Michigan whitewater - Tioga River, Baraga County

Baraga county, Highway 41 to Sturgeon River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     2.2 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Michigan is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The natural beauty of Michigan and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.
    This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. The starting point is not too far from Houghton, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming
back for more. The Highway 41 to Sturgeon River section is the only paddling section along Tioga River. The campgrounds here at Tioga River are pretty good. This stretch of Tioga River is 2.2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater.

Briefly about the general area:
At Tioga River through the warm months highs are in the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 20's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Tioga River
 
drop into the 0's. Tioga River gets a typical amount of rain; through the month of September you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is February.

Tioga River, Highway 41 to Sturgeon River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 2.2 miles
Average Gradient: 61 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.5748
Longitude: -88.34103

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.61385
Longitude: -88.45266

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Current weather conditions at Tioga River, Michigan
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Local climate location: ALBERTA FORD FOR CTR 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga
11 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
25 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
27 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 Recreation Near Houghton, Michigan
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Houghton, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Tioga River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tioga River.
 Whitewater Near Tioga River:
Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.3 miles long (Highway 41 to Upper Falls)
Silver River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 2.3 miles long (Silver Road to Arvon Road)
Falls River, Baraga County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Mead Road to Lake Superior)
Rock River, Baraga County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+ - 5 miles long (Worm Lake outlet to Sturgeon River)
Silver River, Baraga County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 4.2 miles long (Arvon Road to Silver Falls Park)
Slate River, Baraga County , 14 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.5 miles long (Arvon quarry to Quartzite Falls)
Sturgeon River, Baraga County , 15 miles away, Class I-IV - 6.8 miles long (Plains Road to Sturgeon Gorge Road)
Slate River, Baraga County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2.7 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Ravine River, Baraga County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Silver Road to Skanee Road)
Perch River, Baraga County , 18 miles away, Class II(III) - 6.8 miles long (Highway 28 to Sturgeon River)
 Ski Areas Near Tioga River:
Ski Brule, Michigan , 34 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Norway Mountain, Michigan , 53 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Marquette, Michigan , 68 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Porcupine Mountain, Michigan , 87 miles away, 641 vertical feet
Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 100 miles away, 200 vertical feet
Indianhead, Michigan , 109 miles away, 638 vertical feet
Blackjack, Michigan , 111 miles away, 465 vertical feet
Big Powderhorn Mountain, Michigan , 117 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Granite Peak, Wisconsin , 119 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 128 miles away, 200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tioga River:
Best Western Baraga Lakeside Inn, Baraga , 11 miles away
Budget Host Inn Houghton, Houghton , 25 miles away
Houghton Super 8 Motel, Houghton , 27 miles away
Best Western Franklin Square Inn, Houghton , 28 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Houghton-Keweenaw, Mi, Houghton , 28 miles away
 Trails Near Tioga River:
Pelkie Creek Hunter Walking Trails, Baraga County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Tioga River:
Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 27 miles away
 Lakes Near Tioga River

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