Michigan whitewater - Escanaba River, Marquette County Marquette county, Gwinn to River Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     19 miles   The scenic beauty of Marquette County and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Gwinn to River Road stretch of Escanaba River in Michigan is 19 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing     to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There's camping available near Escanaba River. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Gwinn to River Road section is just one of many. The starting location is a short drive from Marquette, as you can see on the road map further down. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. Briefly about the general area: A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Escanaba River; throughout September this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. All through the months of summer at Escanaba River temperatures are typically in the 70's, and all through the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are generally in the 20's with temperatures at Escanaba River dipping down into the 0's through winter nights.   Escanaba River, Gwinn to River Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 19 miles Average Gradient: 4 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.28512 Longitude: -87.4544 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.08689 Longitude: -87.34565 Paddler input for Escanaba River, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Escanaba River, Michigan Local climate location: MARQUETTE WSO 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Marquette Travelodge, Marquette 15 miles away The Travelodge Marquette with hometown hospitality that you deserve is located just 4 scenic miles along Lake Superior from downtown Marquette PACKAGES AVAILABLE: Free Casino Voucher: Recei... Carlson Inn & Suites By Carlson, Marquette, MI, Marquette 15 miles away Our gorgeous newly constructed hotel is centrally located in the heart of the Marquette Township Business corridor. Marquette is a city for every season. The Marquette Mountain Ski Hill, trails for sn... Econo Lodge Lakeside, Marquette 16 miles away Located on US41 overlooking Lake Superior. Hike, bike, snowmobile trail 15 miles along lake front. On-site Garden Room Restaurant and Pilot House Lounge. Pet Charge: 10.00 per night....   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Escanaba River, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Escanaba River, Michigan. 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 Escanaba River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Escanaba River.   Whitewater Near Escanaba River: Escanaba River - East Branch, Marquette County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.25 miles long (Section 20 Bridge to O'Neal Creek confluence) Escanaba River, Marquette County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway Camp Ground to Boney Falls Basin) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.9 miles long (Cataract Basin Dam to powerhouse) Chocolay River, Marquette County , 15 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Cty Road BH) Carp River, Marquette County , 15 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Carp Lake dam to CR553) Carp River, Marquette County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (CR553 to Highway 41) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 16 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.6 miles long (1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565) Dead River, Marquette County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6.9 miles long (McClure Dam to Forestville Road) Escanaba River, Delta County , 20 miles away, Class II(III) - 17 miles long (Boney Falls Dam to CR420) Dead River, Marquette County , 20 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.3 miles long (CR 550 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Escanaba River: Marquette, Michigan , 15 miles away, 600 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 29 miles away, 200 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 38 miles away, 500 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 90 miles away, 500 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin , 102 miles away, 200 vertical feet Homestead, Michigan , 116 miles away, 375 vertical feet Crystal Mountain, Michigan , 126 miles away, 375 vertical feet Sunburst, Wisconsin , 141 miles away, 214 vertical feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan , 149 miles away, 485 vertical feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin , 149 miles away, 200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Escanaba River: Marquette Travelodge, Marquette , 15 miles away Carlson Inn & Suites By Carlson, Marquette, MI, Marquette , 15 miles away Econo Lodge Lakeside, Marquette , 16 miles away Super 8 Motel - Marquette, Marquette , 17 miles away Ramada Inn, Marquette , 17 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Escanaba River: Horseshoe Lake Camp Grounds, Gwinn, 12 miles away Gitche Gumee Campground and RV, Marquette, 16 miles away City Of Marquette, Marquette, 17 miles away   National Parks Near Escanaba River: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising - MI , 55 miles away   Lakes Near Escanaba River