Michigan whitewater, Black River Gogebic county, Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     7.9 miles   The natural beauty of Michigan and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Michigan are often more forgiving than in other states, so keep in mind that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. The river winds through the Gogebic Range and you get great scenery. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. If you're coming from Merrill it's not a long     drive at all to the starting location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls section is just one of many. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. 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 Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls section of Black River in Michigan is 7.9 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III+ section   by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Briefly about the general area: The slopes of Big Powderhorn Mountain are so inviting nobody can resist, and Chippewa Falls is an inspiring place to go to during your stay. That right there is loads of enjoyable stuff already but it goes on, the Gogebic Range has it all. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Rainbow Falls Trail, and you'll almost certainly meet some people from Bessemer here. Black River, Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Pictures of Black River Bigger Picture Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Black River.   Whitewater Near Black River: Black River, Gogebic County, 2 miles away       Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls) Black River, Gogebic County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior) Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County, 5 miles away       Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513) Black River, Gogebic County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls) Presque Isle, Gogebic County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (South Boundary Road to Lake Superior) Black River, Gogebic County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay) Copper Creek, Gogebic County, 9 miles away       Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle) Montreal River, Iron County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road) Planter Creek, Gogebic County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road) Montreal River, Iron County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 16.7 miles long (Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam)   Ski Areas Near Black River: Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 4 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 6 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 8 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 24 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 31 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Lutsen, Minnesota , 67 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 84 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs Loch Lomond, Ontario , 95 miles away, 750 foot drop, 3 lifts, 14 runs Ski Brule, Michigan , 98 miles away, 500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs   Hotels Near Black River: AmericInn Ironwood, Ironwood , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 9 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 10 miles away Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 11 miles away Lake Of The Torches Resort Casino, Lac du Flambeau , 32 miles away   Campgrounds Near Black River: Black River Harbor, Bessemer, 3 miles away Preque Isle State Campground, Gogebic County, 8 miles away Porcupine Mountains State Park - Presque Isle, Ramsay, 8 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Black River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 54 miles away Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 68 miles away Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan , 21 miles away Island Lake, Michigan , 23 miles away Lake Gogebic State Park, Michigan , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Black River: Boulder Creek Golf Course, Ironwood , 3 miles away Gogebic Country Club, Ironwood , 7 miles away Eagle Bluff Golf Club, Hurley , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Black River McDonald Lake, Gogebic , 11 miles away