Michigan whitewater - Slate River, Baraga County Baraga county, Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     2.5 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Michigan you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so better not forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls section of Slate River is 2.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+ section of whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The starting point is not too far from Houghton, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This is a bit of a short stretch     so better bring some good walking shoes. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls section is one of them. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good places for that around here. Briefly about the general area: Through the warm months here at Slate River, high temperatures generally get into the 70's with overnight lows in the 50's. For the duration of the winter   this place gets highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Slate River during the wintertime regularly sink into the 0's. Slate River is a good place of common precipitation; through January this area sees the most snow while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Slate River, Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+ Length: 2.5 miles Average Gradient: 90 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.77339 Longitude: -88.22761 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.78924 Longitude: -88.24223 Paddler input for Slate River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Slate River, Michigan 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 18 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 24 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 27 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. ...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Slate River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Slate River, 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 Slate River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Slate River.   Whitewater Near Slate River: Slate River, Baraga County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Ravine River, Baraga County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Silver River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park) Silver River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road) Huron River - West Br., Baraga County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 3.9 miles long (Black C Highway Road to logging ford) Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 17.9 miles long (Peshekee Grade to Highway 41) Huron River - East Br., Baraga County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 5.6 miles long (AAA Road to Skanee Rd) Tioga River, Baraga County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Falls River, Baraga County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls)   Ski Areas Near Slate River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 48 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 53 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 58 miles away, 600 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 93 miles away, 200 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 98 miles away, 641 vertical feet Indianhead, Michigan , 121 miles away, 638 vertical feet Blackjack, Michigan , 123 miles away, 465 vertical feet Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 129 miles away, 600 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 132 miles away, 200 vertical feet Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 133 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Slate River: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 18 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 24 miles away Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet , 27 miles away Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton , 28 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton , 28 miles away   National Parks Near Slate River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 28 miles away   Lakes Near Slate River