Michigan whitewater - Sturgeon River - West Branch, Houghton County
Houghton
county,
Newberry Road to S Laird Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-IV 4.4 miles
The scenic beauty of Michigan and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Houghton, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Newberry Road to S Laird Road stretch is just one of them. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. This section of Sturgeon River - West Branch in Michigan is 4.4 miles long and is according to American
Whitewater a class I-IV section of whitewater. 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. The campgrounds here at Sturgeon River - West Branch are pretty
good. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Michigan tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners.
Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summertime months here at Sturgeon River - West Branch, high temperatures generally reach the 80's. All through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's, and night lows at Sturgeon
River - West Branch all through the winter ordinarily dip into the 0's. The amount of rain that falls at Sturgeon River - West Branch is close to the national average; the month of August is the wettest with most of the rain while February is the month with the least amount of
precipitation. A short visit to West Branch Sturgeon Falls is always worthwhile, and Hogger Falls is an inspiring location to check out while you're here.
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