Michigan whitewater - Silver River, Baraga County

Baraga county, Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+(V)     4.2 miles
  The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Arvon
    Road to Silver Falls Park section is one of them. The Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park section of Silver River in Baraga County is 4.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV+(V) section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Houghton,
as you can see on the road map further down. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near.

Briefly about the general area:
Don't leave Silver River without first paying a visit to Silver Falls; if you want to hit the beach, Second Sand Beach is in the neighborhood. During the warmest time of the year, highs commonly are in the 70's at Silver River while night lows are commonly in the 50's. High temperatures
 
throughout the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and overnight lows in the 0's for Silver River.
The yearly precipitation here at Silver River is about average; the month of January is the wettest with most of the snow, and the driest month of the year is April.

Silver River, Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+(V)
Length: 4.2 miles
Average Gradient: 62 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.7556
Longitude: -88.3556

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.7933
Longitude: -88.3359

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Current weather conditions at Silver River, Michigan
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Local climate location: HOUGHTON FAA AP 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga
10 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
19 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...

Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton
22 miles away
Pride of Super 8 property located right on the Waterfront. Boat Docks are located directly in front of motel with fishing piers and grills for outdoor cooking. The Summer Gardens are spectacular. Mic...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Silver River.
 Whitewater Near Silver River:
Silver River, Baraga County , 1 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road)
Slate River, Baraga County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Falls River, Baraga County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior)
Slate River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls)
Ravine River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Tioga River, Baraga County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River)
Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls)
Rock River, Baraga County , 16 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River)
Huron River - West Br., Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.9 miles long (Black C Highway Road to logging ford)
Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41)
 Ski Areas Near Silver River:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 43 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 57 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 65 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 90 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 100 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 113 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 115 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 121 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 127 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 134 miles away, 200 vertical feet
 Beaches Near Silver River:
Second Sand Beach, Baraga County , 4 miles away
 Hotels Near Silver River:
Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 10 miles away
Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 19 miles away
Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton , 22 miles away
Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton , 22 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton , 23 miles away
 National Parks Near Silver River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 22 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Silver River:
L'Anse Golf Club, Lanse , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Silver River

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