Michigan whitewater, Powder Mill Creek Gogebic county, above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV+     2 miles   The scenic beauty of Gogebic County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in location is a short drive from Merrill, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater paddling here in the Gogebic Range is a great experience. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here.     And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513 stretch of Powder Mill Creek is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV+ section. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t   have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Briefly about the general area: The best way to spend a winter day is on the slopes of close by Big Powderhorn Mountain. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Powder Mill Creek; Rainbow Falls Trail is a tremendous local trail. If you're dropping by Powder Mill Creek from Bessemer, you won't be the only one, and do put some time aside to spend at Powder Horn Falls while you're here at Powder Mill Creek. This river has so much to offer. Powder Mill Creek, above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513 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 Powder Mill Creek.   Whitewater Near Powder Mill Creek: Powder Mill Creek, Gogebic County, 1 miles away       Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (above Powderhorn Falls to Cty. 513) Black River, Gogebic County, 3 miles away       Class II-III+ - 7.9 miles long (Narrows Park to Conglomerate Falls) Black River, Gogebic County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 6.7 miles long (Cty 513 to Ramsay) Black River, Gogebic County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 2.2 miles long (Ramsey to above Gabbro Falls) Black River, Gogebic County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 2.6 miles long (Conglomerate Falls to Lake Superior) Montreal River, Iron County, 8 miles away       Class II-IV(V) - 3.2 miles long (Highway 2 to Erickson Road) Montreal River, Iron County, 10 miles away       Class I-II - 16.7 miles long (Erickson Road to Saxon Falls Dam) Planter Creek, Gogebic County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (Highway 28 to Wirtanen Road) Montreal River - West Fork, Iron/Geobegic County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 6.3 miles long (Gile Falls to Highway 2) Copper Creek, Gogebic County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV - 4 miles long (logging road to Presque Isle)   Ski Areas Near Powder Mill Creek: Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 1 miles away, 600 foot drop, 10 lifts, 33 runs Blackjack, Michigan , 5 miles away, 465 foot drop, 6 lifts, 20 runs Indianhead, Michigan , 7 miles away, 638 foot drop, 9 lifts, 23 runs Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin , 23 miles away, 400 foot drop, 8 lifts, 43 runs Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 33 miles away, 641 foot drop, 4 lifts, 15 runs Lutsen, Minnesota , 71 miles away, 1088 foot drop, 10 lifts, 92 runs Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 80 miles away, 700 foot drop, 8 lifts, 74 runs Ski Brule, Michigan , 98 miles away, 500 foot drop, 11 lifts, 17 runs Loch Lomond, Ontario , 99 miles away, 750 foot drop, 3 lifts, 14 runs   Hotels Near Powder Mill Creek: AmericInn Ironwood, Ironwood , 5 miles away Comfort Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 7 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Ironwood, Ironwood , 7 miles away Days Inn Hurley, Hurley , 8 miles away Lake Of The Torches Resort Casino, Lac du Flambeau , 28 miles away   Campgrounds Near Powder Mill Creek: McDonald Lake County Park, Ramsay, 7 miles away Curry Park, Ironwood, 8 miles away Black River Harbor, Bessemer, 8 miles away   Trails Near Powder Mill Creek: Rainbow Falls Trail, Gogebic , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Powder Mill Creek: Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, Bayfield - WI , 54 miles away Island Lake, Michigan , 19 miles away Porcupine Mountains State Park, Michigan , 24 miles away Lake Gogebic State Park, Michigan , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Powder Mill Creek: Boulder Creek Golf Course, Ironwood , 1 miles away Gogebic Country Club, Ironwood , 4 miles away Eagle Bluff Golf Club, Hurley , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Powder Mill Creek McDonald Lake, Gogebic , 8 miles away Moose Lake, Iron , 16 miles away Lake Six, Iron , 20 miles away