Michigan whitewater - Huron River - East Br., Baraga County

Baraga county, AAA Road to Skanee Rd section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV+     5.6 miles
  The AAA Road to Skanee Rd stretch of Huron River - East Br. is 5.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV+ section. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The AAA Road to Skanee Rd section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The beautiful scenery of Michigan
    and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before
you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
During the warm days of summer highs here at Huron River - East Br. get into the 70's, and the overnight is a little colder of course, usually in the 50's. Highs during the wintertime are mostly in the 20's, and after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Huron River - East Br. descend into the 0's. Don't leave Huron River - East Br.
 
without first paying a visit to Big Falls It's always great to take a look at West Branch Falls.
The yearly rainfall here at Huron River - East Br. is about average; January is the wettest month with most snow, and the driest month is April.

Huron River - East Br., AAA Road to Skanee Rd road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV+
Length: 5.6 miles
Average Gradient: 71 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.81565
Longitude: -88.05682

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.86486
Longitude: -88.08323

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Current weather conditions at Huron River - East Br., Michigan
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Local climate location: HOUGHTON FAA AP 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga
29 miles away
The Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn is a full-service hotel that offers our guests a relaxing atmosphere located directly on the shore of Lake Superior. Our guests are treated to a clean and comforta...

Jasper Ridge Inn Ishpeming, Ishpeming
31 miles away
The US National Ski Hall of Fame, Cliffs Shaft Theme Park, and the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, are all very close by this property. The Jasper Ridge Inn, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located in ...

Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming
31 miles away
Stay at this newly renovated Ishpeming, Michigan hotel and enjoy a host of convenient amenities while traveling. This Best Western Country Inn is located within the Country Village Resort enabling gu...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Huron River - East Br..
 Whitewater Near Huron River - East Br.:
Huron River - West Br., Baraga County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.9 miles long (Black C Highway Road to logging ford)
Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41)
Ravine River, Baraga County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Slate River, Baraga County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls)
Slate River, Baraga County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Salmon Trout River, Marquette County , 16 miles away, Class III-V - 8.7 miles long (Confluence of W Br Close to Cty 550)
Michigamme River, Marquette County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 2.5 miles long (Lake Michigamme to Moose River Camp Ground)
Silver River, Baraga County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park)
Silver River, Baraga County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road)
Yellow Dog River, Marquette County , 21 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 8.3 miles long (Mulligan Truck Trail to CR510)
 Ski Areas Near Huron River - East Br.:
Marquette, Michigan , 48 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 52 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 58 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 85 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 109 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 132 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 132 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 134 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 141 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 143 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Huron River - East Br.:
Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 29 miles away
Jasper Ridge Inn Ishpeming, Ishpeming , 31 miles away
Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming , 31 miles away
Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet , 33 miles away
Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 33 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Huron River - East Br.:
Michigamme Shores Campground, Champion, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Huron River - East Br.:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 36 miles away

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