Albert Lea, Minnesota Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Albert Lea, Minnesota is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Albert Lea, Minnesota: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 32 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 72 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 69 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 64 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 86 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 81 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 85 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 81 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 86 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 98 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 110 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Walnut Woods SP Ledges, 113 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone, 124 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, below Big Eddy to St. Croix River, 115 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 108 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 109 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road, 118 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 110 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 110 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 102 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 115 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence, 115 miles away, class I-II, 8 miles long. * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the middle of the river section listed, actual driving distance is longer. Other Outdoors Recreation Nearby: Ski Resorts near Albert Lea, Minnesota: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Mount Kato, Minnesota, 49 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Seven Oaks, Iowa, 89 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 98 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 64 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 98 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 69 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 53 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 57 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 148 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 104 miles, vertical drop 290 feet * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the ski areas listed, actual driving distance is longer. National Parks near Albert Lea, Minnesota: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 67 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 99 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Effigy Mounds National Monument, 156 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Albert Lea, Minnesota Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 231 miles Homestead National Monument of America, 293 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 274 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 216 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 280 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 274 miles Pipestone National Monument, 204 miles Voyageurs National Park, 225 miles * Distances listed are direct linear distances from the center of the metro area to the parks listed, actual driving distance is longer. Important Outdoors Safety Information       Go to Minnesota Rivers