Alma, Michigan Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Alma, Michigan and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Alma, Michigan: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Alma, Michigan Chippewa River, Michigan, Mount Pleasant, 18 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Alma, Michigan Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 40 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, MSU Wave, 31 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Alma, Michigan Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Alma, Michigan Boardman River, Michigan, 6 miles South of Traverse City, 96 miles away, class I-II, 0.5 miles long. Huron River, Michigan, Delhi Mills, 76 miles away, class I-II, 2.4 miles long. Kalamazoo River, Michigan, Plainwell Swell, 83 miles away, class I-II, 0.2 miles long. Pine River, Michigan, Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge, 80 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Sturgeon River, Michigan, Trowbridge Road to Indian River, 98 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Alma, Michigan Christiana Creek, Indiana, West Simonton to St. Joseph River, 125 miles away, class I-II, 1.5 miles long. Bear River, Michigan, Petoskey, 103 miles away, class II-III, 1 miles long. Ocqueoc River, Michigan, CR638 to Ocqueoc Falls Campground, 108 miles away, class I-II(III), 7 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 112 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Boat launch to I-475 bridge, 112 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.5 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Alma, Michigan East Race, Indiana, Whitewater course, 139 miles away, class II(III), 0.4 miles long. Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 140 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 141 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 139 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 131 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38, 149 miles away, class II-III, 3.5 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Ballville Dam to golf course, 146 miles away, class II(III), 0.3 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 Alma, Michigan: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Alma, Michigan Apple Mountain, Michigan, 36 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Alma, Michigan Mount Brighton, Michigan, 71 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 90 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 76 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 98 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 86 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Cannonsburg, Michigan, 59 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 73 miles, vertical drop 485 feet Shanty Creek, Michigan, 91 miles, vertical drop 450 feet Boyne Mountain, Michigan, 93 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Treetops Sylvan, Michigan, 82 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Hanson Hills, Michigan, 67 miles, vertical drop 225 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 Alma, Michigan: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Alma, Michigan Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 187 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 122 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Alma, Michigan Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 233 miles Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 249 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 202 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 Michigan Rivers