Wisconsin whitewater - Montreal River - West Fork, Gogebic Range, Iron/Geobegic County

Iron/Geobegic county, Gile Falls to Highway 2 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     6.3 miles
  The Gile Falls to Highway 2 section of Montreal River - West Fork in Iron/Geobegic County is 6.3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The wild scenery of the Gogebic Range is great. There are nice comfortable hotels here, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons
    to come. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the cool fresh water are
reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Wisconsin are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Montreal River - West Fork gets a common amount of annual precipitation; August is when you get the most rain here, and February is when it's the driest.
Throughout the days of summer highs here at Montreal River - West Fork reach the 70's. Once the sun is down it
 
falls down to the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Montreal River - West Fork dipping down into the 0's throughout winter nights.

Montreal River - West Fork, Gile Falls to Highway 2 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 6.3 miles
Average Gradient: 51 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.42839
Longitude: -90.2277

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.49319
Longitude: -90.27321

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Current weather conditions at Montreal River - West Fork, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: GURNEY 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Hurley Days Inn, Hurley
4 miles away
Conveniently located on Highway 51, near the junction of Highways 2 and 51. Features and accommodations are: 5 Sunbursts/Chairman's Award Property Free High Speed Wireless Internet in all rooms. Yo...

Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood
5 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
6 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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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Merrill, Wisconsin, the metro area neareast to Montreal River - West Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Montreal River - West Fork.
 Whitewater Near Montreal River - West Fork:
Montreal River, Iron County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road)
Montreal River, Iron County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 16.7 miles long (Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam)
Montreal River, Iron/Geobegic County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3.1 miles long (below Saxon Falls to Highway 122)
Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513)
Potato River, Iron County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.1 miles long (Upson Falls to Foster Falls)
Black River, Gogebic County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls)
Black River, Gogebic County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay)
Potato River, Iron County , 16 miles away, Class I-IV - 7.2 miles long (Foster Falls to Highway 169)
Black River, Gogebic County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior)
Turtle River, Iron County , 17 miles away, Class I(III) - 16.5 miles long (Shea Dam to Turtle/Flambeau Flowage)
 Ski Areas Near Montreal River - West Fork:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 10 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 11 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 18 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 20 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 45 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 65 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 83 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 90 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 109 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin , 134 miles away, 265 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Montreal River - West Fork:
Hurley Days Inn, Hurley , 4 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 5 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Ironwood, Ironwood , 6 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 6 miles away
Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 7 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Montreal River - West Fork:
Little Girls Point Campground, Gogebic County, 8 miles away
Big 6 RV Resort and Campground, Mercer, 18 miles away
 Trails Near Montreal River - West Fork:
Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Montreal River - West Fork:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 44 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Montreal River - West Fork:
Eagle Bluff Golf Club, Hurley , 1 miles away
 Lakes Near Montreal River - West Fork

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