True North Outpost

W5768 Old Piers Gorge Road, Norway, MI 49870
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Our duckie trips (personal inflatable kayaks) are a blast! Choose from class 3 rapids on the Sturgeon River, or class 2 rapids through the Quiver Falls section of the Menominee River. Photo
Experience world-class whitewater rafting with True North Outpost. Our Sturgeon River trips takes you through the Power Dam Falls section, near Loretto, Michigan. Photo 2
True North Outpost is the only outfitter to offer guided rafting trips on the Power Dam Falls section of the Sturgeon River. Experience class 3 rapids either by raft or by duckie (personal inflatable kayaks). Photo 3
Welcome to Piers Gorge! You'll raft down Mishicot Falls, a nearly 12 foot drop as the first major feature of this class 4 section of rapids. Photo 4
Experience up to class 4 rapids through Piers Gorge Scenic Area along the Menominee River. Photo 5
Begin your class 4 whitewater rafting trip, paddling through the majestic Niagara bluffs along the Menominee River. Photo 6
Guided rock climbing trips near Iron Mountain, Michigan Photo 7

True North Outpost is your gateway to adventure in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Based in Norway, Michigan, travelers choose us for our epic guided whitewater rafting trips. Choose to run class 4 rapids through Piers Gorge Scenic Area on the Menominee River, class 3 rapids at the Power Dam Falls section of the Sturgeon River, or class 2 paddle trips through Quiver Falls on the Menominee River.

We also host guided rock-climbing trips near Iron Mountain, designed for everyone from first-timers to more seasoned veteran climbers. Our overnight trips throughout Michigan's Upper Peninsula blend whitewater rafting, rock climbing, and camping in one memorable excursion. Just show up, and let our staff take care of everything. We strive to offer the safest, most enjoyable experience. 

Be sure to stop by our antique store featuring unique vintage items from across Michigan. Visit our website at truenorthoutpost.com for more!

Local: (906) 239-4971

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Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Cyndy_Quirin | August 2025
Mother/daughter whitewater rafting trip
My daughter & I went on a 3-hour public whitewater rafting trip at Piers Gorge (our first time ever whitewater rafting), and we had so much fun! Our guide was Jason-- he gave clear instructions & we...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Richelle W | August 2025
So much fun!
It really was such a blast! We were with Owen, and he was awesome. Katelyn took the pictures and videos and captured the best moments of our trip. The videos from Owen's Go Pro were great too...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Charrie Ann H | August 2025
Adventure of a Lifetime
We brought our "kids" ages 18 and 20, on the public rafting tour. While we've spent a lot of time on various watercraft, we'd never gone white water rafting before. What an amazing experience! The...
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
Billy B | August 2025
Incredible Experience at True North Outpost and the White Water Rapids!!!!
it was Totally Awesome....Oscar and Micah were incredible guides and Sarah, did an unbelievable job of taking photos that really captured the Best guided trip you could imagine!!!
Review Rating: 5 out of 5
ReneeS1879 | August 2025
DO NOT MISS!! 5 star experience!
Oscar, Caylea and Lennie are 5 star guides!! Caylea and Lennie guided us perfectly through the rapids, hitting all the key points! Lennie’s pics were AWESOME. We plan on coming back and I would...

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  • Accessibility
  • Family-friendly
  • Pet-friendly
  • Open Year-round
  • Motorcoach Parking
  • WiFi
Season(s) of Operation
  • Spring
  • Summer
  • Fall
  • Winter

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