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Michigan whitewater - Escanaba River - East Branch, Marquette County
Marquette
county,
Section 20 Bridge to O'Neal Creek confluence section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II(III) 2.25 miles
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The Section 20 Bridge to O'Neal Creek confluence stretch of Escanaba River - East Branch in Michigan is 2.25 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II(III) section of whitewater. The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The natural beauty of Michigan and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The put-in is not too far from |
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Marquette, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over
| and over. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here.
Briefly about the general area:
Summer at Escanaba River - East Branch comes with high temperatures in the 70's. Through the moonlight hours it's typically in the 50's. Daytime highs through the winter are in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Escanaba River - East Branch are | |
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in the 0's.
Escanaba River - East Branch is a good site of typical rainfall; during September this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
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Escanaba River - East Branch, Section 20 Bridge to O'Neal Creek confluence road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
QUICK STATS
AW Class:
I-II(III)
Length:
2.25
miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
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Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.37173
Longitude: -87.45723
Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 46.33938
Longitude: -87.44807
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Paddler input for Escanaba River - East Branch, Michigan:
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Current weather conditions at Escanaba River - East Branch, Michigan
Local climate location: MARQUETTE WSO 8 miles away
         
RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.
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Econo Lodge Lakeside, Marquette
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9 miles away
The Econo Lodge Lakeview is nestled along the shores of Lake Superior just 3 minutes from down-town Marquette. During your stay, enjoy wireless Internet throughout the hotel, a hot continental breakfa...
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Comfort Suites Marquette, Marquette
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9 miles away
Conveniently located on US 41 close to shopping, restaurants, downtown, museums, and Lake Superior. Northern Michigan University 3 miles. Ski Waxing Room on premises. All Comfort Suites are smoke free...
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Holiday Inn MARQUETTE, Marquette
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9 miles away
Whether you are coming to Marquette for business or just for fun, you will find all that you need at the full service Holiday Inn. We pride ourselves in exceeding your expectations by going the extra ...
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All Michigan Whitewater
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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 - East Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Escanaba River - East Branch. |
| | Whitewater Near Escanaba River - East Branch:
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Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.9 miles long (Cataract Basin Dam to powerhouse) |
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Carp River, Marquette
County
, 7 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Carp Lake dam to CR553) |
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Carp River, Marquette
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (CR553 to Highway 41) |
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Escanaba River, Marquette
County
, 9 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Gwinn to River Road) |
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Dead River, Marquette
County
, 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6.9 miles long (McClure Dam to Forestville Road) |
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Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette
County
, 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.6 miles long (1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565) |
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Dead River, Marquette
County
, 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.3 miles long (CR 550 Bridge) |
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Chocolay River, Marquette
County
, 14 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.2 miles long (Highway 41 to Cty Road BH) |
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Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette
County
, 15 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 9.3 miles long (White City Falls to 1 mile above CR565) |
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Escanaba River, Marquette
County
, 18 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Highway Camp Ground to Boney Falls Basin) |
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| | Ski Areas Near Escanaba River - East Branch:
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Marquette, Michigan
, 8 miles away, 600 vertical feet |
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Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan
, 37 miles away, 200 vertical feet |
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Norway Mountain, Michigan
, 39 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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Ski Brule, Michigan
, 88 miles away, 500 vertical feet |
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| | Hotels Near Escanaba River - East Branch:
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Econo Lodge Lakeside, Marquette
, 9 miles away |
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Comfort Suites Marquette, Marquette
, 9 miles away |
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Holiday Inn MARQUETTE, Marquette
, 9 miles away |
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Days Inn Marquette, Marquette
, 9 miles away |
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Super 8 Marquette, Marquette
, 9 miles away |
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