Alexandria, Minnesota Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Alexandria, Minnesota and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Pick the right stretch from the list below and have a great paddling trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Alexandria, Minnesota: Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 90 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 87 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 147 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Big Fork, Minnesota, CR229 to Little American Falls, 158 miles away, class II(IV), 14 miles long. Big Fork, Minnesota, Big Falls, 154 miles away, class IV-V+, 0.5 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road, 153 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 150 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 191 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 192 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 194 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, CR4 to CR52, 182 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone, 180 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, below Big Eddy to St. Croix River, 185 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. Little Fork River, Minnesota, Highway 73 to Samuelson Park, 193 miles away, class I-II(IV), 23 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 179 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Sturgeon River, Minnesota, CR766 to Highway 65, 193 miles away, class II-III, 3.4 miles long. Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 189 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 195 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence, 188 miles away, class I-II, 8 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 195 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 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 Alexandria, Minnesota: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 18 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 84 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Mount Kato, Minnesota, 133 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 197 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 188 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 194 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 160 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 153 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Ski Areas 200 to 250 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Seven Oaks, Iowa, 225 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 203 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Giants Ridge, Minnesota, 228 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 224 miles, vertical drop 700 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 Alexandria, Minnesota: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 170 miles Pipestone National Monument, 113 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 196 miles Voyageurs National Park, 186 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Alexandria, Minnesota Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 244 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 204 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