Silo Rapids is a stretch of rapids in Fayette County, West Virginia, in the Central Appalachians region. It lies about 7.3 miles east of Mount Hope and roughly 74.4 miles northwest of Roanoke as the crow flies.
The Central Appalachians are a high, rugged plateau of sandstone and shale with mixed oak, hemlock and northern hardwood forest and a cool, wet climate. Streams drop steeply through gorges and hollows over sandstone ledges.
There are 15 recorded rapids in Fayette County. Surprise Rapids, is about 3.6 miles away. Quinnimont Rapids, is about 4.5 miles away. Grassy Shoals Rapids, is about 5.8 miles away.
Silo Rapids is located at 37.9132° N, 81.0315° 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.