Hilo, Hawaii Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. There's not that much whitewater around Hilo, Hawaii but if the list below will help you locate what there is. You'll find some good whitewater in the list below to fit any ability level. It's not a very long list of nearby whitewater as you can see but not too bad either. Look at all the suitable whitewater spots carefully and decide which one is best for you. HIGH QUALITY TOPO MAP, CLICK HERE Important Whitewater Safety Information Whitewater paddling spots near Hilo, Hawaii: * 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 Hilo, Hawaii: * 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 Hilo, Hawaii: National Parks 0 to 100 miles from Hilo, Hawaii Haleakala National Park, 94 miles Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, 24 miles National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Hilo, Hawaii National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Hilo, Hawaii National Parks 300 to 400 miles from Hilo, Hawaii National Parks 400 to 500 miles from Hilo, Hawaii National Parks 500 to 600 miles from Hilo, Hawaii National Parks 600 to 700 miles from Hilo, Hawaii National Parks 700 to 800 miles from Hilo, Hawaii National Parks 800 to 900 miles from Hilo, Hawaii National Parks 900 to 1000 miles from Hilo, Hawaii * 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 Hawaii Rivers