Ann Arbor, Michigan Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. There's not that much whitewater around Ann Arbor, Michigan but if the list below will help you locate what there is. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. Spending some time picking the right whitewater stretch will make you paddling trip more enjoyable. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Ann Arbor, Michigan: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Huron River, Michigan, Delhi Mills, 2 miles away, class I-II, 2.4 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 39 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 45 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Boat launch to I-475 bridge, 39 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.5 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Red Cedar River, Michigan, MSU Wave, 52 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 53 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Milldam in Tiffin to CR 38, 71 miles away, class II-III, 3.5 miles long. Sandusky River, Ohio, Ballville Dam to golf course, 68 miles away, class II(III), 0.3 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Chippewa River, Michigan, Mount Pleasant, 95 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Olentangy River, Ohio, Delaware Recycling Plant to Chapman Road pull-off, 118 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Scioto River, Ohio, O'Shaughnessy Dam, 122 miles away, class IV, 1 miles long. Vermilion River, Ohio, Upper, 111 miles away, class I(II), 9 miles long. Vermilion River, Ohio, Middle, 113 miles away, class I(II), 8 miles long. Vermilion River, Ohio, Below Mill Hollow, 111 miles away, class I, 5.5 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 132 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 139 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 131 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Kalamazoo River, Michigan, Plainwell Swell, 128 miles away, class I-II, 0.2 miles long. Clear Fork of Mohican, Ohio, Pleasant Hill Reservoir to Black Fork, 136 miles away, class II, 4.9 miles long. Kokosing River, Ohio, Gambier to Walhonding River, 146 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Lake Erie, Ohio, Edgewater Park, 148 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Little Miami River, Ohio, Clifton Gorge, 132 miles away, class II-IV, 1.3 miles long. Mad River, Ohio, Huffman Dam, 133 miles away, class II+, 0 miles long. Massie's Creek, Ohio, Wilberforce, 135 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Rocky River - North Branch, Ohio, Nichols Road to Granger Road, 150 miles away, class II-III, 4 miles long. Rocky River - West Branch, Ohio, Sprague to Cedar Point Road, 140 miles away, class II-III, 5.5 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Mount Brighton, Michigan, 13 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 37 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 29 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Apple Mountain, Michigan, 65 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Mad River, Ohio, 101 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Clear Fork, Ohio, 131 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Snow Trails, Ohio, 119 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Timber Ridge, Michigan, 143 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 132 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Cannonsburg, Michigan, 123 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 149 miles, vertical drop 485 feet Treetops Sylvan, Michigan, 145 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Hanson Hills, Michigan, 133 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 Ann Arbor, Michigan: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 159 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 198 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Ann Arbor, Michigan Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 293 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 225 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 277 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