Michigan whitewater - Yellow Dog River, Marquette County
Marquette
county,
Mulligan Truck Trail to CR510 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III(V+) 8.3 miles
This stretch of Yellow Dog River in Marquette County is 8.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III(V+) section. The scenic beauty of Marquette County and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The put-in location is a short drive from Marquette, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Michigan is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers here are not as hard as elsewhere. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't
matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The Mulligan Truck Trail to CR510 stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Yellow Dog River is a good spot of typical precipitation; the wettest month of the year is generally September, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month of the year is February. Summertime highs at Yellow Dog River generally tend to be
in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 20's while the cold winter nights at Yellow Dog River are in the 0's.
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