Whitewater
Kayaking & Rafting in
Michigan
#1.
Pine River
Swift and strong, the Pine
River has a North Country
ambience and challenging
runs that make it one of
the Lower Peninsula’s
top paddling destinations.
The Pine River is one of
the most appealing stre...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Luther, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 40 miles
#2. Brule River
A wild and picturesque river
that serves as part of the
border between Michigan’s
Upper Peninsula and northern
Wisconsin. The Brule River
is an often-overlooked treasure
of the North Country. The
stre...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Iron River, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 44.5 miles
#3. Pigeon River
A beautiful trout stream
with a wilderness feeling
and an unpredictable character.
The crystal-clear waters
of the Pigeon River flow
northward through the 98,000-acre
Pigeon River Country State
Forest...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Vanderbilt, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 17 miles
#4. Boardman River
A spirited, attractive stream
that flows past conifer
forests and northcountry
cottages before emptying
into Grand Traverse Bay.
The Boardman ranks as one
of the Lower Peninsula’s
finest rivers for pa...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Williamsburg, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 20 miles
#5. Escanaba River
This swift and strong river
flows through some of the
Upper Peninsula’s
most spectacular country.
The Escanaba River sweeps
through some of the Upper
Peninsula’s most attractive
and remote woodlands, ...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Gwinn, MI - Whitewater Paddling
- 47 miles
#6. Sturgeon River
An exciting whitewater run
through the rugged and beautiful
Sturgeon River Gorge. Not
to be confused with the
two other major rivers in
the state bearing the same
name, this northernmost
Sturgeon prov...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Covington, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 27 miles
#7. Sturgeon River
A fast and challenging river
that promises great fun
for experienced paddlers
and great misery for beginners.
The Sturgeon is the fastest-flowing
river in the Lower Peninsula,
and also one of the most...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Wolverine, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 17 miles
#8. Presque Isle
River
An exciting whitewater river
that runs through a gorgeous
section of Michigan northcountry.
The Presque Isle is perhaps
Michigan’s best-known
whitewater river. Its river
corridor is a beautiful
one, c...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Marenisco, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 22 miles
#9. Paint River
An easygoing, scenic alternative
to the brawling waterways
that rumble through other
areas of the western U.P.
The Paint River ranks as
one of the Upper Peninsula’s
most family-friendly rivers.
An imp...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Iron River, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 30 miles
#10. Ontonagon River,
Middle Branch
Canoeable throughout the
summer, this river offers
a mix of placid water and
light rapids as it carries
paddlers through scenic
U.P. lowlands. The Middle
Branch of the Ontonagon
River is a pleasant st...
From the guidebook "Paddling
Michigan"
Running
the Rivers of North America
Watersmeet, MI - Whitewater
Paddling - 23 miles
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