Houghton, Michigan Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Houghton, Michigan, what a great place for whitewater paddlers. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. The list of nearby whitewater is quite long as you can see. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Houghton, Michigan: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Houghton, Michigan Eagle River, Michigan, Phoenix to Eagle River Falls, 18 miles away, class III-IV(V), 2.3 miles long. Falls River, Michigan, Mead Road to Lake Superior, 19 miles away, class III-IV+, 2 miles long. Gratiot River, Michigan, Highway 41 to Lower Falls, 11 miles away, class II-III, 9.4 miles long. Otter River - West Branch, Michigan, Pike Lake Road to Hazel Swamp Road, 25 miles away, class II(IV), 6.2 miles long. Ravine River, Michigan, Silver Road to Skanee Road, 23 miles away, class II-III, 6.6 miles long. Silver River, Michigan, Silver Road to Arvon Road, 21 miles away, class III-V, 2.3 miles long. Silver River, Michigan, Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park, 20 miles away, class III-IV+(V), 4.2 miles long. Slate River, Michigan, Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls, 24 miles away, class II-III+, 2.5 miles long. Slate River, Michigan, Silver Road to Skanee Road, 22 miles away, class III-IV(V), 2.7 miles long. Sturgeon River, Michigan, Highway 41 to Upper Falls, 25 miles away, class IV-V, 1.3 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Houghton, Michigan Huron River - East Br., Michigan, AAA Road to Skanee Rd, 32 miles away, class II-IV+, 5.6 miles long. Huron River - West Br., Michigan, Black C Highway Road to logging ford, 31 miles away, class II-IV(V), 3.9 miles long. Michigamme River, Michigan, Lake Michigamme to Moose River Camp Ground, 43 miles away, class I-II, 2.5 miles long. Montreal River, Michigan, Logging Road to Lake Superior, 40 miles away, class I(IV), 13.8 miles long. Ontonagon River East Branch, Michigan, East Branch Road to Highway 45, 49 miles away, class II-III, 7.5 miles long. Paint River, Michigan, Hemlock River to Bates Amasa Road, 46 miles away, class I-III, 5.6 miles long. Perch River, Michigan, Highway 28 to Sturgeon River, 31 miles away, class II(III), 6.8 miles long. Peshekee River, Michigan, Peshekee Grade to Highway 41, 34 miles away, class I-III, 17.9 miles long. Rock River, Michigan, Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River, 28 miles away, class II-III+, 5 miles long. Salmon Trout River, Michigan, Confluence of W Br Close to Cty 550, 47 miles away, class III-V, 8.7 miles long. Sturgeon River, Michigan, Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road, 29 miles away, class I-IV, 6.8 miles long. Sturgeon River, Michigan, Sturgeon Falls to road before Prickett Lk, 28 miles away, class II-III, 4 miles long. Sturgeon River - West Branch, Michigan, Newberry Road to S Laird Road, 29 miles away, class I-IV, 4.4 miles long. Tioga River, Michigan, Highway 41 to Sturgeon River, 27 miles away, class II-IV, 2.2 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Houghton, Michigan: Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Houghton, Michigan Marquette, Michigan, 80 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Norway Mountain, Michigan, 76 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Ski Brule, Michigan, 51 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan, 60 miles, vertical drop 641 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Houghton, Michigan Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan, 113 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Blackjack, Michigan, 113 miles, vertical drop 465 feet Indianhead, Michigan, 106 miles, vertical drop 638 feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin, 132 miles, vertical drop 700 feet Whitecap Mountain, Wisconsin, 128 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Houghton, Michigan Sunburst, Wisconsin, 183 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 192 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Cascade Mountain, Wisconsin, 193 miles, vertical drop 460 feet Christmas Mountain, Wisconsin, 192 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin, 160 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Nordic Mountain, Wisconsin, 171 miles, vertical drop 265 feet Lutsen, Minnesota, 151 miles, vertical drop 1088 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Houghton, Michigan: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Houghton, Michigan Grand Portage National Monument, 96 miles Isle Royale National Park, 6 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Houghton, Michigan Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 163 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 133 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Houghton, Michigan Effigy Mounds National Monument, 271 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 218 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 288 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 218 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 299 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 203 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Michigan Rivers