Michigan whitewater, Black River Gogebic county, Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     2.6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Michigan is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior section of Black River in Gogebic County is 2.6 miles long and is a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great.     You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. The campgrounds here at Black River are pretty good. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. Whitewater paddling here in the Gogebic Range is a great experience. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The put-in location is a short drive from Merrill, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.   Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: It's always splendid to have a look at Gorge Falls, and there are plenty of folks from Bessemer here. You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the entertaining stuff in the Gogebic Range. Black River is right by the Rainbow Falls Trail; a journey to Sandstone Falls will fill your spirit with good feelings. This river is so perfect. What would winter be without some skiing at Big Powderhorn Mountain. For the period of the summer here at Black River, high temperatures regularly get into the 70's, and the nighttime is fairly chillier of course, regularly in the 50's. Black River, Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     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, 1 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior) Black River, Gogebic County, 5 miles away       Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls) Presque Isle, Gogebic County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.1 miles long (South Boundary Road to Lake Superior) Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County, 8 miles away       Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513) Copper Creek, Gogebic County, 8 miles away       Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle) Black River, Gogebic County, 9 miles away       Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls) Black River, Gogebic County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay) Planter Creek, Gogebic County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road) Presque Isle, Gogebic/Ontonagon County, 12 miles away       Class III-V - 8.4 miles long (Steigers Bridge to South Boundary Road) Little Carp River, Ontonagon/Gogebic County, 13 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Greenstone Falls trail to Lake Superior)   Ski Areas Near Black River: Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 7 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 8 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 9 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 26 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 29 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Lutsen, Minnesota , 66 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 86 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs Loch Lomond, Ontario , 92 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 , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 12 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 12 miles away Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 13 miles away Lake Of The Torches Resort Casino, Lac du Flambeau , 34 miles away   Campgrounds Near Black River: Black River Harbor, Bessemer, 1 miles away Preque Isle State Campground, Gogebic County, 6 miles away Porcupine Mountains State Park - Presque Isle, Ramsay, 6 miles away   Trails Near Black River: Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic , 1 miles away   Public Lands Near Black River: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 54 miles away Grand Portage National Monument, Grand Marais - MN , 65 miles away Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan , 19 miles away Island Lake, Michigan , 25 miles away Lake Gogebic State Park, Michigan , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Black River: Boulder Creek Golf Course, Ironwood , 6 miles away Gogebic Country Club, Ironwood , 10 miles away Eagle Bluff Golf Club, Hurley , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Black River McDonald Lake, Gogebic , 13 miles away