Michigan whitewater - Slate River, Baraga County Baraga county, Silver Road to Skanee Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     2.7 miles   The scenic beauty of Baraga County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This is a bit of a short stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The put-in location is a short drive from Houghton, please print out a copy     of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. 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. The Silver Road to Skanee Road section of Slate River in Baraga County is 2.7 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Silver Road to Skanee Road section is one of them. Briefly about the general area: The amount of precipitation that falls at Slate River is close to the national average; the wettest month of the   year is regularly January, that's the one that snows the most while April is regularly the driest month. Summertime highs at Slate River regularly tend to be in the 70's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's with winter lows in the 0's overnight here at Slate River. Slate River Falls is an inspiring place to stop by while you're here, and Snug Harbor is not far at all. Slate River, Silver Road to Skanee Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V) Length: 2.7 miles Average Gradient: 130 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.80898 Longitude: -88.23042 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.83289 Longitude: -88.25866 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 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga 17 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 23 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 25 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: Ravine River, Baraga County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road) Slate River, Baraga County , 2 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls) Silver River, Baraga County , 7 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 , 12 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) Falls River, Baraga County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior) Tioga River, Baraga County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Sturgeon River) Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls)   Ski Areas Near Slate River: Ski Brule, Michigan , 49 miles away, 500 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 55 miles away, 500 vertical feet Marquette, Michigan , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 95 miles away, 200 vertical feet Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 97 miles away, 641 vertical feet   Hotels Near Slate River: Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 17 miles away Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 23 miles away Americinn - Calumet, Mi, Calumet , 25 miles away Super 8 Motel - Houghton, Houghton , 26 miles away Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton , 26 miles away   National Parks Near Slate River: Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 26 miles away