Hastings, Nebraska Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Hastings, Nebraska 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 Hastings, Nebraska: Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Hastings, Nebraska Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 187 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 187 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Hastings, Nebraska Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 226 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 227 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 233 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 208 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Hastings, Nebraska Lizard Creek - SouthBr., Iowa, D22 to mouth, 296 miles away, class I-II, 12 miles long. Raccoon River, Iowa, Henderson Park, 281 miles away, class I-II, 0.01 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Playspot Below I-435 Bridge, 254 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Blue River, Missouri, Blue Ridge Road to Red Bridge Road, 271 miles away, class I(II), 3 miles long. Arkansas River, Oklahoma, Tulsa Wave, 293 miles away, class -blank-, 0 miles long. Stillwater Creek, Oklahoma, Carl Blackwell Spillway to Western Avenue, 259 miles away, class I-II, 9.5 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 Hastings, Nebraska: Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Hastings, Nebraska Seven Oaks, Iowa, 314 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 362 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 399 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 347 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 312 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Hastings, Nebraska Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 457 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 429 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 455 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 439 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 403 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Terry Peak, South Dakota, 423 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Eldora, Colorado, 499 miles, vertical drop 1600 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 Hastings, Nebraska: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Hastings, Nebraska Homestead National Monument of America, 108 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 167 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 134 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 197 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 168 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 Nebraska Rivers