Escanaba, Michigan Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Escanaba, Michigan and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Escanaba, Michigan: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Escanaba River, Michigan, Highway Camp Ground to Boney Falls Basin, 21 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Escanaba River, Michigan, Boney Falls Dam to CR420, 10 miles away, class II(III), 17 miles long. Ford River, Michigan, Highway 2 to Highway 35, 10 miles away, class II-III, 7.75 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Au Train River, Michigan, M94/Dam to below power house, 28 miles away, class III-IV+, 1 miles long. Carp River, Michigan, Carp Lake dam to CR553, 42 miles away, class III-V(V+), 2.5 miles long. Carp River, Michigan, CR553 to Highway 41, 41 miles away, class II-III, 2.3 miles long. Chocolay River, Michigan, Highway 41 to Cty Road BH, 32 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.2 miles long. Dead River, Michigan, McClure Dam to Forestville Road, 47 miles away, class IV-V+, 6.9 miles long. Dead River, Michigan, CR 550 Bridge, 44 miles away, class III-IV, 0.3 miles long. Escanaba River, Michigan, Gwinn to River Road, 30 miles away, class I-II, 19 miles long. Escanaba River - East Branch, Michigan, Section 20 Bridge to O'Neal Creek confluence, 38 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.25 miles long. Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Michigan, 1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565, 46 miles away, class II-IV, 1.6 miles long. Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Michigan, Cataract Basin Dam to powerhouse, 39 miles away, class III-IV, 0.9 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Big Garlic River, Michigan, Goldmine Road to Cty 550, 55 miles away, class III-V, 3.3 miles long. Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Michigan, White City Falls to 1 mile above CR565, 50 miles away, class II-IV+, 9.3 miles long. Michigamme River, Michigan, Witbeck Rapids, 68 miles away, class I-II, 2.5 miles long. Salmon Trout River, Michigan, Confluence of W Br Close to Cty 550, 72 miles away, class III-V, 8.7 miles long. Sturgeon River, Michigan, Sturgeon Dam, 50 miles away, class III-IV, 1.7 miles long. Yellow Dog River, Michigan, Mulligan Truck Trail to CR510, 66 miles away, class II-III(V+), 8.3 miles long. Yellow Dog River, Michigan, CR510 to CR550, 62 miles away, class II-V, 5.1 miles long. Menominee River, Wisconsin, Niagara to Highway 8, 63 miles away, class II-IV, 2.9 miles long. Menominee River, Wisconsin, Quiver Falls, 55 miles away, class II-III, 0.3 miles long. Menominee River, Wisconsin, Pemene Falls, 52 miles away, class IV, 0.2 miles long. Pemebonwon - North Branch, Wisconsin, Smalley Falls to Long Slide Falls, 62 miles away, class IV-V, 1.4 miles long. Pemebonwon - South Branch, Wisconsin, Pembine to Kremlin Road, 64 miles away, class II-III(IV), 2.6 miles long. Pike River, Wisconsin, Highway 141, 64 miles away, class II, 6.1 miles long. Pike River, Wisconsin, to Barker Road, 61 miles away, class II-III, 3.4 miles long. Pike River - South Branch, Wisconsin, Mathias Lake Road to Dave's Falls, 69 miles away, class II-IV, 4.7 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Escanaba, Michigan: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Marquette, Michigan, 42 miles, vertical drop 600 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Homestead, Michigan, 88 miles, vertical drop 375 feet Crystal Mountain, Michigan, 98 miles, vertical drop 375 feet Norway Mountain, Michigan, 59 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin, 98 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 135 miles, vertical drop 485 feet Shanty Creek, Michigan, 133 miles, vertical drop 450 feet Boyne Highlands, Michigan, 142 miles, vertical drop 550 feet Nubs Nob, Michigan, 142 miles, vertical drop 427 feet Ski Brule, Michigan, 112 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 141 miles, vertical drop 214 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Escanaba, Michigan: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 41 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 85 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Isle Royale National Park, 121 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Escanaba, Michigan Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 266 miles Grand Portage National Monument, 212 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 218 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 228 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 218 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 218 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Michigan Rivers