Hays, Kansas Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. If you live in or near Hays, Kansas and you like whitewater paddling you have to drive a bit to get to a good spot. 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. If you pick the right whitewater spot you will have a great trip. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Hays, Kansas: Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Hays, Kansas Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 230 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 229 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 219 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 223 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Jimmy Creek, Oklahoma, Close to Meers Cafe to Lake Lawtonka, 235 miles away, class III-IV, 3 miles long. Stillwater Creek, Oklahoma, Carl Blackwell Spillway to Western Avenue, 213 miles away, class I-II, 9.5 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Hays, Kansas Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 281 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Arkansas River, Oklahoma, Tulsa Wave, 274 miles away, class -blank-, 0 miles long. Washita River, Oklahoma, Dougherty to Gene Autry, 300 miles away, class II-III, 9 miles long. Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 297 miles away, class V, 1 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 Hays, Kansas: Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Hays, Kansas Seven Oaks, Iowa, 409 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 469 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 452 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 420 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Terry Peak, South Dakota, 412 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Breckenridge, Colorado, 467 miles, vertical drop 3398 feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, 468 miles, vertical drop 2270 feet Keystone, Colorado, 468 miles, vertical drop 2900 feet Copper Mountain, Colorado, 471 miles, vertical drop 2601 feet Loveland, Colorado, 444 miles, vertical drop 2410 feet SolVista, Colorado, 459 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Ski Copper, Colorado, 484 miles, vertical drop 1200 feet Eldora, Colorado, 432 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Winter Park, Colorado, 453 miles, vertical drop 3060 feet Monarch, Colorado, 463 miles, vertical drop 1171 feet Beaver Creek, Colorado, 499 miles, vertical drop 4040 feet Red River, New Mexico, 450 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Sipapu Ski, New Mexico, 465 miles, vertical drop 1055 feet Angel Fire, New Mexico, 435 miles, vertical drop 2077 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 Hays, Kansas: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Hays, Kansas Homestead National Monument of America, 193 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 192 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Hays, Kansas Chickasaw National Recreation Area, 294 miles Lake Meredith National Recreation Area, 239 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 265 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 244 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 223 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 Kansas Rivers