic Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. The campgrounds here at Presque Isle are pretty good.
This section is quite short so no need to bring snacks. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too.

Briefly about the general area:
Throughout the warm days of summer highs here at Presque Isle reach the 70's. Summer night lows drop down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 10's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Presque Isle plunge into the-10's.
 
A short tour to Yondota Falls is always worthwhile.
An average amount of rainfall falls at Presque Isle; most of the rain falls all through August, and February is the month with the least moisture.

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.

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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
Lutsen, Minnesota , 92 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 116 miles away, 265 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 125 miles away, 350 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Presque Isle:
Bluffs Inn, Bessemer , 26 miles away
Comfort Inn Minocqua, Minocqua , 26 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Minocqua, Minocqua , 26 miles away
Best Western Concord Inn, Minocqua , 27 miles away
The Waters Of Minocqua, Minocqua , 28 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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