Michigan whitewater - Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County Marquette county, 1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     1.6 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Marquette, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The scenic beauty of Michigan and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The 1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565 stretch of Escanaba River - Middle Branch is 1.6 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.     The 1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565 stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. This section is quite short so better bring some good walking shoes. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so better not forget that rivers here are less demanding. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Summer brings highs in the 70's to Escanaba River - Middle Branch with overnight lows in the 50's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally   in the 20's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Escanaba River - Middle Branch temperatures fall to the 0's. Escanaba River - Middle Branch gets a normal amount of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is September; the driest month is February. You'll meet a lot of folks from Marquette here. Escanaba River - Middle Branch, 1.2 mile above CR565 to 0.4 mile below CR565 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 1.6 miles Average Gradient: 38 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.3609 Longitude: -87.61461 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 46.34945 Longitude: -87.59852 Paddler input for Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Michigan: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Michigan Local climate location: CHAMPION VAN RIPER PK 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Cedar Motor Inn, Marquette 8 miles away Enjoy a Superior Vacation at the Cedar Motor Inn A pleasant blend of rustic charm and modern accommodations awaits you at the Cedar Motor Inn. Family-owned over 40 years our small-scale AAA diamond a... Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming 9 miles away Enjoy convenient access to a variety of outdoor attractions and several corporate locations at this full-service Ishpeming, Michigan hotel. Conveniently situated off of Northern Michigan's Highway 4... Comfort Suites Marquette, Marquette 15 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...   All Michigan Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Michigan. Books about whitewater paddling on Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Michigan List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Escanaba River - Middle Branch, 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 - Middle Branch. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Escanaba River - Middle Branch.   Whitewater Near Escanaba River - Middle Branch: Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV+ - 9.3 miles long (White City Falls to 1 mile above CR565) Escanaba River - Middle Branch, Marquette County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.9 miles long (Cataract Basin Dam to powerhouse) Escanaba River - East Branch, Marquette County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2.25 miles long (Section 20 Bridge to O'Neal Creek confluence) Dead River, Marquette County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6.9 miles long (McClure Dam to Forestville Road) Carp River, Marquette County , 13 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Carp Lake dam to CR553) Big Garlic River, Marquette County , 15 miles away, Class III-V - 3.3 miles long (Goldmine Road to Cty 550) Carp River, Marquette County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 2.3 miles long (CR553 to Highway 41) Escanaba River, Marquette County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 19 miles long (Gwinn to River Road) Dead River, Marquette County , 19 miles away, Class III-IV - 0.3 miles long (CR 550 Bridge) Yellow Dog River, Marquette County , 19 miles away, Class II-V - 5.1 miles long (CR510 to CR550)   Ski Areas Near Escanaba River - Middle Branch: Marquette, Michigan , 15 miles away, 600 vertical feet Norway Mountain, Michigan , 33 miles away, 500 vertical feet Gladstone Ski Park, Michigan , 46 miles away, 200 vertical feet Ski Brule, Michigan , 77 miles away, 500 vertical feet   Hotels Near Escanaba River - Middle Branch: Cedar Motor Inn, Marquette , 8 miles away Best Western Country Inn, Ishpeming , 9 miles away Comfort Suites Marquette, Marquette , 15 miles away Days Inn Marquette, Marquette , 15 miles away Holiday Inn MARQUETTE, Marquette , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Escanaba River - Middle Branch: Horseshoe Lake Camp Grounds, Gwinn, 4 miles away Country Village RV Park, Ishpeming, 9 miles away City Of Marquette, Marquette, 17 miles away   Trails Near Escanaba River - Middle Branch: Holyoke Trail, Marquette County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Escanaba River - Middle Branch: Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Munising - MI , 68 miles away   Lakes Near Escanaba River - Middle Branch