Wisconsin whitewater - Montreal River, Gogebic Range, Iron County

Iron county, Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     16.7 miles
  This stretch of Montreal River is 16.7 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The wonderful Wisconsin scenery and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system,
    the Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam section is just one of many. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby.
The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too.

Briefly about the general area:
A typical amount of rain falls here at Montreal River; during the month of August you get the most rain around here, and February on the other hand is the driest.
Through the warm months at Montreal River temperatures are commonly in the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Montreal River are in the 0's.
 

Montreal River, Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 16.7 miles
Average Gradient: 12 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.4994
Longitude: -90.2147

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.5387
Longitude: -90.37414

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Current weather conditions at Montreal River, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: MADELINE ISLAND 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hurley Days Inn, Hurley
8 miles away
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Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood
8 miles away
Whether you are visiting Ironwood for a family reunion, a vacation in the beautiful North Woods, or are here for business, we welcome extended stays. Our standard room has 2 comfortable queen sized b...

Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood
9 miles away
The Suoer 8 Ironwood is conveniently locate off of fHwy 2, adjacent to snowmobile and ATV trails, 1 mi from downtown Ironwood, and close to many restaurants. The motel features free High Speed Wirele...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Montreal River.
 Whitewater Near Montreal River:
Montreal River - West Fork, Iron/Geobegic County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (Gile Falls to Highway 2)
Montreal River, Iron County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road)
Montreal River, Iron/Geobegic County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 3.1 miles long (below Saxon Falls to Highway 122)
Potato River, Iron County , 11 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.1 miles long (Upson Falls to Foster Falls)
Potato River, Iron County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 7.2 miles long (Foster Falls to Highway 169)
Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513)
Tyler Forks, Iron County , 16 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road)
Black River, Gogebic County , 16 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls)
Potato River, Iron/Ashland County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road)
Black River, Gogebic County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior)
 Ski Areas Near Montreal River:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 9 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 14 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 20 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 22 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 47 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 62 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 89 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 113 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Spirit Mountain, Minnesota , 133 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Montreal River:
Hurley Days Inn, Hurley , 8 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood , 9 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 9 miles away
Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Montreal River:
Little Girls Point Campground, Gogebic County, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Montreal River:
Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Montreal River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 40 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Montreal River:
Eagle Bluff Golf Club, Hurley , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near Montreal River

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