Michigan whitewater - Peshekee River, Baraga/Marquette County
Baraga/Marquette
county,
Peshekee Grade to Highway 41 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 17.9 miles
I have loved the Peshekee for over 63 years, watching rocks appear and disappear with the seasons. It's a special day when kayakers also appear, usually in early spring. I'm afraid the time for good kayaking is over for this year. Sorry! By the way, there are plenty of good motels in Marquette. Says Kay
The average Michigan whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This stretch of Peshekee River
in Baraga/Marquette County is 17.9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This section
is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The natural beauty of Baraga/Marquette County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general
area: All through the months of summer here at Peshekee River, high temperatures usually reach the 70's while nighttime lows are typically in the 50's. For the duration of the winter the highs are commonly in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Peshekee River are in the
0's. Peshekee River is a good place of typical rainfall; the month with most of the rain is September, and February on the other hand is the driest.
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