Wisconsin whitewater - Montreal River, Gogebic Range, Iron/Geobegic County Iron/Geobegic county, below Saxon Falls to Highway 122 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3.1 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Wisconsin is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. This stretch of Montreal River in Iron/Geobegic County is 3.1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. The beautiful scenery of Iron/Geobegic County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything.     The below Saxon Falls to Highway 122 stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. When you're paddling down a Gogebic Range river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. 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. Briefly about the general area: Put some time aside to spend at Saxon Falls since you're here at Montreal River, and Saxon Falls is always fun to check out. Through the warmest time of the year highs here at Montreal River reach the 70's, and all through   the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Montreal River are in the 0's. These mountains rock, just check out all the entertaining things to do in the Gogebic Range. The annual rain here at Montreal River is about average; through August this area sees the most rain; February is when it's the driest. Montreal River, below Saxon Falls to Highway 122 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 3.1 miles Average Gradient: 54 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.53644 Longitude: -90.37969 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.55755 Longitude: -90.4145 Paddler input for Montreal River, Wisconsin: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Montreal River, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin Local climate location: MADELINE ISLAND 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Hurley, Hurley 15 miles away Conveniently located on Highway 51, near the junction of Highways 2 and 51. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Montreal River.   Whitewater Near Montreal River: Montreal River, Iron County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 16.7 miles long (Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam) Potato River, Iron County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.1 miles long (Upson Falls to Foster Falls) Potato River, Iron County , 8 miles away, Class I-IV - 7.2 miles long (Foster Falls to Highway 169) Tyler Forks, Iron County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road) Montreal River - West Fork, Iron/Geobegic County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (Gile Falls to Highway 2) Potato River, Iron/Ashland County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road) Montreal River, Iron County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road) Tyler Forks, Ashland County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls) Bad River, Ashland County , 19 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge) Bad River, Ashland County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)   Ski Areas Near Montreal River: Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 7 miles away, 400 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 21 miles away, 600 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 28 miles away, 465 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 30 miles away, 638 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 53 miles away, 641 vertical feet Lutsen, Minnesota , 57 miles away, 1088 vertical feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 84 miles away, 350 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 91 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Montreal River: Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 15 miles away Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 16 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 16 miles away Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 16 miles away Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 18 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Montreal River: Little Girls Point Campground, Gogebic County, 6 miles away Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 14 miles away   National Parks Near Montreal River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 33 miles away   Lakes Near Montreal River