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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. The beautiful scenery of Baraga County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls section is one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better     reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls section of Slate River in Michigan is 2.5 miles long and is a class II-III+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. If you're coming from Houghton it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Slate River. All through the moonlight hours it's generally in the 50's. The winter brings highs down to the 20's while the cold winter nights at Slate River are in the 0's. Slate River gets a normal amount of yearly rainfall; January is the month that gets the most snow, and April is the month with the least moisture.   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   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 Super 8 Motel - Houghton, 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