Michigan whitewater - Presque Isle, Gogebic Range, Gogebic/Ontonagon County

Gogebic/Ontonagon county, Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     8.4 miles
  The Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road section of Presque Isle in Michigan is 8.4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners.
    When you're paddling down a Gogebic Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the cool fresh
water have people coming here. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well.

Briefly about the general area:
If you want a good time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Gogebic Range. Don't leave Presque Isle without first paying a visit to Abinodji Falls; a journey to Ogimakwe Falls will fill your spirit with good feelings.
High temperatures at Presque Isle during the summertime
 
months are in the 70's, and the overnight is fairly chillier of course, generally in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 10's while Presque Isle nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the-10's. An average amount of rainfall falls at Presque Isle; the wettest month of the year is usually June, that's the one that rains the most while February is generally the driest month.

Presque Isle, Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 8.4 miles
Average Gradient: 51 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.64168
Longitude: -89.87754

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.69516
Longitude: -89.97426

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Current weather conditions at Presque Isle, Gogebic Range, Michigan
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Local climate location: IRONWOOD 22 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood
18 miles away
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Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood
19 miles away
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Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood
20 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Presque Isle. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Presque Isle.
 Whitewater Near Presque Isle:
Copper Creek, Gogebic County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle)
Presque Isle, Gogebic County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (South Boundary Road to Lake Superior)
Little Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior)
Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County , 6 miles away, Class IV(V) - 1.7 miles long (above Shining Cloud Falls to Lake Superior)
Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.3 miles long (Underwood Tower Road to Steigers Bridge)
Planter Creek, Gogebic County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road)
Black River, Gogebic County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior)
Black River, Gogebic County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls)
Black River, Gogebic County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls)
Black River, Gogebic County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay)
 Ski Areas Near Presque Isle:
Indianhead, Michigan , 9 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 9 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 14 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 20 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 35 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 72 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 84 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 90 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 115 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 131 miles away, 265 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Presque Isle:
Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 18 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 19 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood , 20 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 20 miles away
Hurley Days Inn, Hurley , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Presque Isle:
Preque Isle State Campground, Gogebic County, 4 miles away
Henry Lake Campground, Gogebic County, 19 miles away
 Trails Near Presque Isle:
Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic County , 8 miles away
 National Parks Near Presque Isle:
Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 62 miles away
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 63 miles away

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