Kearney, Nebraska Micropolitan Area Local whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information. Although Kearney, Nebraska is not a place known for great whitewater paddling there still is some at a reasonable distance. In the list below you can find a good whitewater stretch to paddle. All the whitewater is pretty far away as you can see so you'd better plan for a long drive. 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 Kearney, Nebraska: Whitewater 125 to 150 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Berry Bridge Creek, Nebraska, Berry Falls, 142 miles away, class III, 0.1 miles long. Whitewater 150 to 175 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Snake River, Nebraska, Snake Falls, 159 miles away, class III, 0.5 miles long. Whitewater 175 to 200 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Whitewater 200 to 250 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Big Sioux River, South Dakota, Sioux Falls Park, 214 miles away, class V, 1 miles long. Whitewater 250 to 300 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Elk River, Kansas, Elk Falls, 271 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Kansas River, Kansas, Close to Lawrence, 280 miles away, class II, 0.1 miles long. Pool Creek, Kansas, Butcher Falls, 276 miles away, class III, 1 miles long. Stillwater Creek, Oklahoma, Carl Blackwell Spillway to Western Avenue, 291 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 Kearney, Nebraska: Ski Areas 300 to 400 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Seven Oaks, Iowa, 363 miles, vertical drop 275 feet Powder Ridge, Minnesota, 397 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Mount Kato, Minnesota, 388 miles, vertical drop 240 feet Andes Tower Hill, Minnesota, 338 miles, vertical drop 290 feet Terry Peak, South Dakota, 372 miles, vertical drop 1100 feet Ski Areas 400 to 500 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Trollhaugen, Wisconsin, 497 miles, vertical drop 260 feet Afton Alps, Minnesota, 471 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Wild Mountain, Minnesota, 496 miles, vertical drop 300 feet Welch Village, Minnesota, 481 miles, vertical drop 350 feet Buck Hill, Minnesota, 444 miles, vertical drop 309 feet Hyland Ski, Minnesota, 440 miles, vertical drop 175 feet Breckenridge, Colorado, 488 miles, vertical drop 3398 feet Arapahoe Basin, Colorado, 487 miles, vertical drop 2270 feet Keystone, Colorado, 487 miles, vertical drop 2900 feet Copper Mountain, Colorado, 491 miles, vertical drop 2601 feet Loveland, Colorado, 463 miles, vertical drop 2410 feet SolVista, Colorado, 473 miles, vertical drop 1000 feet Eldora, Colorado, 447 miles, vertical drop 1600 feet Winter Park, Colorado, 468 miles, vertical drop 3060 feet Monarch, Colorado, 495 miles, vertical drop 1171 feet Angel Fire, New Mexico, 494 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 Kearney, Nebraska: National Parks 100 to 200 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Homestead National Monument of America, 161 miles Missouri National River & Recreation Area, 158 miles Niobrara National Scenic River, 151 miles National Parks 200 to 300 miles from Kearney, Nebraska Badlands National Park, 249 miles Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 217 miles Pipestone National Monument, 248 miles Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, 216 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