Emmet
county,
Petoskey section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 1 miles
Is there a groomed trail for hike back on in the winter? Says
The Petoskey section of Bear River in Emmet County is 1 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. The beautiful scenery of Michigan and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is the only paddling section along Bear River. This is a very short
section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Bear River. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't
matter, in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. 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 rivers here are less demanding.
Briefly about the general area: Really great skiing awaits you at Boyne Highlands. High temperatures at Bear River through the summertime are in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 20's, and overnight lows at Bear River through the wintertime usually descend into the 10's.; September is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.
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