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

Baraga county, Black C Highway Road to logging ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV(V)     3.9 miles
  The scenic beauty of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have a lot of people coming here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then
    no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. This section of Huron River - West Br. is 3.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class
II-IV(V) section. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places.

Briefly about the general area:
West Branch Falls is an inspiring spot to check out during your stay, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Big Falls.
A common amount of rainfall falls here at Huron River - West Br.; the month with most of the snow is January, and April on the other hand is the driest. For the period of the summer months at Huron River
 
- West Br. highs are ordinarily in the 70's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Huron River - West Br..

Huron River - West Br., Black C Highway Road to logging ford road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV(V)
Length: 3.9 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.79814
Longitude: -88.09175

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.84554
Longitude: -88.09523

Paddler input for Huron River - West Br., Michigan:

Submit Input:
Your Name:
Write or Paste Input here:

Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines




Current weather conditions at Huron River - West Br., Michigan
WXPort

Local climate location: HOUGHTON FAA AP 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga
28 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...

Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton
32 miles away
At the Budget Host Inn, Houghton we are pleased to offer you a clean, quiet, comfortable place to stay at a reasonable price while vising Houghton, Hancock and the rest of Michigans beautiful Keweenaw...

Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet
32 miles away
Set in the hills of Copper Country is the AmericInn of Calumet. Looking for the best powder for skiing and sledding? How about 10 percent of the worlds freshwater for sailing? Its all here in the UP. ...



OTHER_INFO
  All Michigan Whitewater
Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan.
Books about whitewater paddling on Huron River - West Br., Michigan
List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Huron River - West Br., Michigan.
Find a whitewater outfitter in Michigan

Whitewater Basics
If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info.
Outdoors Recreation Near Houghton, Michigan
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Houghton, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Huron River - West Br.. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Huron River - West Br..
 Whitewater Near Huron River - West Br.:
Huron River - East Br., Baraga County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 5.6 miles long (AAA Road to Skanee Rd)
Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41)
Ravine River, Baraga County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Slate River, Baraga County , 10 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls)
Slate River, Baraga County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Michigamme River, Marquette County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 2.5 miles long (Lake Michigamme to Moose River Camp Ground)
Silver River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park)
Salmon Trout River, Marquette County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 8.7 miles long (Confluence of W Br Close to Cty 550)
Silver River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road)
Yellow Dog River, Marquette County , 22 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 8.3 miles long (Mulligan Truck Trail to CR510)
 Ski Areas Near Huron River - West Br.:
Marquette, Michigan , 49 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 51 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Ski Brule, Michigan , 56 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 86 miles away, 200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Huron River - West Br.:
Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 28 miles away
Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 32 miles away
Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet , 32 miles away
Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming , 32 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Houghton, Houghton , 35 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Huron River - West Br.:
Michigamme Shores Campground, Champion, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Huron River - West Br.:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 35 miles away

Outdoors related information copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc. - Detailed hotel information copyright © Interactive Hotel Solutions
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, and Length, comes from American Whitewater