Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana is not exactly whitewater paddling city USA but if you get in your car you can get to some good whitewater. 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. 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 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana: Whitewater 0 to 25 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Christiana Creek, Indiana, West Simonton to St. Joseph River, 8 miles away, class I-II, 1.5 miles long. East Race, Indiana, Whitewater course, 25 miles away, class II(III), 0.4 miles long. Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 47 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Kalamazoo River, Michigan, Plainwell Swell, 46 miles away, class I-II, 0.2 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Pipe Creek, Indiana, 925 East Road to 275 South Road, 51 miles away, class I-II+(V), 1.3 miles long. Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 56 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 56 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Sugar Creek, Indiana, Darlington, 99 miles away, class I-II, 1.2 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Big Pine Creek, Indiana, Rainsville to Twin Bridges, 118 miles away, class II+(III), 6.7 miles long. Big Shawnee Creek, Indiana, Highway 41 to 70 W Road, 119 miles away, class II, 2.9 miles long. Flatrock River, Indiana, Old US Highway 421 to Conns Creek, 118 miles away, class I(III), 6.8 miles long. Indian Creek, Indiana, Indian Road to Deer Mill, 119 miles away, class II, 4.7 miles long. Mud Pine Creek, Indiana, Briscoe Road to Big Pine Creek, 118 miles away, class I-II(III), 2.1 miles long. Rattlesnake Creek, Indiana, CR-275 W to Offield Monument Road, 114 miles away, class II(III), 3.5 miles long. Pine River, Michigan, Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge, 125 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 124 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, MSU Wave, 113 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Sand Creek - Cobbs Fork, Indiana, from road 60, 130 miles away, class I-II(III), 3.6 miles long. Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Indiana, Anderson Falls to Iron Bridge, 127 miles away, class I-II(IV), 1.3 miles long. Clifty Creek - Fall Fork, Indiana, Middle Fork, 127 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.5 miles long. McCormick's Creek, Indiana, Bridle Trail to White River, 136 miles away, class II-III(V), 1.5 miles long. Mill Creek, Indiana, Cataract Falls, 132 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Chippewa River, Michigan, Mount Pleasant, 126 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Huron River, Michigan, Delhi Mills, 149 miles away, class I-II, 2.4 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 141 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Pike River, Wisconsin, Petrifying Springs to Lathrop, 145 miles away, class I(II), 4.8 miles long. Root River, Wisconsin, Horlick Dam to Quarry Park, 145 miles away, class II-III, 0.4 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 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Timber Ridge, Michigan, 39 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 46 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Cannonsburg, Michigan, 82 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Perfect North, Indiana, 149 miles, vertical drop 400 feet Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 135 miles, vertical drop 485 feet Crystal Mountain, Michigan, 143 miles, vertical drop 375 feet Ski Areas 150 to 200 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Mad River, Ohio, 162 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana, 170 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Brighton, Michigan, 154 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 182 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 169 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Apple Mountain, Michigan, 155 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Shanty Creek, Michigan, 171 miles, vertical drop 450 feet Homestead, Michigan, 161 miles, vertical drop 375 feet Boyne Mountain, Michigan, 189 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Treetops Sylvan, Michigan, 186 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Hanson Hills, Michigan, 170 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Boyne Highlands, Michigan, 200 miles, vertical drop 550 feet Nubs Nob, Michigan, 200 miles, vertical drop 427 feet Sunburst, Wisconsin, 186 miles, vertical drop 214 feet Highlands of Olympia, Wisconsin, 194 miles, vertical drop 205 feet Little Switzerland, Wisconsin, 186 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Alpine Valley, Wisconsin, 185 miles, vertical drop 388 feet Grand Geneva, Wisconsin, 183 miles, vertical drop 211 feet Wilmot mountain, Wisconsin, 167 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Hidden Valley, Wisconsin, 176 miles, vertical drop 200 feet Villa Olivia, Illinois, 158 miles, vertical drop 180 feet Four Lakes, Illinois, 151 miles, vertical drop 100 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 Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 79 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 146 miles Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 159 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Elkhart-Goshen, Indiana Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, 299 miles Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 296 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 255 miles Mammoth Cave National Park, 238 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 255 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 235 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 Indiana Rivers