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
  This stretch of Montreal River - West Fork is 6.3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-IV section of whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beautiful Gogebic Range scenery is an added bonus. Getting
    your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The average Wisconsin whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to
master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The nature scenery of Iron/Geobegic County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures at Montreal River - West Fork through the warmest time of the year are in the 70's, and the nighttime is a bit cooler of course, commonly in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime
 
come with highs in the 20's with temperatures at Montreal River - West Fork dipping down into the 0's during winter nights.
Montreal River - West Fork is a good place of common rainfall; the month with most of the rain is August, and February meanwhile is the driest month.

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.

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

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...

Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood
6 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood is conveniently located off of US Highway 2 in western Michigan. We are near downtown Ironwood in an area where many outdoor adventures, fine dining, and scenic views ...



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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
 Hotels Near Montreal River - West Fork:
Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 4 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 5 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn 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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