Wisconsin whitewater - Potato River, Gogebic Range, Iron County

Iron county, Foster Falls to Highway 169 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-IV     7.2 miles
  The scenic beauty of Wisconsin and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch of Potato River is 7.2 miles long and is a class I-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is
    often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. The wild scenery of the Gogebic Range is great.
You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The campgrounds here at Potato River are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime at Potato River arrives with high temperatures in the 70's. Through the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 20's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Potato River dip into the 0's.
 
An average amount of rain falls at Potato River; most of the rain falls during August while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
A day on the slopes of Whitecap Mountain is just what you need.

Potato River, Foster Falls to Highway 169 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-IV
Length: 7.2 miles
Average Gradient: 34 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.42869
Longitude: -90.45974

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.46192
Longitude: -90.50805

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Current weather conditions at Potato River, Gogebic Range, Wisconsin
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Local climate location: BAYFIELD 4 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Hurley, Hurley
20 miles away
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Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood
21 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
22 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 Potato River.
 Whitewater Near Potato River:
Tyler Forks, Iron County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 7.6 miles long (Moore Park to Vogues Road)
Potato River, Iron County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6.1 miles long (Upson Falls to Foster Falls)
Potato River, Iron/Ashland County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6.5 miles long (Highway 169 to Potato River Road)
Montreal River, Iron/Geobegic County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 3.1 miles long (below Saxon Falls to Highway 122)
Tyler Forks, Ashland County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.8 miles long (Gehrman Creek to Brownstone Falls)
Bad River, Ashland County , 12 miles away, Class III-V - 6.2 miles long (Highway 169 to Devil's Gate footbridge)
Bad River, Ashland County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 18.8 miles long (Devil's Gate footbridge to Elm Hoist Road)
Montreal River, Iron County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 16.7 miles long (Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam)
Bad River, Ashland County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 20.4 miles long (Elm Hoist Road to Odanah)
Marengo River, Ashland County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 4.8 miles long (Government Road to Bad River)
 Ski Areas Near Potato River:
Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 6 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 27 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 34 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 36 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Lutsen, Minnesota , 60 miles away, 1088 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 60 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Christie Mountain, Wisconsin , 76 miles away, 350 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 91 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potato River:
Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 20 miles away
Budget Host Cloverland Motel Ironwood, Ironwood , 21 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 22 miles away
Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 22 miles away
Americinn - Ironwood, Mi, Ironwood , 23 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potato River:
Waverly Campground, Ashland County, 11 miles away
Wildwood Haven Resort and Campground, Mellen, 13 miles away
Little Girls Point Campground, Gogebic County, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Potato River:
Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 30 miles away
 Lakes Near Potato River

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