Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Metropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan doesn't have that much whitewater nearby but there are some good places a bit away. Below is a list of nearby paddling places for you to chose from. 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan: Whitewater 25 to 50 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Kalamazoo River, Michigan, Plainwell Swell, 28 miles away, class I-II, 0.2 miles long. Whitewater 50 to 75 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Christiana Creek, Indiana, West Simonton to St. Joseph River, 73 miles away, class I-II, 1.5 miles long. Chippewa River, Michigan, Mount Pleasant, 61 miles away, class I-II, 0.1 miles long. Pine River, Michigan, Edgetts to Lincoln Bridge, 56 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, MSU Wave, 74 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 75 to 100 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan East Race, Indiana, Whitewater course, 83 miles away, class II(III), 0.4 miles long. Boardman River, Michigan, 6 miles South of Traverse City, 84 miles away, class I-II, 0.5 miles long. Red Cedar River, Michigan, Williamston, 88 miles away, class I, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 100 to 125 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Rock Creek, Indiana, County Road 200 to 150, 114 miles away, class I-II, 1.75 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Huntington surfing hole, 111 miles away, class I-II, 0 miles long. Wabash River, Indiana, Markle to county road 150, 114 miles away, class I-II(III), 1.2 miles long. Bear River, Michigan, Petoskey, 123 miles away, class II-III, 1 miles long. Huron River, Michigan, Delhi Mills, 124 miles away, class I-II, 2.4 miles long. Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Pipe Creek, Indiana, 925 East Road to 275 South Road, 127 miles away, class I-II+(V), 1.3 miles long. Sturgeon River, Michigan, Trowbridge Road to Indian River, 131 miles away, class I-II, 16 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Grand Rapids, 141 miles away, class -blank-, 2 miles long. Maumee River, Ohio, Boat launch to I-475 bridge, 148 miles away, class I-II(III), 5.5 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Sugar Creek, Indiana, Darlington, 173 miles away, class I-II, 1.2 miles long. Ford River, Michigan, Highway 2 to Highway 35, 173 miles away, class II-III, 7.75 miles long. Ocqueoc River, Michigan, CR638 to Ocqueoc Falls Campground, 154 miles away, class I-II(III), 7 miles long. Portage River, Ohio, Woodville to Elmore, 171 miles away, class I-II, 4 miles long. Cedar Creek, Wisconsin, Cedarburg City Park, 170 miles away, class II-III, 2.3 miles long. Devil's River, Wisconsin, Pleasant Road to Highway 147, 168 miles away, class II-III, 3.9 miles long. Honey Creek, Wisconsin, Honey Creek Parkway to Menomonee River, 171 miles away, class II-III+, 1.6 miles long. Manitowoc River, Wisconsin, Clark Mills to Mill Road, 165 miles away, class I-II, 15.7 miles long. Menominee River, Wisconsin, Underwood Creek to 43rd and Monarch, 171 miles away, class II-III, 4.8 miles long. Milwaukee River, Wisconsin, Bridge Street to Falls Road Ledge, 168 miles away, class I-II, 2.7 miles long. Milwaukee River, Wisconsin, Hampton Ave.Dam to North Ave.Dam, 164 miles away, class I-II, 3.4 miles long. Neshota River, Wisconsin, Zander Road to Highway 147, 167 miles away, class I-II, 3.5 miles long. Pike River, Wisconsin, Petrifying Springs to Lathrop, 161 miles away, class I(II), 4.8 miles long. Root River, Wisconsin, Horlick Dam to Quarry Park, 159 miles away, class II-III, 0.4 miles long. Sauk Creek, Wisconsin, Grant Street to South Milwaukee Street, 163 miles away, class II-III, 1.5 miles long. Sheboygan River, Wisconsin, downtown Sheboygan Falls, 162 miles away, class II-IV, 0.5 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan: Ski Areas 0 to 50 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Timber Ridge, Michigan, 39 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Bittersweet, Michigan, 29 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Cannonsburg, Michigan, 8 miles, vertical drop 250 feet Ski Areas 50 to 100 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Caberfae Peaks, Michigan, 63 miles, vertical drop 485 feet Shanty Creek, Michigan, 100 miles, vertical drop 450 feet Homestead, Michigan, 98 miles, vertical drop 375 feet Crystal Mountain, Michigan, 81 miles, vertical drop 375 feet Hanson Hills, Michigan, 100 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Ski Areas 100 to 150 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Mount Brighton, Michigan, 124 miles, vertical drop 230 feet Pine Nob, Michigan, 148 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Mount Holly, Michigan, 134 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Apple Mountain, Michigan, 101 miles, vertical drop 220 feet Boyne Mountain, Michigan, 117 miles, vertical drop 500 feet Treetops Sylvan, Michigan, 115 miles, vertical drop 225 feet Boyne Highlands, Michigan, 129 miles, vertical drop 550 feet Nubs Nob, Michigan, 129 miles, vertical drop 427 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 Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, 97 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Illinois & Michigan Canal National Heritage Corridor, 185 miles Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, 125 miles Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, 180 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Grand Rapids-Wyoming, Michigan Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area, 284 miles Ice Age National Scenic Trail, 270 miles Isle Royale National Park, 286 miles North Country National Scenic Trail, 270 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