Snake Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Iron County, Michigan, in the Northern Lakes and Forests region. It lies about 12.2 miles north of Iron River and roughly 123.8 miles north of Green Bay as the crow flies.
The Northern Lakes and Forests are a glaciated landscape of pine, spruce, aspen and northern hardwoods dotted with thousands of lakes and wetlands. Rivers step down over ancient bedrock ledges, with dark, tannin-stained water pouring over rock.
Iron County holds 4 recorded rapids, and several are close by. Hemlock Rapids, is about 5.6 miles away. Lower Hemlock Rapids, is about 5.8 miles away. Sparrow Rapids, is about 23.8 miles away.
Snake Rapids is located at 46.2658° N, 88.5885° W. The listing is based on the USGS Geographic Names Information System, one of the sources compiled by the U.S. Geological Survey in its inventory of waterfalls and rapids of the conterminous United States. The exact position has not yet been verified on aerial imagery, so treat the map pin as approximate. Details on trails, parking and access have not been documented for this rapid yet.