Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. Look at the list of whitewater below, you're sure to find a good spot. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. 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 Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Vermilion River, Minnesota, Falls to Old Mill in Hastings, 36 miles away, class II-III+, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Winnebago River, Iowa, East Park to Wren Avenue, 64 miles away, class I-II, 10 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Little Falls, 73 miles away, class II, 4 miles long. Apple River, Wisconsin, Somerset, 57 miles away, class I-II, 2 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Taylors Falls, 67 miles away, class II-III, 0.2 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Kettle River, Minnesota, Banning State Park to Sandstone, 90 miles away, class II-III(IV), 3 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, below Big Eddy to St. Croix River, 81 miles away, class I-II, 5 miles long. Lower Tamarack River, Minnesota, Highway 25 to Highway 48/77, 100 miles away, class I-II, 10.2 miles long. Mississippi River, Minnesota, Sauk Rapids, 84 miles away, class II(III), 0.1 miles long. Sauk River, Minnesota, Highway of Park to Mississippi River, 85 miles away, class I-II, 4.1 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Silver Star Road to Township Road, 83 miles away, class I-III, 4 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Township Road to Mora, 76 miles away, class I-II, 28 miles long. Snake River, Minnesota, Cross Lake to confluence with St. Croix River., 76 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Red Cedar River, Wisconsin, Menomonie to Irvington, 97 miles away, class I-II, 3.9 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Nelson's Landing to Snake River Confluence, 82 miles away, class I-II, 8 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Boone River, Iowa, Park and Play, 108 miles away, class I(II), 0.5 miles long. Briggs Woods Spillway - Ditch 166, Iowa, Webster City, 104 miles away, class II-III+, 0.3 miles long. Cedar River, Iowa, Cedar Falls, 111 miles away, class II, 0.05 miles long. Des Moines River, Iowa, Breens, 112 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 117 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Soldiers Creek, Iowa, park to mouth, 113 miles away, class I-II, 1 miles long. Kettle River, Minnesota, CR4 to CR52, 105 miles away, class I-II, 25 miles long. St. Croix River, Wisconsin, Gordon Dam to St. Croix Tr., 123 miles away, class I-II, 15.8 miles long. Upper Tamarack River, Wisconsin, Radigan dam to Markville, 111 miles away, class I-II(III), 13.3 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 Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Afton Alps, Minnesota, 35 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 46 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 17 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 23 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 50 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 67 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 67 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 84 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Seven Oaks, Iowa, 125 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Mount La Crosse, Wisconsin, 145 miles, vertical drop 516 feet Christie Mountain, Wisconsin, 149 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Spirit Mountain, Minnesota, 134 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 Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Mississippi National River & Recreation Area, 33 miles Saint Croix National Scenic River, 68 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Effigy Mounds National Monument, 160 miles Voyageurs National Park, 192 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Faribault-Northfield, Minnesota Apostle Islands National Lakeshore, 206 miles Grand Portage National Monument, 295 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 275 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 243 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 293 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 275 miles Pipestone National Monument, 210 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