Michigan whitewater - Big Garlic River, Marquette County Marquette county, Goldmine Road to Cty 550 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     3.3 miles   The starting point is not too far from Marquette, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Big Garlic River in Michigan is 3.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-V section. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so better not forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need     to bring snacks. The nature scenery of Marquette County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Big Garlic River doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Goldmine Road to Cty 550 stretch is the only one. 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. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: Big Garlic River gets a normal amount of annual rain; all through September this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is February. Little Garlic Falls is an inspiring place   to take a look at while you're here; don't leave Big Garlic River without first going for a hike along the Holyoke Trail. During the summer here at Big Garlic River, high temperatures commonly get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. All through the winter the highs are mostly in the 20's, and after the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Big Garlic River dip into the 0's. Big Garlic River, Goldmine Road to Cty 550 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 3.3 miles Average Gradient: 95 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.66399 Longitude: -87.62607 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.68262 Longitude: -87.57116 Paddler input for Big Garlic River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Garlic River, Michigan Local climate location: CHAMPION VAN RIPER PK 17 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Michigan Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Marquette, Michigan Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Marquette, Michigan, the metro area neareast to Big Garlic River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Garlic River.   Whitewater Near Big Garlic River: Yellow Dog River, Marquette County , 7 miles away, Class II-V - 5.1 miles long (CR510 to CR550) Dead River, Marquette County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6.9 miles long (McClure Dam to Forestville Road) Yellow Dog River, Marquette County , 13 miles away, Class II-III(V+) - 8.3 miles long (Mulligan Truck Trail to CR510) Carp River, Marquette County , 13 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Carp Lake dam to CR553) Dead River, Marquette County , 15 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.3 miles long (CR 550 Bridge) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 9.3 miles long (White City Falls to 1 mile above CR565) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 15 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.6 miles long (1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565) Carp River, Marquette County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (CR553 to Highway 41) Salmon Trout River, Marquette County , 18 miles away, Class III-V - 8.7 miles long (Confluence of W Br Close to Cty 550) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.9 miles long (Cataract Basin Dam to powerhouse)   Ski Areas Near Big Garlic River: Marquette, Michigan , 15 miles away, 600 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 46 miles away, 500 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 54 miles away, 200 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 82 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Garlic River: Cedar Motor Inn, Marquette , 8 miles away Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming , 10 miles away Days Inn Marquette, Marquette , 12 miles away Comfort Suites Marquette, Marquette , 12 miles away Holiday Inn MARQUETTE, Marquette , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Garlic River: Country Village RV Park, Ishpeming, 10 miles away City Of Marquette, Marquette, 15 miles away Gitche Gumee Campground and RV, Marquette, 17 miles away   Trails Near Big Garlic River: Holyoke Trail, Marquette County , 4 miles away   National Parks Near Big Garlic River: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising - MI , 69 miles away Isle Royale National Park, Houghton - MI , 70 miles away